How is Artificial Intelligence reshaping publishing?
Publishing Pulse 2026
An independent benchmark of how publishing professionals view AI
3 minutes • Anonymous • Receive the industry benchmark report
Artificial Intelligence is one of the biggest topics in publishing today. Some believe it will fundamentally transform the industry, while others see its impact as more limited.
Where does the publishing industry really stand?
Publishing Pulse 2026 captures the perspectives of publishing professionals across the industry to create a benchmark of how AI is expected to shape the future of publishing.
In just three minutes, you will contribute to an industry benchmark exploring expectations, opportunities, barriers and the future role of AI in publishing.
By participating, you’ll receive:
✓ Industry benchmark report
✓ Key findings and trends
✓ Comparison across publishing disciplines
Who should participate?
The survey is open to anyone working in publishing, regardless of role or level of experience.
We are interested in perspectives from across the industry, including editorial, production, marketing, sales, rights, technology, and leadership.
The survey explores:
- AI’s expected impact on publishingÂ
- The industry’s level of preparedness
- The biggest barriers to adoption
- Where AI can create the greatest value
- Which areas may be underestimated
- AI’s future role across publishing
Privacy and anonymity
All responses are anonymous.
No individual responses will be shared, and results will only be reported in aggregate form.
If you choose to provide your email address, it will only be used to validate responses and, if requested, send you the benchmark report. It will never be linked to your survey responses.
You will not be contacted as a result of participating in the survey.