This report from a symposium held in London by digital publishing company Semantico found that ch... more This report from a symposium held in London by digital publishing company Semantico found that change brought about by the social web might vary in pace across different publishing sectors, but that all publishers have some common issues. Chief among these is the danger that they get shut out of the conversation as the communities that naturally form around authors and subject areas transfer online, and their traditional status is challenged by the new phenomenon of mass curation. The answer is to put innovation at the centre of the business; focusing it on core specialisms, and avoiding indulging in a 'me-too' adoption of the latest trend.
is an experienced communications professional specialising in digital industries, and a leading f... more is an experienced communications professional specialising in digital industries, and a leading fi gure in the UK e-publishing and e-learning industries. He has helped to create and develop Semantico's Thought Leadership programme, including notably the highly successful and infl uential Discovery Blog, and has written numerous blog pieces, articles and white papers relating to online publishing and elearning. As well as being a part of Semantico's management team, he regularly speaks and writes on the use of technology in transforming publishing, training, education and communications. His key areas of expertise include online publishing, mobile platforms for content delivery, e-learning, m-learning.
This report from a symposium held in London by digital publishing company Semantico found that ch... more This report from a symposium held in London by digital publishing company Semantico found that change brought about by the social web might vary in pace across different publishing sectors, but that all publishers have some common issues. Chief among these is the danger that they get shut out of the conversation as the communities that naturally form around authors and subject areas transfer online, and their traditional status is challenged by the new phenomenon of mass curation. The answer is to put innovation at the centre of the business; focusing it on core specialisms, and avoiding indulging in a 'me-too' adoption of the latest trend.
is an experienced communications professional specialising in digital industries, and a leading f... more is an experienced communications professional specialising in digital industries, and a leading fi gure in the UK e-publishing and e-learning industries. He has helped to create and develop Semantico's Thought Leadership programme, including notably the highly successful and infl uential Discovery Blog, and has written numerous blog pieces, articles and white papers relating to online publishing and elearning. As well as being a part of Semantico's management team, he regularly speaks and writes on the use of technology in transforming publishing, training, education and communications. His key areas of expertise include online publishing, mobile platforms for content delivery, e-learning, m-learning.
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