Leading publishing figures stressed the importance of becoming more outward-looking at the final plenary session. Pan Macmillan m.d. Anthony Forbes Watson said the publisher was trying to break down its old methods of working and focus the whole company on “reader engagement”. He said: “We are probably only 10% of the way...

Titles published digitally by smaller, specialised publishers are 15% more likely to be read all the way through than titles from the top six publishers, revealed Kobo e.v.p. of content, sales and merchandising Michael Tamblyn.

Speaking at a session titled “Harnessing data to shape your products, marketing and strategy”,...

There is a lack of confidence within publishing that is inhibiting the creation of new products fit for the digital age, delegates were told at a panel discussion on “The future editorial product”, chaired by author Nick Harkaway.

Dr Tom Abba, senior lecturer, media, at the University of the West of England, and Baldur...

What are the key ingredients we all need to remember to use when facing this uncertain future? The question arises out of The Bookseller’s digital conference, FutureBook 2012, where 600 delegates from across the book spectrum met to discuss and understand where we have come from, where we might be heading, and how we can get...