May 24, 2023

SSP Preview – PUBLISH NOW: A True One-Stop Content Workflow for Scholarly Associations

May 24, 2023/ Mike Groth

The marketplace for scholarly publishing has become increasingly difficult to navigate over the last several years. Independent and society publishers have had to cope with evolving business models focusing on new technology, sustainability, Open Access, and more; pressure to increase high-quality submissions; the growing need for speed to publication, particularly with potentially life-saving research; and expectations of a straightforward author and user experience. To remain competitive and to focus on their main task of publishing important content, publishers have had to rely on a variety of external service providers to help with or take on many of these processes.

At the Society for Scholarly Publishing 2023 Annual Meeting, KnowledgeWorks Global Ltd. (KGL), will explore how publishers can maintain truly comprehensive journal workflows while still sustaining publishing independence.

March 16, 2023

What’s Next for KnowledgeWorks Global Ltd. Following the Acquisition of Allen Press? A Q&A with KGL President, Atul Goel

March 16, 2023/ Mike Groth

This past January, our parent company, CJK Group, Inc., announced the acquisition of Allen Press, the venerable print and publishing services company based in Lawrence, KS. Since that time, the print facility has been renamed Sheridan Kansas under the administration of our sister company; while Allen Press’s considerable range of content services are being integrated into KGL operations as we have welcomed our new Lawrence-based colleagues to our global team.

I sat down recently with KGL President, Atul Goel to find out what’s next for the expanded company, what complementary and new services are being added to the KGL portfolio, and what we can expect during 2023.

July 21, 2021

The Meteoric Rise of Video Content

July 21, 2021/ Mike Groth

Consumer behavior is constantly evolving. Some consumer trends are temporary and relate to the circumstances and conditions du jour, while others take on greater cultural significance, establishing a permanent foothold on society, our habits and customs, and the way we go about our everyday lives.

Our relationship with video content is perhaps one of the most underestimated cultural phenomena of recent years. And global consumption of video as a medium has certainly accelerated since the start of last year. A recent study by video marketing firm Wyzowl revealed that 68 percent of consumers felt the pandemic had impacted the amount of video content they watched online, with 96 percent saying this had increased.

May 31, 2021

5 Tactics to Convert Website Visitors to Journal Subscribers

May 31, 2021/ Mike Groth

For journal publishers, the website is one of the first lines of communication between the journal and a potential subscriber. A well-designed website can improve overall readership and repeat users. In order to turn website traffic, visits and page views into paid subscriptions, publishers need a robust and calculated conversion strategy.

February 15, 2020

How to Develop Mission-Based Membership Benefits for Your Association

February 15, 2020/ Mike Groth

This blog dives deep into how associations and societies can use membership benefits to grow memberships. We’ll look at membership as it relates to your mission statement, and membership benefits (communications, career advancement, educational opportunities, and service programs).

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