Publishing industry sub-sectors
The UK publishing industry is a diverse, dynamic and exciting one to work in and is going through a sustained period of change and development.
Audiences are demanding text, audio and video content across a range of formats and devices which is stimulating the development of new products, services and business models.
Find out about the different sub-sectors of the publishing industry below.
Books
Book publishers deal in the commissioning, development, production, distribution, sales and marketing of text and image in print and digital formats.
Read MoreJournals
Thousands of professional journals spread new research findings worldwide. They offer a wealth of expert information on the latest advances in specialist subject areas.
Read MoreDirectories and Mailing Lists
There are many sources of directory information from looking up a business or telephone number to buying a mailing list of names for marketing purposes. There are 1,850 companies in the UK publishing consumer and business directories and lists. Find out about this section of the industry here.
Read MoreMagazines and Business Media
Magazines offer excellent prospects for those wanting a job in publishing. There are nearly 9,000 titles with a total value of more than £6 billion. The largest have circulations to rival daily newspapers.
Read MoreNewspapers and News Agencies
Working for a newspaper or news agency is one of the most popular areas of publishing for newcomers and there are opportunities for those who are interested in the commercial or production side as well as journalism.
Read MoreUseful links to research the publishing industry
Useful links and suggested reading to explore the different sub-sectors of the publishing industry.
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