Publishing trends Chris Graf
Apr 21, 2017
Economic Trends
61% Society revenue derived from publishing
Outsell, Professional Associations and Learned Societies: Current Issues and Outlook, October 2014
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Kindly sponsored by IEEE http://www.stm-assoc.org/standards-technology/resources/tech-trends-2015/
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Kindly sponsored by IEEE http://www.stm-assoc.org/standards-technology/resources/tech-trends-2015/
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Metrics
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/301473/bis-14-654-research-council-impact-reports-2013-trends-in-inputs-outputs-and-outcomes_formatedit.pdf
Knowledge generation
Human capital Public policy
Commercialisation Impact case studies
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Use of Domain-Specific Social Media for Personal or Professional Reasons, Engineers, Scientists, and Academics
Wiley’s Digital Roadmap
Mobile Wiley Online Library
Research Author Ecosystem
Shared Services Content enrichment
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Wiley’s Digital Roadmap
Mobile Wiley Online Library
Research Author Ecosystem
Shared Services Content enrichment
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Wiley’s Digital Roadmap
Mobile Wiley Online Library
Research Author Ecosystem
Shared Services Content enrichment
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Wiley’s Digital Roadmap
Mobile Wiley Online Library
Research Author Ecosystem
Shared Services Content enrichment
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Wiley’s Digital Roadmap
Mobile Wiley Online Library
Research Author Ecosystem
Shared Services Content enrichment
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Wiley’s Digital Roadmap
Mobile Wiley Online Library
Research Author Ecosystem
Shared Services Content enrichment
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Generational
“It is critical to engage young professionals.”
Association Laboratory Engaging Young Association Members http://associationlaboratory.com/pdf/Engaging_Young_Association_Members.pdf
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METHODOLOGY MAXDIFF LIMITATIONS • Online research survey
was conducted in November 2014
• Audience was research-based professionals
• No restrictions based on geography, demographics, behaviors, or any other type of restriction were applied
Maximum Difference Scaling (MaxDiff) was used to determine which activities and resources typically provided by associations the respondents found most appealing.
• Skewed towards a scholarly audience.
• Does not represent trade association members
• Does not reflect trends or changes in the market
Goals and methods
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1% 6%
17%
22% 23% 25%
6%
1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s
About the respondents 5% 14% 31% 13% 37%
Lower than a Bachelor’s Degree
Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree Professional Degree Doctorate Degree
Year Born
Millennials 31%
Silent Generation 3%
Baby Boomers
31%
Generation X 35%
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8% Research Institute
39% University or college 6% Corporation
17% Hospital or Healthcare 6% Government
12% Student 3% Nonprofit
Place of Work
56% have more than 10 years
work experience
10+ years 56%
Less than 1 year 4%
Between 1 and 10 years
40%
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North America
27%
South America
5%
Africa 6%
Europe 29%
Middle East 8%
APAC 25%
Country of Residence
“The cost is too high”
“I’ve never been invited”
“I don’t know what is available”
“It never occurred to me”
“I let my membership lapse”
“I never had reason to join”
“I don’t think there is any value”
“I can get the benefits elsewhere”
Reasons for Not Joining
24%
15%
12%
12%
11%
9%
4%
3%
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Journal Peer-reviewed journal that publishes academic/scholarly research
Continuing Education Opportunities for continuing education and training
Magazine Publication (typically magazine) with latest techniques, trends in your field
Standards Standards, guidelines and reference guides for your field
Conference Capability to attend an in-person event(s) (i.e. annual meeting)
Continuing Education Opportunities for continuing education and training
Journal Peer-reviewed journal that publishes academic/scholarly research
Magazine Publication (typically magazine) with latest techniques, trends in your field
Expert Advice Expert advice from professionals in your field
Leadership Experience Opportunities to gain leadership experience
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Most Valued Benefits (1 through 5)
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• Membership rates • Adjacent markets • Members, customers
Recruit Focus on growing your community