The newly configured ‘Stage 4.0’ just off the Agora in Hall 4.0 at Frankfurt will have daily programming focused in part on education.
Bertelsmann: Strong Showings in the First Half of 2024
An upbeat report from Bertelsmann, PRH’s parent in Germany, includes commendation on Penguin Random House’s performance.
At Frankfurt: Programming Related to Artificial Intelligence
The constantly evolving presence and role of AI in many parts of publishing will be a focus of several programming events at Frankfurt.
Creators’ Rights Alliance Warns Against Unlicensed AI Use
In London, the Creators’ Rights Alliance, representing 500,000+ creative-industry personnel, issues a ‘Do Not Use’ order to AI companies.
Scribd Introduces ‘Ask AI’ to World Subscribers in a Beta Release
The subscription service Scribd and its sister service Everand are rolling out a consumer-facing ‘Ask AI’ feature for search and discoverability.
Asimov, Adler, and AI Rights: ‘Created by Humans’
Trip Adler, the former CEO of Scribd, turns to publishing and artificial intelligence with a new AI rights platform: Created by Humans.
Shelley and Nourry Headline Publishing Perspectives Forum
The Publishing Perspectives Forum in Frankfurt this year features Hachette CEO David Shelley and Les Nouveaux Éditeurs’ chair and CEO Arnaud Nourry.
Spotify Audiobooks: Expanded to US Premium Subscribers
Publishers’ rationale, PRH CEO Nihar Malaviya says, is compensation ‘commensurate with what we’re getting from the marketplace.’
Frankfurt Photo Roundup: People and Programming
Frankfurt Book Fair’s professional programming ranged from academic publishing and AI to image licensing, literary awards, and audio sales.
Frankfurt Anniversaries and Fair Photos from Thursday
On the second day of this year’s bustling Frankfurt Book Fair, crowds gathered talks with publishing execs, networking, and more anniversary celebrations.