Emerald Publishing has acquired Information Age Publishing to enhance its presence in North America and leverage IAP's high-quality content and community.

Information on the Target

Information Age Publishing (IAP) is a publishing company located in North Carolina, specializing in books and journals focused on social sciences. The company primarily concentrates on educational methodologies, management practices, and psychological research. With a commitment to producing high-quality content, IAP has established a vibrant community of editors and authors in its field.

Recently, IAP was acquired by Emerald Publishing, a leading academic publisher headquartered in the United Kingdom. This acquisition is set to enhance Emerald's foothold in the North American market while providing IAP's distinguished content a solid foundation for continued growth and outreach.

Industry Overview in the Target’s Specific Country

The academic publishing industry in the United States is vast and competitive, characterized by a diverse range of publishers who cater to a multitude of discipli

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Emerald Publishing

invested in

IAP (Information Age Publishing)

in 2024

in a Buyout deal

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