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DUBLIN, April 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The "COVID-19 Impact on Publishing - Thematic Research" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The COVID-19 outbreak is now travelling around the world, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. This report analyzes the impact of COVID-19 on the global publishing sector. It identifies those companies that may benefit from the impact of COVID-19 over a 12-month period, as well as those companies that will lose out. It includes a thematic screen, that ranks the leading companies in this sector on the basis of overall leadership in the 10 themes that matter most to their industry, including COVID-19. This generates a leading indicator of future performance. Key Highlights The emergence of COVID-19 has resulted in many governments announcing lockdowns. This is drastically affecting how people interact, work, and consume media. As increasing numbers start working remotely, we expect to see further consolidation of online publishers' advantage over traditional physical media. As a shift to online media occurs, publishers that strengthen online accessibility will be the most protected. With millions forced to continue their education at home, academic publishers that have strong online resources are well-positioned. Production of print media will come under further strain as a result of supply chain shortages. Publishers and retailers are expecting decreased demand, with smaller outlets and independent companies likely to suffer most severely. Shifting consumer priorities, however, may lessen the impact. Reasons to Buy COVID-19 is by far the most significant theme to affect the technology industry in 2020. It is effectively a stress test on companies' ability to cope with extreme shocks. COVID-19 will test the financial robustness of companies. Many companies will not survive this initial phase. Almost all others will suffer a significant drop in revenues. This report will help you understand the impact of COVID-19 on the publishing sector and identify which types of companies could potentially benefit from the impact of COVID-19, as well as those businesses that are set to lose out. Key Topics Covered COVID-19 is Now a Major Theme for 2020 COVID-19 Impact on Publishing Publishing Sector Scorecard Who's Who? Thematic Screen Valuation Screen Risk Screen Thematic Briefing Companies Mentioned (A-Z) Advance Axel Springer Bertelsmann Bloomberg Bureau Veritas Chegg China Literature Clarivate Analytics Daily Mail & General Trust Equifax Euromoney Experian FactSet FICO Gannett Guardian Media Group Holtzbrinck Publishing IHS Markit Informa Lagardere McGraw-Hill Meredith Moody's Morningstar New York Times News Corp Nielsen Pearson Phoenix Publishing & Media Quebecor Relx S&P Global SAGE Publishing Schibsted Scholastic TAL Education Thomson Reuters TransUnion Verisk Analytics Wiley Wolters Kluwer For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/kunghm Research and Markets also offers Custom Research services providing focused, comprehensive and tailored research. Media Contact: Research and Markets Laura Wood, Senior Manager [emailprotected] For E.S.T Office Hours Call +1-917-300-0470 For U.S./CAN Toll Free Call +1-800-526-8630 For GMT Office Hours Call +353-1-416-8900 U.S. Fax: 646-607-1907 Fax (outside U.S.): +353-1-481-1716 SOURCE Research and Markets Related Links http://www.researchandmarkets.com

Answer: Global Publishing Sector Study, 2020: COVID-19 Impact Assessment - Identifies the Potential Winners & Losers Over the Next Year