Company History and Growth:
– Established in 1807 by Charles Wiley in Manhattan.
– Initially focused on works of 19th-century American literary figures.
– Shifted focus to scientific, technical, and engineering subjects.
– Acquired various publishers like Liss, VCH, and Jossey-Bass.
– Celebrated bicentennial in 2007.
– Expanded into high-growth and emerging markets like Dubai, India, North Africa, and Brazil.
– Acquisitions include Blackwell Publishing, Inscape Holdings Inc., Hindawi, and J&J Editorial.
Product Offerings and Partnerships:
– Professional Development brands like For Dummies and Jossey-Bass.
– STMS business known as Wiley-Blackwell.
– Partnerships with Microsoft, CFA Institute, and others.
– Brands like Sybex, Fisher Investments Press, and Bloomberg Press.
– More than 1,500 journals under the Wiley-Blackwell brand.
– Offerings include Open Access, Higher Education solutions like WileyPLUS and Wiley Custom Select, Online Program Management services, and specialized products for Medicine, Architecture, and Design.
Corporate Recognition and Sustainability Initiatives:
– Recognition as a Best Workplace by various institutions.
– Signatory of the SDG Publishers Compact.
– Carbon neutral status and support for reforestation.
– Involvement in Sustainable Development Goals.
– Gender pay gap statistics and efforts to address disparities.
– Sustainable development initiatives and awards received for environmental impact.
Controversies and Legal Cases:
– Editorial board resignations over disputes with Wiley.
– Accusations of article disappearances and bibliometrics manipulation.
– Suspension of journal impact factors due to self-citation.
– Involvement in various legal cases regarding copyright infringements and business disputes.
– Challenges and controversies faced by Wiley in the academic publishing sector.
Financial Performance and Market Movements:
– Record income reported in the bicentennial year.
– Specific financial impacts of acquiring Hindawi.
– Earnings review for fiscal year 2023.
– Divestiture and acquisition of business units, including OPM services.
– Market movements, partnerships, and shifts in the OPM market with Pearson.
John Wiley & Sons, Inc., commonly known as Wiley (/ˈwaɪli/), is an American multinational publishing company that focuses on academic publishing and instructional materials. The company was founded in 1807 and produces books, journals, and encyclopedias, in print and electronically, as well as online products and services, training materials, and educational materials for undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education students.
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| Status | Active |
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| Founded | 1807 New York City, United States |
| Founder | Charles Wiley |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Headquarters location | Hoboken, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Distribution | Worldwide |
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| Revenue |  US$2.02 billion (2023) |
| No. of employees | 5,100 |
| Official website | www |
