International Industry Notes: Shopping at Nielsen, Wiley’s Purchase

In the UK, Nielsen's ISBN program has stepped into the digital age with what it describes as sure-footed grace. In the US, an internationally placed STM content platform is bought by a customer. The post International Industry Notes: Shopping at Nielsen, Wiley’s Purchase appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

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