The Publishers Association (the PA) represents the interests of UK publishers across consumer, education and academic publishing. Our members publish academic journals, textbooks for higher, secondary and primary education, fiction, non-fiction, children’s books and learning resources. UK publishing generates up to £7.8bn Gross Value Added (GVA) for the wider UK economy, with 57% turnover from export sales. The industry also supports up to 70,000 jobs. Our objective as an association is to provide our members with the influence, insight and services necessary to compete and prosper. Our mission is to strengthen the trading environment for UK publishers by providing a strong voice for the industry in government, in society and with other stakeholders in the UK, Europe and internationally. We provide a forum for the exchange of non-competitive information between publishers and offer support and guidance to the industry through technological and other changes.
External link for The Publishers Association
50 Southwark Street
London, SE1 1UN, GB
Our wonderful Director of Policy & Public Affairs, Caroline Cummins, will be joining The Bookseller #KidsConf later this month to discuss publishers and the reading for enjoyment challenge. Check out the programme 📚👇
Explore our BRILLIANT #KidsConf programme here 👉https://lnkd.in/ePXGWQD5 💡🎨📚✨🖍️
Submissions are now open for The Unwin Award! The Unwin Award is a new, annual literary award recognising non-fiction authors in the earlier stages of their careers as authors whose work is considered to have made a significant contribution to the world. The award is intended to champion and showcase the value of the UK publishing industry to the world. 📅 UK publishers are invited to submit by Friday 18 October Find out more: https://lnkd.in/g8W5mk2g
We were delighted to facilitate a visit of the officials from the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee to Hachette today. Thank you to the Hachette UK team for a great morning which saw wide-ranging conversations from Artificial Intelligence to what makes a good book cover! 📚
This week our General Counsel and Deputy CEO, Catriona MacLeod Stevenson, joined an engaging panel discussion on how AI is transforming publishing at the Edinburgh International Book Festival. Joined by Gordon Johnstone (Scottish AI Alliance), Dr. Pip Thornton (Edinburgh University School of Geosciences) and Heather Parry they explored how the publishing industry is navigating the rise of generative AI technologies. A huge thank you to the organisers for bringing together such an important conversation.
We're thrilled that Publishing Declares has reached 200 signatories! Launched in 2021 by Publishers Association, the Publishing Declares pledge emphasises the publishing industry’s role in helping combat the climate crisis through environmental sustainability initiatives. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/esWrxHr8
Last week our Sustainability Manager, Alice Wood, was invited to join the 2024 Readmagine conference in Madrid to look at environmental sustainability in the book industry alongside industry experts. Alice presented the Publishers Association’s sustainability journey so far, including: 🌍 Publishing Declares 🌍 Carbon Calculator and Materials Matrix 🌍 Sustainability Taskforce Find out more about these sustainability initiatives here: https://lnkd.in/eRXyjMgU Thank you to Fundación Germán Sánchez Ruipérez for organising a wonderful event.
Applications for Director of Policy & Public Affairs (Maternity Cover) at the Publishers Association close on Wednesday! 📣 The Publishers Association is looking to appoint a Director of Policy & Public Affairs to cover a period of maternity leave from late October 2024. The Director of Policy & Public Affairs is responsible for leading the policy and public affairs strategy for the Publishers Association. It will be an exciting and critical time to lead policy and public affairs at the Publishers Association, as the organisation continues its engagement with the new government on behalf of its members. Being proactive and energetic about promoting and protecting publishing through political stakeholder engagement and policy development is vital. Read the full job description and find out more here: https://lnkd.in/dvnqy27y To apply, please email a cover letter and CV to [email protected] by Wednesday 24th July.
We are thrilled to have appointed Nicky Old as the Publishers Association’s new Director of Communications, taking up the role in late September. “I truly believe that publishers are a force for good, and are more important than ever in the polarised times that we live in. I look forward to working with the Publishers Association’s diverse and brilliant membership to help champion and celebrate the UK’s world-leading publishing industry through impactful campaigns and bold, authentic communications.” Read here: https://lnkd.in/gr4-BPVs
We’re hiring! The Publishers Association is looking to appoint a Director of Policy & Public Affairs to cover a period of maternity leave from late October 2024. The Director of Policy & Public Affairs is responsible for leading the policy and public affairs strategy for the Publishers Association. The post holder is part of the association’s senior management team, reporting into the CEO and managing relevant team members, external providers and budgets. It will be an exciting and critical time to lead policy and public affairs at the Publishers Association, as the organisation continues its engagement with, and advocacy to, the new government on behalf of its members. Being proactive and energetic about promoting and protecting publishing through political stakeholder engagement and policy development is vital. Read the full job description and find out more here: https://lnkd.in/dvnqy27y To apply, please email a cover letter and CV to [email protected] by Wednesday 24th July.
92% of people in the UK feel strongly about children’s access to books and to be able to read for enjoyment. It has been alarming to see the decline in children’s reading for enjoyment over recent years, as highlighted by National Literacy Trust and others. We are ready to work with the new government to address this pressing issue so that all children and young people can enjoy the benefits of reading. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gJhSNfk2