Talk:David C Cook

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This journal article looks like it could be useful for adding to this article:

• Cantwell, Christopher D. “‘Religion…Is Our Business:’ Religious Workers and Religious Work at the David C. Cook Publishing Company.” Practical Matters: A Journal of Religious Practices and Practical Theology, March 8, 2017. http://practicalmattersjournal.org/2017/03/08/religion-is-our-business/.

Feathrlessbiped (talk) 04:37, 26 April 2019 (UTC)

Organization's name and article name/title

I work on behalf of David C Cook, so as a result of the Wikipedia Conflict of Interest rules, I will not edit the article directly. However, the information on the page is outdated so I will suggest some sources that could improve the article here.

The organization's name is spelled "David C Cook" (instead of "David C. Cook" as it is currently listed in the title of this article).

The key people side bar should be updated to mention Rick Rekedal as President/Acting CEO. https://davidccook.org/newsroom/former-dreamworks-animation-executive-appointed-president-acting-ceo-of-david-c-cook/

For the Acquisitions section: This Publishers Weekly article describes that David C Cook launched Esther Press in April 2022, an imprint focusing on women readers. https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/religion/article/89007-david-c-cook-launches-imprint-for-women.html

For the Acquisitions section: This Publishers Weekly article describes how "David C Cook acquired Corvus Comics" in June 2022. https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/religion/article/89671-david-c-cook-turns-to-comics-for-expansion.html

The listing for this organization on Charity Navigator is currently 4 out of 4 stars. https://www.charitynavigator.org/ein/366008100 Contributor0323 (talk) 18:41, 1 March 2023 (UTC)

Organization's Key People

I work on behalf of David C Cook, so as a result of the Wikipedia Conflict of Interest rules, I will not edit the article directly. However, the information on the page is outdated so I have shared one source that could improve the article in addition to the other updates mentioned in the Talk page here.

The key people side bar should be updated to mention Bill Reeves as David C Cook's CEO. https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/religion/article/93884-david-c-cook-names-new-ceo.html Contributor0323 (talk) 13:10, 13 December 2023 (UTC)

 Done Thank you for pointing this out.--☾Loriendrew☽ ☏(ring-ring) 21:07, 23 December 2023 (UTC)

Recent updates for David C cook

I work on behalf of David C Cook, so as a result of the Wikipedia Conflict of Interest rules, I will not edit the article directly. However, the information on the page is outdated, so I will suggest some sources that improve the article here.

The organization’s name is spelled David C Cook (instead of David C. Cook as it is currently listed). This article displays the correct spelling. https://rushtopress.org/david-c-cook-introduces-esther-press/

In the overview box: Esther Press is also an imprint of David C Cook. It was launched in 2022. https://rushtopress.org/david-c-cook-introduces-esther-press/

For the History section: The current CEO is Bill Reeves, not John Aden. This Ministry Watch article details industry veteran Bill Reeves being named the CEO of David C Cook. https://ministrywatch.com/david-c-cook-names-christian-entertainment-veteran-bill-reeves-new-ceo/

For the Acquisitions section: In 2024, David C Cook acquired Group Publishing, a leader in Vacation Bible Studies materials and resources. This Baptist News Global article reports that acquisition. https://baptistnews.com/article/david-c-cook-acquires-group-publishing-as-market-shifts-again/ A-4000-ehr (talk) 14:13, 22 January 2025 (UTC)

 Done Sorry for delay, and thank you for refraining from editing directly.--☾Loriendrew☽ ☏(ring-ring) 00:26, 27 January 2025 (UTC)

Requested move 26 January 2025

The following is a closed discussion of a requested move. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made in a new section on the talk page. Editors desiring to contest the closing decision should consider a move review after discussing it on the closer's talk page. No further edits should be made to this discussion.

The result of the move request was: moved. Makes sense Dr vulpes (Talk) 05:35, 3 February 2025 (UTC)

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David C. Cook → David C Cook – See section above for initial request: "The organization’s name is spelled David C Cook (instead of David C. Cook as it is currently listed)." Validated lack of period after the "C": subject website, Amazon, numerous book sites/reviewers. Populated redirect is blocking move, may just be a technical request, but no harm with another eyeball on the period. ☾Loriendrew☽ ☏(ring-ring) 23:33, 26 January 2025 (UTC)

Weak support based on available information. This appears to be the official name (styling). Google has 1.66 M hits for David C Cook and 1.67 M for David C. Cook. I have to imagine there are other David C. Cooks in the world who style their name the usual way and account for some of the hits. Google News returns identical searches for both searches even when using quotes and results are mixed. Only weak support because I accept (and generally agree with) WP's preference for ignoring "creative" branding in the absence of common usage in reliable sources, but when sources are mixed, some deference to official usage is reasonable.--MYCETEAE 🍄‍🟫—talk 23:28, 27 January 2025 (UTC)

The discussion above is closed. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page. No further edits should be made to this discussion.

Organization's name now Cook Media Global

I work on behalf of this organization, so as a result of the Wikipedia Conflict of Interest rules, I will not edit the article directly. However, the information on the page is outdated so I will suggest some sources that could improve the article here.

In September 2025, the organization announced a rebrand under the new corporate moniker, Cook Media Global. This article in Publishers Weekly reports this update. https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/publisher-news/article/98662-david-c-cook-rebrands-as-cook-media-global.html Contributor0323 (talk) 14:53, 5 December 2025 (UTC)

Preliminarily  Done May want to consider moving article to the new corporate title someday.--☾Loriendrew☽ ☏(ring-ring) 23:48, 27 December 2025 (UTC)

Acquisition Section Update

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For the Acquisitions section: In 2025, Cook Media Global acquired Fair Trade Services. This Billboard article reports that acquisition. https://www.billboard.com/pro/christian-music-cook-media-acquires-label-phil-wickham/ Contributor0323 (talk) 14:55, 5 December 2025 (UTC)

 Done Added.--☾Loriendrew☽ ☏(ring-ring) 23:49, 27 December 2025 (UTC)