Biggest Publishers’ 2011 Revenue Hits $68bn, But Dwarfed By Tech Companies
54 companies make the annual list of the world's largest publishing companies by revenue, with Pearson sitting on top with $8.4bn. All together equal $68bn.
View ArticleRandom House and Penguin in Talks over Potential Merger
Pearson and Bertelsmann are in talks over a potential merger of Random House and Penguin, giving them a combined 25% market share in the US and UK.
View ArticleControversy: Pearson Publishing Monitoring Students’ Twitter Posts
The New York Times reports that educational publisher Pearson has been 'monitoring student media' to find possible leaks of the company's tests. The post Controversy: Pearson Publishing Monitoring...
View ArticleThe Data Innovation Conundrum in Higher Education
Education publishers and edtech startups came together at the BISG Higher Education Conference to discuss the challenges of this changing marketplace. The post The Data Innovation Conundrum in Higher...
View ArticleHigh Priced Textbook Adoption Spurs Debate in California
When a California State University-Fullerton professor was “reprimanded” for his refusal to use a $180 textbook, a debate ensued over textbook adoption. The post High Priced Textbook Adoption Spurs...
View ArticleThree Publishers, Two Distributors: Combatting Counterfeit Print Textbooks
In an effort to combat counterfeit print textbooks, distributors partner with publishers on a protocol of inspection and alerts. The post Three Publishers, Two Distributors: Combatting Counterfeit...
View ArticleProsveshchenie and Pearson in Educational Content Distribution Deal in Russia
In Russia, there is a growing demand for English language learning. Russian publisher Prosveshchenie announces a joint venture with Pearson to supply educational material to the market The post...
View ArticleEducation Publishers Push Digital Content as the New School Year Begins
A study commissioned by Ingram finds that students delay or avoid purchasing expensive textbooks. Education publishers respond with digital textbooks. The post Education Publishers Push Digital Content...
View ArticleHP’s White Paper for Publishers: ‘Reduce Your Carbon Footprint’
As world publishing looks for ways to lessen its environmental impact, HP's new white paper lays out a print-on-demand model. (Sponsored) The post HP’s White Paper for Publishers: ‘Reduce Your Carbon...
View ArticlePearson Named A Benetech Global Certified Accessible Publisher
The London-based educational publisher Pearson is designated today by Benetech as a 'Global Certified Accessible Publisher. The post Pearson Named A Benetech Global Certified Accessible Publisher...
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