The IBPA has filed a complaint with Audible on behalf of 27 independent publishers that object to Audible Captions functionality.
Canadian Publishers Association Honors Gregory Younging Posthumously
The late Gregory Younging was a widely known and influential figure in Canada’s Indigenous publishing community and in Canadian First Nations relations.
Industry Notes: Jon Fine Leaving Open Road; Taylor & Francis’ Devasar Leads Publishers
After a year with Open Road, attorney and former Amazon executive Jon Fine is heading to American Media. And in India, Taylor & Francis’ Nitasha Devasar helms the publishers association’s executive committee.
Opening the 32nd International Publishers Congress: ‘Shout About What We Do’
Urging the International Publishers Congress to embrace its most forward-leaning trends—and promote its timely work to the world—IPA president Michiel Kolman convenes the industry’s 32nd gathering and welcomes industry leaders to agenda-anchoring sessions onstage.
The International Publishers Association in India: Issues in a Hot-Button World
Ahead of the 32nd International Publishers Association Congress in India, we look at the big issues speakers will address, including geo-political issues affecting publishing.
Gurry, Pallante, Clement To Speak at International Publishers Association Congress
At the IPA congress in India this year, AAP chief Maria Pallante and WIPO director Francis Gurry will speak about the future of intellectual property.
Doing it Right: Rights, Licenses and the Indian Way
Vinutha Mallya surveys the evolving rights and licensing scene in India, especially for sub-markets in Tamil, Bangla, Malayalam and other languages.
Nielsen Values Indian Publishing at $3.9 Billion
Nielsen’s India Book Market Report tries to quantify a complex market, valuing Indian publishing at $3.9 billion and pegging growth at 20% annually.
Ether for Authors: Are Publishers on a Tightrope with Author Solutions?
In Ether for Authors, Porter Anderson looks at the ties many publishing companies have with Author Solutions, at Amazon debates, and at drinking on the job.
Publishing in India Today: 19,000 Publishers, 90,000 Titles, Many Opportunities
India’s publishing industry faces rising challenges for editorial departments, new business models for distribution, and the rise of agenting in India.