Velocity of Content

Velocity of Content


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At Elsevier, Enabled to Succeed
December 01, 2019

One in six people around the world have some kind of disability. The impact on their lives is considerable. In the US and the UK, employment among people with disabilities is 30% lower than for the rest of the population.

Paris Rendezvous for Arabic-language Publishers
November 24, 2019

Arabic-language publishers gathered in Paris for some sightseeing and some serious business

PW Salary Survey Finds Marginal Changes
November 22, 2019

While 8 of 10 publishing employees are women, in management, the split is about half and half

The Stories of the Great Smog of India
November 17, 2019

There are many stories about the air pollution that has enshrouded Delhi since last month. Most of those stories, though, repeat only the basic facts.

A Nightmare Before Christmas Book Sales
November 15, 2019

Reports this week that Amazon appears to be cutting back on orders from publishers represents concerning news for how the all-important fourth quarter might go.

When Audiobooks and Podcasts Collide
November 10, 2019

The coming collision of audiobooks and podcasts means more choice for consumers along with more confusion – and more opportunity – for publishers, authors, and other content producers.

White House Promotes Book By Trying to Block It
November 08, 2019

The Department of Justice under the Trump Administration has again shown a talent for book publicity.

The European Copyright Directive Moves Forward
November 03, 2019

This is a Directive. That’s important because it doesn’t just get implemented as is. All the EU member states now need to adopt laws to implement the directive. It’s early to say how it’s going to pan out.

Embargo For E-Books?
November 01, 2019

“Big 5” trade book publisher Macmillan brings into force today a controversial new set of terms for e-book lending of its titles by public libraries.

Anatomy of a Transformative Agreement
October 27, 2019

Partnership and togetherness – Declarations of unity and collaboration among stakeholders in the scholarly publishing ecosystem have been rare in recent years. In 2019, however, “transformative agreements” between publishers and institutions have made ...