Digiday Research: 18 percent of European publishers are ready for GDPR

At the Digiday Publishing Summit Europe in October, we sat down with 35 industry leaders from across the continent and drilled down into two hot topics, ePrivacy and the General Data Protection Regulation. We asked their feedback on and expectations for the coming changes. Check out our earlier research on the state of agencies here. […] The post Digiday Research: 18 percent of European publishers are ready for GDPR appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at 'Digiday'

[ Digiday | 2017-12-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Oneworld to publish book on China's European influence

Oneworld has scooped a book on the “warning signs” behind China’s influence in Europe and North America from once-censored author Clive Hamilton.   Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-09-17 14:05:59 UTC ]
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A First: APA Research Sees 50 Percent of Americans Listening to an Audiobook

The use of smart speakers is on the rise, as is car listening, in reported audiobook consumption in the Audio Publishers Association's 2019 annual survey. The post A First: APA Research Sees 50 Percent of Americans Listening to an Audiobook appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-04-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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‘Treat display like a legacy product’: Insights from the Digiday Publishing Summit

Revenue diversification strategies are coming together as publishers strengthen direct relationships with their audiences. The post ‘Treat display like a legacy product’: Insights from the Digiday Publishing Summit appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2019-04-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Agents braced for American land-grab as publishers eye European rights post-Brexit

Negotiation of European distribution rights will become “a horror show”, agents have warned, with American publishers emboldened to grab European English-language rights from British firms after Brexit.   Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-03-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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‘We’ve made a huge mistake’: European publishers sound off on subscriptions and tech talent shortages

At the Digiday's Publishing Summit Europe, publishers discussed growing reader revenue strategies and the changing programmatic landscape. The post ‘We’ve made a huge mistake’: European publishers sound off on subscriptions and tech talent shortages appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2019-03-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Flat turnover for European publishers despite record output, finds FEP

Net turnover for the European publishing industry was roughly flat last year at €22.2bn (2016: £22.3bn) despite a "significant increase" in the number of new titles issued at 610,000, according to data from the Federation of European Publishers (FEP). Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-12-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Google and publishers edge closer to reaching common ground for GDPR standards

Major European publishers, agency groups and ad tech vendors have agreed on a compromise when it comes to serving ads under GDPR. The post Google and publishers edge closer to reaching common ground for GDPR standards appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2018-12-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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‘GDPR is not done’: Confessions of a publisher programmatic director

For the latest installment of our Confessions series, a publishing director recounts the most challenging moments. The post ‘GDPR is not done’: Confessions of a publisher programmatic director appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2018-12-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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European and UK Publishers Welcome ‘eVAT Day’ for Ebooks’ Taxation

At both the national and European level, many are welcoming the arrival of the EU's amendment, allowing member markets to tax ebooks and other digital formats at the same rate as print. The post European and UK Publishers Welcome ‘eVAT Day’ for Ebooks’ Taxation appeared first on Publishing... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-12-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New research highlights UK academic publishing’s ‘integral role’ in innovation

New research has highlighted the “integral role” UK academic publishing plays in facilitating innovation.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-11-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hurst to publish history on Afro-Europeans from Olivette Otele

Hurst Publishers has commissioned a history on Afro-Europeans from Professor Olivette Otele, the first black female professor of history in the UK. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-11-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Plan S' Aims to Transform Scholarly Communication—Will Publishers Be Ready?

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[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-10-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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‘The quality of vendor data is shocking’: Overheard at Digiday Publishing Summit Europe

Digital publishers face the challenges of the power struggle between platforms, fighting for transparency in ad tech and European data privacy regulations. The post ‘The quality of vendor data is shocking’: Overheard at Digiday Publishing Summit Europe appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2018-10-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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‘The hunt for consumer revenue is on’: Insights from the Digiday Publishing Summit

Nobody knows if consumer revenue, branded content, commerce, or events will make up for losses in the display ad market. But that isn’t stopping publishers from trying. At Moguls and the Digiday Publishing Summit in Key Biscayne, Fla., strong interest in alternative forms of revenue stood out:... Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2018-10-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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European Publishing Welcomes ECOFIN’s Decision on Taxation for Ebooks

A new decision allows EU member states to align VAT rates on print books and ebooks if they choose to, instead of a 15% minimum for electronic services. The post European Publishing Welcomes ECOFIN’s Decision on Taxation for Ebooks appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-10-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Scientific publishing is a rip-off. We fund the research – it should be free | George Monbiot

Those who take on the global industry that traps research behind paywalls are heroes, not thievesNever underestimate the power of one determined person. What Carole Cadwalladr has done to Facebook and big data, and Edward Snowden has done to the state security complex, Alexandra Elbakyan has... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2018-09-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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American Publishers Cite 3.6-Percent Rise in Trade Revenue, First Half of 2018

While audiobook sales grow, the AAP's new report show children's book sales struggling and declines in education and scholarly revenues. The post American Publishers Cite 3.6-Percent Rise in Trade Revenue, First Half of 2018 appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-09-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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European Publishers Federation ‘Regrets’ Parliament’s Copyright Directive Rejection

Shortly after the Federation of European Publishers met to hold its officers' elections, the European Parliament has rejected a copyright framework measure the federation has supported. Another vote will occur in September. The post European Publishers Federation ‘Regrets’ Parliament’s Copyright... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-07-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Audio Publishers Association Reports a 22.7-Percent Jump in 2017 Revenue

A six-year trend of double-digit growth year-over-year continues, according to the new report for 2017 from the US Audio Publishers Association. Audiobook sales last year totaled more than $2.5 billion. The post Audio Publishers Association Reports a 22.7-Percent Jump in 2017 Revenue appeared... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-06-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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‘Nobody was going to bite’: Publishers score rare victory over Google in GDPR spat

Several major publishers have shrugged at the news that the restriction had been lifted, suggesting that the change has done little to alleviate the tension and distrust that's developed in the ongoing tug of war between Google and publishers caused by GDPR. The post ‘Nobody was going to bite’:... Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2018-06-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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