The Panorama Project, a cross-industry publishing initiative, released today Immersive Media & Books 2020 a comprehensive market study that gauges the role of books and consumer engagement by age groups, ethnicity, and more. This report contains survey data from 4,300+ pre-qualified respondents and was authored by Dr. Rachel Noorda and Dr. Kathi Inman Berens, faculty members of the Portland State University graduate program in Book Publishing.
Panorama Project Hosts Webinar - On-demand video and slide presentation available now for Immersive Media & Reading 2020
The Panorama Project unveiled its widely anticipated consumer research initiative on Thursday, November 5th. Dr. Rachel Noorda, Director of Publishing at Portland State University and director of the research was joined by two members of the Project’s Consumer Research Committee, Brian O’Leary, Executive Director of the Book Industry Study Group and Alan Inouye, Senior Director of Policy & Government Relations for the American Library Association.
Panorama Picks Spotlights Regional Differences in Anti-Racist and Social Justice Books at Public Libraries
The Panorama Project, in collaboration with the Washington Post, has released a customized version of its Panorama Picks to spotlight a broader range of titles of interest to readers that are similar to the most frequently recommended titles on anti-racist reading lists. The nine regional lists include a total of 42 unique titles published between 2003–2020, all related to civil rights, and race and ethnic relations—reflecting the diverse interests and perspectives of readers in each region.
Libraries Managing through Lockdown—and Beyond
The Hot Sheet—an industry newsletter for authors—covered Virtual BookExpo 2020’s day of library programming, including our session, How Public Library Events Drive Discovery & Sales. With their permission, we’re sharing an excerpt of the article about our session below, and you can read their full coverage in the June 10, 2020 issue.
COVID-19 Response Drives Increases in Public Libraries’ Digital Circulation and Spending; Shifts to Virtual Programming and Events
A joint Panorama Project and Library Journal survey of public librarians offers a useful snapshot of how the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing mandates have led to an increase in digital circulation and spending, an aggressive shift to virtual programming and events, and a conservative outlook on when buildings might reopen to patrons.
How Public Library Events Drive Discovery & Sales | Virtual BookExpo 2020
SURVEY: How is COVID-19 impacting public library collections?
The Panorama Project has teamed up with Library Journal to gather information about how public libraries are shifting resources and providing materials and related services to their communities in response to the current health crisis. The data collected will help us understand how public libraries are adjusting in these unsettled times, and the role they’re playing in the overall book business.
Library Event Data Unlocks Hidden Marketing Value for Publishers and Authors
The Panorama Project has released a new report on the results of its recent Public Library Events & Book Sales Survey. The full report offers key findings and critical takeaways to help measure and analyze the full impact of library marketing and events.
Consumer Research Committee Convened by the Panorama Project for “Immersive Media & Reading 2020” Study
The Panorama Project has convened a cross-industry Consumer Research Committee to spearhead its “Immersive Media & Reading 2020” consumer survey to measure immersive media consumption and buying behaviors across key formats and platforms. The committee will be chaired by Dr. Rachel Noorda, Director of Publishing at Portland State University, and includes representatives from the American Library Association (ALA), Authors Guild, Book Industry Study Group (BISG), Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), and PubWest.