Twirlr — A New Platform . . . But Not for Mobile Devices
A very musical new platform is announced with utmost secrecy.
Setting the Agenda: Key Issues for Scholarly Publishing
What are the key issues for scholarly publishing today? Setting the agenda for productive discussion.
iOS: The Evolution of an Agile Business
Looking back, it’s clear Apple’s development of iOS and its device strategy has taken them down paths they didn’t expect — a true sign of agility.
Contemplating Bitcoin — Is This a New Currency? Or a New Type of Scam?
A new form of cybercurrency is edging into the mainstream, but is it something we should embrace or repel?
The Spaceship Earth As Seen Through the Chilean Skies
A set of time-lapse videos of the night skies will leave you in awe.
The Earth As Seen From Space
Amazing views of Earth from the periphery of space.
What’s for Sale? Moving from Selling Content to Monetizing Attention
At some point book publishers will begin to copy the Netflix model of selling by subscription. This changes the nature of the business from one where products are sold to one where publishers attempt to monetize readers’ attention.
The Value Web — The Value Chain Isn't Breaking, It's Interweaving
We talk about value chains and disintermediation. What if it’s a web, and it’s about reorientation and new intersections?
Going Semantic — Diving Headfirst Into the Deep End of the Content Pool
Has the era of semantic publishing moved a significant step closer?
What Patron-Driven Acquisition (PDA) Does and Doesn't Mean: An FAQ
Patron-driven acquisition — what does it mean? This FAQ deals with how PDA approaches books, journals, and libraries.
Throwing Down the Gauntlet: Moving from Ideas to Action
Making the right choices and the best decisions are crucial to future success. The SSP IN meeting is gearing up to help you meet these challenges. Here’s how.
What Upstarts Can Teach Established Presses
The strategies of established university presses can be enhanced by studying start-ups and slyly coopting some of their new and best ideas.
Creating a New University Press
The university press world is well established, but it is worth considering how one would go about a new press today. The key is not to do what the established presses do already, and do very well.
Science on YouTube: Pendulum Waves
Oscillations are captured wonderfully in this short video.
Is Piracy Really the F**king Answer?
A viral book sensation’s obvious story may not be as obvious as some think, harder to replicate, and indicative of a strong counter-trend.