Publishing Insights

Publishing Insights

Analysis, trends, and market data for the digital publishing industry in Latin America and beyond.

5 Metadata Mistakes That Kill Ebook Discoverability
Publishing Insights Mar 5, 2026

5 Metadata Mistakes That Kill Ebook Discoverability

Most ebook discoverability problems trace back to metadata. Here are the 5 most common mistakes publishers make — and how to fix each one.

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KDP Revenue Share vs D2C: What Publishers Actually Keep
Publishing Insights Mar 4, 2026

KDP Revenue Share vs D2C: What Publishers Actually Keep

A clear breakdown of KDP's royalty tiers versus direct-to-consumer platforms — and why smart publishers are using both, with D2C as the anchor.

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Monetizing Digital Archives: How Newspapers Can Package 20+ Years of History
Publishing Insights Mar 3, 2026

Monetizing Digital Archives: How Newspapers Can Package 20+ Years of History

Your newspaper's archive is not just history — it is a product. Learn practical packaging, pricing, and distribution strategies that turn decades of journalistic content into recurring digital revenue.

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EPUB vs PDF vs Audiobook: Which Format Should Publishers Prioritize in 2026?
Publishing Insights Mar 2, 2026

EPUB vs PDF vs Audiobook: Which Format Should Publishers Prioritize in 2026?

A practical breakdown of EPUB, PDF, and audiobook formats to help publishers build a smart multi-format strategy in 2026.

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The Spanish-Language Audiobook Market: Data, Trends, and Opportunities for 2026
Publishing Insights Feb 28, 2026

The Spanish-Language Audiobook Market: Data, Trends, and Opportunities for 2026

An analysis of the Spanish-language audiobook market with growth data, consumption models, the impact of AI on production, and concrete opportunities for Latin American publishers.

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Digital Library Platforms in Latin America: Challenges and Opportunities
Publishing Insights Feb 26, 2026

Digital Library Platforms in Latin America: Challenges and Opportunities

While OverDrive dominates the English-speaking market with 820.5 million checkouts in 2025, Latin America presents a distinct landscape for digital library platforms -- one shaped by infrastructure gaps, budget constraints, and untapped demand for regional content.

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Subscription Models for Publishers: Credits, Unlimited, or Hybrid?
Publishing Insights Feb 23, 2026

Subscription Models for Publishers: Credits, Unlimited, or Hybrid?

A data-driven comparison of ebook and audiobook subscription models. Analyze credit-based, unlimited access, hybrid, and freemium approaches to find the right model for your publishing business.

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Direct-to-Consumer Ebook Sales: Why Publishers Are Leaving Marketplaces
Publishing Insights Feb 21, 2026

Direct-to-Consumer Ebook Sales: Why Publishers Are Leaving Marketplaces

An analysis of the D2C shift in digital publishing, examining why 30% of authors already sell ebooks direct and another 30% plan to start by 2026—and what publishers gain in margins, data, and brand control.

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