The IPA explores ‘the need for a joined-up, ecosystem recovery roadmap’ to address effects of the pandemic on the world publishing industry.
Penguin Random House’s Global Social Impact: Claire von Schilling
Vowing to address its own workforce demographics, Penguin Random House releases a Global Social Impact site on corporate responsibility.
In Brussels, the Federation of European Publishers’ New Leadership
With Rudy Vanschoonbeek finishing his term as president of the Federation of European Publishers, Rowohlt’s Peter Kraus vom Cleff takes over the role.
Audiobook Subscriptions: Audible and Podimo Join Storytel in Spain
Jumping from one to three major unlimited-subscription services for audio content, Spain’s publishing market is growing fast.
Bookwire Issues Coronavirus ‘Barometer’ on Audiobook Sales in Germany, Austria, Switzerland
Has the pandemic accelerated lasting digital adoption among readers? Bookwire offers an early look at ebook and audiobook sales in three markets this year.
Frankfurt Audio: A White Paper Looks at the Format
Ahead of Frankfurter Buchmesse’s Frankfurt Audio events in October, the trade show has commissioned an assessment of audiobooks.
Frankfurt Names Its Domestic Wildcard Winner; Forgoes an International Winner
Because the pandemic makes travel uncertain, Frankfurter Buchmesse names only a German Wildcard winner this year: Munich’s &Töchter Verlag.
Highlights of Bookwire’s ‘All About Audio’: Podcasts, Audiobooks
Taking both audiobooks and podcasting together, the Bookwire ‘All About Audio’ program was a multifaceted tour of the issues with a final message to publishers: Streaming is inevitable.
Bookwire’s ‘All About Audio’ Conference Wednesday: Hearing the Potential
Starting with a statistical overview on audio in world publishing, Bookwire’s June 24 online conference examines facets of growth in the sector.
China Bestsellers May: ‘Online Literature’ Powers a Trilogy
Book market developments in May point to growth in China’s already powerful ‘online literature’ sector, led by the ‘Ran Freely’ trilogy by Wu Zhe.