Africa’s Book Market Value Exceeds TNPS Forecast, But the Best is Yet to Come

Africa's book market hits $7B in 2025, with AI driving growth to $18.5B potential. UNESCO report highlights opportunities, challenges, and digital innovation.
https://thenewpublishingstandard.com/2025/06/21/ai-african-publishing-growth/

#Africa #AI #Digitalsubscription #Africabookmarket #AfricaPublishing
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Streaming TV Beats Combined Broadcast and Cable – Why Publishing Must Embrace the Inevitable

Why publishing must learn from TV's streaming milestone and embrace AI-powered subscription models before tech disruptors claim the future.
https://thenewpublishingstandard.com/2025/06/17/streaming-revolution-publishing-embrace-inevitable/

#AI #Digitalsubscription #PublishingBrief #PublishingControversies #audiobookstreaming
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Spotify’s iOS Payment Reforms Drive Subscription Surge and Audiobook Sales. Don’t tell Markus Dohle and the SoA!

For publishers, the lesson is clear: consumer choice in payment systems isn’t just fair - it’s profitable.
https://thenewpublishingstandard.com/2025/06/01/spotifys-ios-payment-reforms-drive-subscription-surge-and-audiobook-sales-dont-tell-markus-dohle-and-the-soa/

#Audiobooks #Digitalsubscription #Spotify #digitalstreaming #paymentflexibility
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Nextory’s AI Librarian: A Game-Changer for Book Discovery

Nextory’s move drives a critical lesson: the future of books lies not just in content, but in how seamlessly readers can find it.
https://thenewpublishingstandard.com/2025/05/26/nextorys-ai-librarian-a-game-changer-for-book-discovery/

#AI #Audiobooks #Digitalsubscription #AInextory #AIrecemmendationsaudiobooks
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Spotify’s Transition from Publishing Industry Joke to Industry Innovator Award: A Tsunami in the Making

The parallels with AI could not be more compelling.
https://thenewpublishingstandard.com/2025/04/18/spotifys-transition-from-publishing-industry-joke-to-industry-innovator-award-a-tsunami-in-the-making/

#Audiobooks #DigitalAudio #Digitalsubscription #Spotify #SocietyofLuddites
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