Dealing with Disruption

"Michael Ross writes from long experience with ease and authority. His analysis of change in audiences, creative development, marketing channels and financial models in global publishing is insightful and succinct. His practical examples illustrate his argument with clarity. Michael's conclusion, that disruption challenges us by solving problems that the market - all of us - creates through the decisions we make, underpins his overarching philosophy: that no civilized society exists without the vigorous interchange of continuously minted fresh ideas."
- Ian Grant, Chairman, Inpress Books Ltd; Partner, Creative Structure Ltd

"Humorous in a way only Michael Ross can be, this book thoughtfully and practically demonstrates how the digital age is disrupting the publishing industry but also brings opportunity to meet educational needs meaningfully while growing a successful business. Noteworthy case studies illustrate Ross's concepts and offer rich new ideas for providing content in innovative and exciting ways. I highly recommend this book."
- Rachelle Cracchiolo, Founder, Teacher Created Materials

"What do we fear? It's typically the unknown and there is nothing more fearful to an industry like a yet to be unveiled disruptive technology. Publishing executives could tell you all about that as they have ignored, feared, struggled against and ultimately embraced the digital age. Michael Ross' new book Dealing with Disruption shines a light on the darkness that is the history of publishers dealing with these newest realities. As someone who has published several blog posts on this topic I admire what Mike has put together. Among other things it includes a matter of fact re-telling of the publishing industry's struggle with disruption. But it also includes the hope and promise of this new digital age. If nothing else it'll have a calming effect on publishing executives to counteract any lingering hysteria."
- Michael Foy, President, Publishing Search Solutions

"Even though he was describing a huge, respected brand-name, Michael's open and honest account of the challenges of the digital future for Britannica have already inspired my colleague and I to consider the future for our tiny children's publisher and take advantage of the practical guidance he offers for dealing with the inevitable disruption coming our way."
- Catherine Bruzzone, Managing Director, b small publishing ltd