Press Releases (2009)
Bowker acquires BML

Bowker expands its global research presence with addition of UK’s leading provider of book business intelligence 

New Providence, NJ - February 4, 2010 - Bowker, the global leader in bibliographic information management solutions, is expanding its ability to provide business intelligence to the global publishing market with the acquisition of BML (Book Marketing) from Publishing News Ltd.  BML is the leading provider of market research on the UK book market and is best known for its Books & Consumers survey and BookZone Research Panel.  The company will become part of Bowker’s Publishing Services division.

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One in Three Americans Cutting Back on Book Purchases Due to Economy, According to Bowker’s New PubTrack Consumer Survey

Latest “Bowker Book Facts” data release provides insights into impact of current economic climate on consumer book purchases

New Providence, NJ - December 15, 2009 - Nearly 34% of Americans report they are cutting down on how many books they are purchasing due to the economic downturn of the past two years, according to newly released data from PubTrack Consumer.

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Bowker and AAP Will Host Webinar on Consumer Book Trends

"Consumer Book Trends 2009" Will Highlight Changing Climate of Book Buying in 2009

New York, NY - December 10, 2009 - The changing climate of book buying and shifting patterns of book consumer behavior will be the subject of a new hour-long webinar for industry professionals, a first-of-its-kind sneak peek into consumer book buying trends for the first three  quarters of 2009.  Set for Wednesday, December 16, from 2:00 p.m – 3:00 pm ET, the webinar will be co-hosted by Bowker and the Association of American Publishers (AAP).

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