Our work is supported by a research programme which focuses on highlighting the contribution of the UK publishing industry.
We work with different organisations to deliver research reports on strategic areas of interest for the membership.
Recently, this has included working with economic consultancies, political think tanks and charity partners.
We submit responses to government consultations and select committee inquiries and prepare briefing documents on key issues for our members.
We also collate key industry statistics, including our Publishing Yearbook, and carry out an annual industry workforce survey.
The PA Statistics Yearbook, now in its eighth year, is the authoritative analysis and measurement of book publishing activity in 2012. The Yearbook aims to delineate the direct value generated by publishers as expressed through revenues to the companies’ bottom lines and through unit sales. Highlights: Total physical and digital sales up 4% to £3.3bn…