The Educational Book Market: Trends, Growth and Future Outlook

Educational books are a crucial resource in learning. From textbooks to curriculum materials, the educational book market encompasses a wide range of materials. Today, we will delve into the significance of the educational book market, explore recent developments and trends, and provide insights into its future trajectory. Understanding the Educational Book Market Educational books are […]
USPS Announces Proposed Temporary Rate Adjustments for 2022 Peak Holiday Season

It’s time to prepare for shipping during the holiday season – and then some. On Aug. 10, the USPS filed a notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) regarding temporary price adjustments for the upcoming peak holiday season. In the past, the Postal Service’s peak holiday season has occurred between the dates of Oct. 3 […]
Is your business meeting the current demand for brand authenticity?

The field of opportunities to deepen your brand message and connect more closely with your audience is expanding. The best way to connect with today’s consumer is by tapping into something gaining more demand in the business industry: brand authenticity. Share Human Stories through Brand Ambassadors Right now, nothing bridges the gap between company and […]
Planning is Key in the Current Landscape of Paper Supply and Demand

We’ve been living in this new normal for long enough now to know the best way to combat the current challenges in the printing industry is advance planning. As with many industries, supply chain issues are affecting the print market in very dramatic ways. The layered combination of labor shortages related to intense competition for […]
Print Magazines Aren’t Dying and Here’s Why

While it is true that some print media numbers have been down in recent years, there is no reason to panic; print is definitely not dead or even dying. There are many reasons why print is still alive and won’t be going anywhere anytime soon. Keep reading for stats to put your mind at ease […]
Text Marketing: Not Just for Flash Sales

If you own a cell phone, you’ve almost certainly received marketing text messages. Also known as SMS marketing, marketing text messages often advertise a sale or limited-time offer for consumer products. Some of them read as spam messages — and some actually are. Unlike marketing emails — many of which often are never opened, let […]
Three Steps to Succeed with Reverse Publishing

For magazine publishers, the relationship between print and digital is the balancing act of our age. Print is an important offering that can forge strong relationships with your audience. At the same time, it has a cost that can be a hurdle for a new publication with an unproven audience. That’s where reverse publishing can […]
Five Considerations for Your Catalog

Every so often there are those who echo the chorus that print catalogs are dead, or at least on a fatal decline. These calls crescendo when a large company like Ikea decides to discontinue their print catalog. The reality, of course, is that many companies can and still do benefit from a print catalog, one […]
Magazine Trends in 2021 and Beyond: A Conversation with Mr. Magazine

The impact of the pandemic and shifts in consumer behavior are transforming the magazine industry. To better understand how these trends will shape the future of magazines, we reached out to industry expert Samir “Mr. Magazine” Husni, Ph.D. Husni is the founder and director of the Magazine Innovation Center at the University of Mississippi’s Meek […]
A Rosy Outlook for Books

Books have seen steady sales throughout the pandemic — and not just for use in Zoom backgrounds. The pandemic has presented challenges for all industries to varying degrees. But book publishing, an industry that faced challenges in the years before COVID-19, had a banner year from a sales standpoint. According to the New York Post, […]