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The main goal of the ThinkPub project (2024 to 2027) is to enable European publishing landscape to better adapt to the new realities of the digital disruption, thus making the European book sector more sustainable and creating more jobs.

Through an innovative education and training programme, ThinkPub offers a set of advanced digital tools within an online “Library of Digital Learning Objects”. 

These resources are designed to increase vital competencies, enabling publishers and authors to better understand and respond to market changes. Moreover, the project aims to elevate the profile of book reading in the digital age.

ThinkPub stands at the forefront of a pivotal shift within the European book industry, driven by rapid digital innovation. As reading habits evolve, audiences are becoming increasingly segmented, expressing a desire for a wide array of content—from enchanting romantic fantasy to intricate technical guides.

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The traditional concept of a book has transformed significantly. What was once solely a physical collection of printed pages has diversified into various forms: affordable paperbacks, e-books and digital audiobooks included in multimedia subscription packages, and comprehensive educational resources that merge text with interactive media such as graphics, photos, and video.

This digital evolution presents unique challenges and opportunities, especially for small to mid-sized publishers operating in niche or fragmented markets. These publishers are compelled to reinvent their business strategies, adopting new workflows and hybrid production models to directly engage with and compete in the consumer market. 

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Subscription Models in Digital Publishing: Lessons from Kobo Plus | Michael Tamblyn

Subscription Models in Digital Publishing: Lessons from Kobo Plus | Michael Tamblyn

Sep 2026 ENG
DistributionConsumers and CommunitiesReader AudiencesMedia and FormatsLeadership Skills

LCP Adoption Worldwide: The First Consolidated View of Readium LCP Usage Data | Priyanka Dalotra and Laurent Le Meur

LCP Adoption Worldwide: The First Consolidated View of Readium LCP Usage Data | Priyanka Dalotra and Laurent Le Meur

ENG
Digital ProductionDistributionMultiformat Content

Book Discoverability and European Cultural Diversity: New EU Study Findings | Maria Iglesias

Book Discoverability and European Cultural Diversity: New EU Study Findings | Maria Iglesias

FRA
Consumers and CommunitiesReader Audiences

Book Metadata and Discoverability: What Publishers Need to Know | Nazeli Kyuregyan-Baron

Book Metadata and Discoverability: What Publishers Need to Know | Nazeli Kyuregyan-Baron

FRA
DistributionMarketing AIArtificial intelligence

Bulle: A Collaborative Comics Translation and Production Tool | Lucien Doyen

Bulle: A Collaborative Comics Translation and Production Tool | Lucien Doyen

FRA
Digital WorkflowsDigital ProductionTranslation Technology

From BookTok to Bookshelves: The Rise of English-Language Book Sales in Europe | Philip Stone

From BookTok to Bookshelves: The Rise of English-Language Book Sales in Europe | Philip Stone

Sep 2026 ENG
Reading BehaviourEU RegulationsSocial MediaReader Audiences

From BookTok to Bookshelves: The Rise of English-Language Book Sales in Europe | Enrico Turrin

From BookTok to Bookshelves: The Rise of English-Language Book Sales in Europe | Enrico Turrin

ENG
Social MediaReader AudiencesReading BehaviourBusiness GrowthEU RegulationsPublishing ManagementConsumers and Communities

How Is AI Navigated by Literary Translators? | Ela Varošanec Krsnik

How Is AI Navigated by Literary Translators? | Ela Varošanec Krsnik

ENG
Translation TechnologyArtificial intelligence
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