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Publisher Strategy

HarperCollins Union Wins New Three-Year Contract with $52,500 Starting Salary

Workers in the Association of HarperCollins Employees, members of UAW Local 2110, have ratified a new three-year contract setting a starting salary of $52,500 — rising to $55,200 by 2028 — with overtime protections, improved parental leave, and ratification bonuses of $1,000 to $3,000. HarperCollins remains the only Big Five publisher with a union.

Source: Publishers Weekly
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Publisher Strategy

Hachette Livre Targets Acquisitions Outside Europe, with Latin America and Africa in Its Sights

Hachette Livre, which celebrated its 200th anniversary last weekend, is actively seeking publishing acquisitions outside Europe, with a particular focus on Latin America and Africa. Deputy CEO Jean-Christophe Thiery outlined the strategy at a press conference, emphasising French, English, and Spanish language markets and the role of digital and audio formats in overcoming logistical constraints in Africa.

The Bookseller
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Indie publisher founders and book covers representing Authors Equity, Familius, and Nosy Crow growth strategies
Publisher Strategy

2025 Indie Publisher Standouts: Six Publishers Innovate in Difficult Market

Publishers Weekly profiles six independent publishers who grew their businesses in 2025 despite flat sales, higher costs, and supply chain disruptions. Authors Equity achieved 567% sales growth with a profit-sharing model instead of advances. Familius grew 10% by shifting distribution to Abrams and focusing on non-traditional retail. Nosy Crow's U.S. division saw 105% sales growth through collaborative acquisition with its U.K. parent. Other standouts include Penzler Publishers, Sourcebooks Landmark, and Celadon.

Publishers Weekly
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Publisher Strategy

InPublishing: Building an "Infinite Mindset" for 2026

A companion piece in InPublishing today advocates for what it calls an "infinite mindset" in publishing for 2026 — a strategic orientation toward long-term resilience, adaptability, and organisational purpose rather than short-term quarterly gains. The piece draws on James Carse's concept of finite versus infinite games, arguing that publishing is an infinite game in which the goal is to keep playing, not to win a single round. The practical recommendations include building a common company vision, fostering trusting teams, learning from rivals rather than dismissing them, and preparing for radical change. The article is a timely counterpoint to the wave of short-term AI adoption pressure many publishers are currently navigating. ---

InPublishing
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