Research into the Publishing sector
Here is a selection of research documents, statistics and reports which offer a full insight into the Publishing sector.
Skillset has just completed a Publishing Skill Needs Analysis to provide a picture of the skill gaps and skill shortages experienced by all sectors within the publishing industry. This piece of research has been developed using the information and intelligence gathered in consultation with employers and industry bodies. The full report analysing the skill needs of the Publishing industry is now available to download here.
Skills Needs Analysis for the Publishing industry
Earlier pieces of research
The Publishing Skills Group (PSG) was an alliance of trade associations and related organisations across the whole spectrum of publishing. Most of the documents and resources available in this page were produced by PSG as part of its remit to anticipate the industry's future skills needs.
An Audit of training arrangements for New Entrants into Journalism 2006
Review of In-service Qualifications in the Publishing Industry 2005
Publishers in Wales - Skills Audit Report 2003
Publishing Workforce Development Plan 2003
Publishing sector Occupational and Functional Maps 2003
The UK Publishing Industry - becoming the public face of knowledge engineering 2002
The Newspaper Society represents and promotes the interests of Britain's regional and local press. The Facts and Figures section of its website offers many documents of interest.
Annual Regional Press Survey 2006
The Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR). BERR's central purpose is to help ensure business success in an increasingly competitive world. It is the voice for business across Government. The Publishing section of its website offers a whealth of information about the Publishing industries.
E-commerce - Business opportunities for Publishers 2002
Publishing in the knowledge economy - competitiveness analysis of the UK publishing media 2002
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