Workflow
October 12, 2016 at 1:41 pm
Change is a constant in the business world, yet many book publishing leaders fail to plan for it. Although change can come unexpectedly, in the form of new technology or nascent media formats, these disruptions can be managed, and often they hold new opportunities for book publishers. That is the case with the rise of…
October 4, 2016 at 1:35 pm
We’ve all heard about companies getting super excited about their sexy new innovation units only to shut them down a year later to focus on the ‘core’. I believe that the best way to grow a sustainable long-term business is to instill innovative ways of working and that this approach should be core. But are…
September 9, 2016 at 2:50 pm
The Journal of Electronic Publishing (JEP) has a very good issue out now on publishing economics, which I recommend to everyone. (The issue is labelled “Volume 19, No. 1: Economics of Publishing,” a useful atavism.) There are a number of good articles here, including the very well-written introduction by the editor, Maria Bonn. I looked…
June 30, 2016 at 12:50 pm
This webinar will discuss the factors affecting scholarly publishing workflows and what publishers need to know to stay ahead.
May 3, 2016 at 11:00 am
Data Conversion Laboratory (DCL) and the Center for Informational Development (CIDM) asked publishers how they are developing and publishing their content in our 4th annual survey, “Following the Trends.” With close to 350 participants ranging from writers to content strategists, information architects, and publishers, the breadth of knowledge and insight was prodigious. Each year this…
March 11, 2016 at 2:12 pm
MALVERN, Pa. — March 10, 2016 – Ricoh Americas Corporation today announced that Ironmark has expanded its capabilities to include on-demand book printing, a key development following its acquisition of United Book Press, a book printer known for high quality and fast turnarounds. Ironmark, an industry-recognized leader in print and communications services, embraced this new…
March 8, 2016 at 2:30 pm
MANILA, Philippines — March 8, 2016 — SPi Global, a leading technology-enabled digital content and customer relationship provider, is partnering with Metrodigi, creators of the cloud-based Chaucer authoring platform, to offer interactive digital content solutions and consultative services. SPi works closely with clients to understand their strategic goals, user research and product objectives, thereby delivering…
March 2, 2016 at 11:52 am
In the age of mobile, digital, social, and online shopping, brand and marketing messages are increasingly interpreted and catalogued by computers. As a result, metadata is taking on a new and important role for authors and publishers. It is becoming a crucial foundation for successful direct-to-consumer marketing and discoverability. We all know that content consumption…
February 11, 2016 at 1:33 pm
Developing a proprietary reading platform is no easy task, but it can prove quite lucrative if done right. MIT Press's recently updated MIT CogNet is one example. Over 10 years in the making, the platform offers researchers access to over 700 books, 6 journals, and 13 reference works in the cognitive sciences, and sells annual…
February 9, 2016 at 11:12 am
AUDUBON, Pa.—February 9, 2016—RSI Content Solutions, the industry-leading content agility company, announced today the availability of RSuite® 5, its next generation publishing solution based on the MarkLogic® platform. The latest version provides a more tightly integrated user experience to efficiently create and manage all types of digital content. In addition, improved navigation and workflow features…
