Valentine’s Day marks the anniversary of Radish, a platform that serenades its users with micropayments: ‘We’re devoted to our writers,’ says Paul Baek.
New Business Models for Publishing in the Digital Age
‘New technology always stirs up fears of the unknown,’ says Javier Celaya, author of the publishing report, New Business Models in the Digital Age.
Why Image Comics Embodies the Future of the Industry
Image Comics may be best known as the publisher of The Walking Dead, but its their business model which is truly noteworthy, writes Samuel Sattin.
Killing the “Pay First, Read Later” E-bookselling Model
The download first, pay-as-you-read ebook sales model from Total Boox in Israel promises a superior consumer experience by minimizing the uncertainty of book buying.
Platform or Participant? Where Do Publishers Fall?
In search of new revenue streams, should publishers get into the service provider business and potentially give competitors a boost?
CoverCake: Social Media Analytics Customized for Publishing
Silicon Valley tech analytics upstart CoverCake was created exclusively for the publishing industry to track the impact of social media on campaigns.
How Thrillbent is Pushing DIY Digital Innovation in Comics
Comic book impresario Mark Waid left legacy publishing to launch Thrillbent, a digital startup he believes will unleash creativity on the page and in the biz.
Medical Publishing as a Model for Future Growth
Paula Gantz reports from the recent STM conference in London where the hot topics were subscription models, new revenue streams, Chinese opportunities, & more.
Which STM Publishing Topics Are Most Urgent for Us to Cover?
STM publishing offers models for other sectors. Which STM-related topics would you like to see Publishing Perspectives cover in more detail in the future?
SURVEY: What New Publishing Business Model Excites You the Most?
Crowd-sourced publishing? Super cheap e-books? Book discovery, social reading retail sites? Which has the most long-term viability?