Webinars

HTML5: The Code to Maximizing Revenue

This complimentary webinar, specifically for publishers and content developers, will provide valuable insight into why companies are considering & migrating to HTML5.

HTML5’s impact on publishing continues to expand. Many publishers are struggling to structure their content and are challenged with legacy content which needs to be migrated to HTML5. See how SPI Global has developed tools, processes and procedures that provide a roadmap for converting existing assets to HTML5.

This important session will:

• Explain why HTML5 is the more “Future Proof” solution

• Discuss the publishing opportunities using HTML5

• Examine best practices in migrating existing legacy content to HTML5

• How to maximize content available on devices that do not support Flash

• Review which organizations are currently involved in HTML5

Presented by: Book Business

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Adapting to EPUB 3

This complimentary webinar, specifically for education publishers and content developers, will provide valuable insight into adapting to EPUB 3.

This webinar will explore the state of EPUB 3 in the market today, discuss issues relating to content creation for different devices, and compare the promise of EPUB 3 with the reality of current support.

Don’t miss this important session that will:

• Discuss popular devices and how they handle EPUB 3 in their native reader apps;

• Examine where third-party distributors are with regards to EPUB 3 support;

• Explain why some of the most requested features such as assessment and data collection may be held back by privacy concerns, and;

• Provide expert advice on what to consider when building a production team.

EPUB 3 has ushered in a whole new generation of ‘platform wars’: as EPUB 3 becomes more interactive, fewer devices will be able to support the content. How should this be addressed? Can it be handled in a cost-conscious manner? Attendees will benefit from this practical session that will answer these important questions and more. 

Presented by: The Association of Educational Publishers

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How to Create and Maximize Content for Various Mobile Devices

This free webinar, specifically for publishers and content developers, will provide valuable insight into creating and implementing a successful mobile strategy.

It's no secret that the market for mobile devices has grown tremendously over the past few years, creating a need for easy access to content and services. This trend will only grow as new devices emerge and IT operators look to increase the capacity and speed of networks. With these developments will come increased demands from users looking to access content wherever they need it.

Challenges regarding screen size, device formats, decisions about developing apps versus mobile websites, and content selection have been and will continue to be important considerations for publishers and content providers.

This webinar will explore these important challenges and discuss the development of the necessary tools, how to develop a mobile strategy, the role that partnerships with technology providers play in bringing content to mobile devices, and what to expect in the near future.

If you have ambitious plans for mobile content at your company, you won't want to miss this in-depth tutorial covering all facets of this exciting new frontier.

Presented by: The Association of Educational Publishers

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Delivering content on mobile devices

Smartphones and tablets are becoming increasingly important for accessing all types of information. The webcast speakers represent two perspectives on providing information access on mobile devices.

First, Patricia Cleary and Ray Colón describe the experiences of the scholarly publisher Springer in making content available on smartphones and tablets. This talk is followed by John Wheeler from SPi Global, a technology company that is helping publishers and other companies make content available.

Presented by: Research Information

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