Defining the Publishing Industry
The Publishing industry generates a turnover in the region of £10.1 billion GVA (Gross Value Added) and is one of the biggest earners and exporters for the UK Creative Media Industries.
Publishing is made up of many different sectors:
- Books;
- Journals (including electronic journals);
- Newspapers;
- News agencies;
- Magazines and business media;
- Directories and mailing lists;
- Other information services.
The industry consists of a majority of small companies: 88% of them having less than 10 employees. Yet the 3% with 200 or more employees have over half of all those working in the industry on their payroll.
The main geographical area of employment is London and the South East. The East of England is next, followed by the South West, Scotland and the North West. In Wales and Northern Ireland the sector is predominately made up of small publishers and news media.
Sources:
Inter-Departmental Business Register 2009
Labour Force Survey, January to December 2010
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