As the Malaysian Book Council promotes international rights availabilities for books from its market, one publisher there talks about his company’s pandemic experience. (Sponsored)
Börsenverein Welcomes Principles of the German Coalition’s Draft
Urban revitalization efforts and funding opportunities for publishers are encouraged by the Börsenverein as the country’s political parties debate initiatives.
Nielsen’s Look at Audiobooks in the United Kingdom: ‘Curiosity, Multitasking’
Nielsen’s ‘Understanding the UK Audiobook Consumer’ sees the format’s growth moving steadily forward in the British market.
The UK’s Publishers Association Charts a ‘Steep Rise’ in Audiobook Sales
The United Kingdom’s audiobook sales show an eye-catching 71-percent jump, January to June this year over the same period in 2019.
Speechki: Synthetic Voicing to Augment the Industry’s Audiobook Inventory
The technology of Speechki, an exhibitor at Frankfurter Buchmesse, offers faster, less expensive paths to audiobook production. (Sponsored)
Pulling Together: IPA Opens the ‘Inspire’ Charter for Pandemic Response
In a bid for international publishing’s sustainability following the COVID-19 emergency, the IPA announces its ‘Inspire’ charter.
Germany’s First Half of 2021: Ebook Dynamics, and Libraries
German publishers say that robust ebook performance last year and this year could be impacted by state-subsidized e-lending.
Industry Notes: Canada’s Top Hat Acquires Colorado’s Morton Publishing
The Toronto-based digital-education content provider Top Hat buys Morton Publishing and says it now is on 750 North American campuses.
New Zealand Publishers’ Conference Features Al Qasimi, Evans, Brown
The Publishers Association of New Zealand Te Rau o Tākupu has a daylong conference, with trade show directors and IPA’s Bodour Al Qasimi.
‘Immersive Media & Books’ Study: Audiobooks and Context
The Panorama Project’s study includes US consumer engagement with audiobooks in 2020, plus context around reading and other entertainment.