The Global 50 Publishing Ranking is an annual report that has tracked the world’s largest publishing companies since 2007. It includes 50 companies that each generate more than €150 million ($200 million) in publishing revenue, offering a comprehensive overview of the industry’s key players.
Researched and published by Rüdiger Wischenbart Content and Consulting, the Global 50 provides:
- A ranking of companies based on annual revenue.
- Analysis of industry trends shaping the global publishing market.
- Detailed company profiles, including financial data and key developments.
The 2023 edition of the Global 50 is co-published by leading trade publications, including Bookdao (China), The Bookseller (UK), dpr Digital Publishing Report (Germany), Livres Hebdo (France), and Publishers Weekly (USA). The report is supported by Bookwire and will be available in digital format (PDF) in October 2024.
The findings of the Global 50 will be discussed at the Global 50 CEO Talk in partnership with the Frankfurt Book Fair on October 16, 2024.
The full report can be downloaded via the link below.
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