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AI Governance in Publishing: The Compliance Dividend
AI governance in publishing is a revenue strategy, not red tape. Cross-industry data from Cisco, IBM, and HBR shows why governance-first publishers outperform.
Most Publishers Don’t Have an AI Policy. Here’s Why That’s a Problem.
Most publishing organizations still don’t have a formal AI policy. Here’s why that’s a problem, and what a strong one actually covers.
AI Adoption in Publishing Is Outpacing Comfort: Here’s What the Data Says
The book industry is adopting AI faster than it’s comfortable with it. New BISG data reveals the gap, and what publishing leaders need to do about it.
Why Publishing Needs Content Marketers in Other Industries (And What WICMA Is Doing About It)
Publishing marketers need cross-industry peers. See how WICMA and a 25-week AI tool study produced a ranked list of AI tools publishers should know about.
If You’re Only Reading US Publishing News, You’re Missing Most of the AI Story
AI in publishing isn’t just a US story. See why global AI in publishing decisions matter to every US publisher and how Publishing Perspectives covers it daily.
Why BISG Should Be Deciding How AI Shows Up in Publishing (And What Its 2025 Survey Found)
The 2025 BISG/BookNet AI survey found 46% of publishing professionals use AI but 98% have concerns. Here’s what the data means.
Independent Publishers Can Lead and Gain a Competitive Edge with AI
Independent publishers have a structural advantage in the AI era. See how IBPA is equipping indie presses and author-publishers to lead, not just keep up.
The Silent AI Decisions Publishing Is Already Making (Whether It Knows It or Not)
Why publishers are already making AI decisions by default through tools, platforms, and vendors and how unconscious adoption quietly shapes workflows and strategy.
AI Makes First-Party Data in Publishing Non-Negotiable
Why AI makes first-party data essential for publishers, how owned data shapes discovery and growth, and what happens when publishers rely on platforms instead.