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HarperCollins Goes Global: Balancing International Scale with Local Market Insight

HarperCollins International is pursuing a global strategy balancing scale with local responsiveness, including targeted acquisitions like Crunchyroll for manga.

February 14, 2026Source: LinkedIn (Edward Nawotka)

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Publisher Strategy

Penguin Random House Doubles Down on Author Empowerment and Data Transparency

Penguin Random House's Author Portal provides real-time sales figures, social media tutorials, and marketing resources for its authors.

February 13, 2026Penguin Random House U.S.

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Publisher Strategy

Simon & Schuster Leads Big Five with 'Born Accessible' E-books Initiative

Simon & Schuster became the first Big Five publisher to make all new e-books 'born accessible' in 2025, using AI with human oversight for alt text generation.

February 12, 2026LinkedIn (Edward Nawotka)