#LBF26 is a wrap! 🇬🇧 We will miss you, Olympia (or at least Kensington) 👑 See you next year at ExCel. ❎

Cashmere and KGL Partner to Power the Commercial and Technical Rails for Premium Content in AI

Day 2 of #LBF26 is a wrap, highlighted by celebrating the ongoing relationship and latest platform innovations with PubFactory and Bristol University Press. If you haven’t had a chance to catch up with KGL or Sheridan at stand 5C105, we’re here all day Thursday!

We’re proud to share that @brisunipress.bsky.social has renewed its hosting partnership with KGL PubFactory. Since joining the platform in 2021, BUP has been a leader in accessibility and innovation, including early adoption of AI-powered article summaries. 🔗 Read more: buff.ly/RpBb42G

Fantastic Day 1 for the KGL, PubFactory, Accucoms, and Sheridan teams at #LBF26. We’re here all week at Stand 5C105. We’d love to see you!

Dart night with the @kwgloballtd.bsky.social UK team on the eve of #LBF26. Grateful that my daughters spending their spring break in London were able to join.

After a weekend of bookish father-daughter time in London, today it's all about seting up for #LBF26. If you're attending this week, drop by Stand 5C105 to discuss platforms, infrastructure, research integrity, and what’s next for the industry. @kwgloballtd.bsky.social @sheridangroup.bsky.social

Today, KGL and Cashmere announced a strategic partnership that integrates Cashmere’s premium data AI infrastructure with KGL’s publisher platform. Together, we’re enabling publishers to govern, protect, track, and commercialize their content within AI systems. Read more: buff.ly/syA7cZN

Heading to #LBF26? Let’s talk hosting. Meet Ruth Miller at Stand 5C105 to explore how KGL PubFactory helps publishers deliver journals, books, databases, & multimedia through a powerful, integrated content hosting platform. Let’s connect & discuss your platform & hosting goals. kwglobal.com/lbf26

KGL Unveils AI-Powered Infrastructure to Strengthen Trust, Expand Access, and Future-Proof Scholarly Publishing

As a supplier to many sectors in publishing, KGL takes a keen interest in the issue of literacy and getting people reading again. The UK has launched #NationalYearofReading2026 which we are excited to see will feature a program at #LBF26. Read our top pics so you can #GoAllIn2026: buff.ly/BdnHmcM

As announced in today's @stmassoc.bsky.social Newsletter, KGL is proud to join the organization as an Associate Member. We are excited to participate in the STM Future Lab, Integrity Hub, and the annual conferences. Look for us next month at the US conference in Washington!

Today, KGL announced a new generation of AI-powered, human-guided infrastructure tools designed to strengthen #ResearchIntegrity, expand #accessibility, and future-proof scholarly publishing. Read the full announcement or talk to us at #LBF26 to learn more: buff.ly/tF5n7q0

#Accessibility is no longer optional—it’s a regulatory and strategic priority. In our latest blog, we break down what the updated #ADA Title II regulations mean for publishers, along with practical steps you can take to strengthen compliance and reduce risk. Read the full article: buff.ly/CFXnVkf

🌍 Discover Transformative Publishing Solutions at #LBF26 From submission to dissemination, publishers need integrated partners across the entire content life cycle. KGL, PubFactory, Accucoms and Sheridan are coming together at Stand 5C105. 👉 Discover what’s next at kwglobal.com/lbf26

Today at #R2RConf, KGL PubFactory's Ruth Miller shared insights on the most pressing issue in #scholcomm: how to prepare trusted content and infrastructure for an AI-driven future. It isn’t about adding more point solutions. It’s about integration. Continue the conversation: kwglobal.com/contact

Attending #R2RConf and interested in the latest hosting platform innovations? Then look no further than KGL #PubFactory's Ruth Miller! You won't want to miss her Lightning Talk today at 11:30: 'Making Scholarly Infrastructure AI-Ready.' To reach out directly or book a demo, visit buff.ly/Yfo4wgl.

Great first day at #R2RConf! KGL is proud to be a Bronze Sponsor. It's not too late to schedule a meeting with Marion Morrow or Ruth Miller in London to discuss your publishing workflow: kwglobal.com/event/researcher-to-reader-conference-2026/#schedule-meeting

The conversation around AI in scholarly publishing is evolving. In Hong Zhou’s latest blog, one theme stands out: publishers aren’t asking “What AI tools should we add?” They’re asking “How should our operating model change?” Read more about this fundamental shift: tinyurl.com/kgl-ai-operations

KGL is proud to sponsor #R2RConf next week! To discuss your hosting, production automation, peer review or research integrity needs, we invite you to schedule a meeting with Marion Morrow or PubFactory's Ruth Miller: kwglobal.com/r2r26 We’re looking forward to connecting with you in London!

Celebrating 6 years with @ametsoc.org 🎉 The American Meteorological Society hosts 13 prestigious journals on KGL PubFactory (journals.ametsoc.org), supported by KGL production and KGL Accucoms sales representation. Proud to power a seamless publishing workflow together. Happy anniversary, AMS! 🌤️

Build Better Learning Content—Faster. From concept to classroom, Education Bridge helps educational publishers create, produce, and distribute high-quality #K12 print and digital materials with greater speed, precision, and cost efficiency. 👉 Learn more at kwglobal.com/education-bridge

AI in publishing is moving from assistance to operations. In our latest blog, KGL's Hong Zhou unpacks why the real shift isn’t more AI features—it’s redesigning workflows so AI can execute work, manage exceptions, and support trust at scale. Read the article: tinyurl.com/from-ai-assistance

We’re excited to be heading to #LBF26 next month! The KGL, #PubFactory, Accucoms, and Sheridan teams will be on hand to discuss transforming publishing workflows and unlocking new opportunities across editorial, production, hosting, print, & sales services. Schedule an appointment: buff.ly/DK3CvJz

For 2026, KGL anticipates how AI will continue to shape the publishing industry and why research integrity will set the agenda in academia. We also examine the strains impacting peer review, the divisions in US educational policy and the importance of literacy initiatives. Read more: buff.ly/W71lqrl

Members of the KGL Editorial and sales teams gathered in snowy Baltimore this week for a strategy meeting covering peer review best practices, AI automation, research integrity, and the challenges editorial offices face. Learn how KGL can help improve your journal at kwglobal.com/peer-review.

In this new blog, Ben Liang (China Regional Manager, KGL Accucoms) has revealed some new insights on China that publishers can’t afford to miss. buff.ly/4s2aDmc #ScholarlyPublishing #China #STM #Libraries #AcademicPublishing #OpenAccess #PublishingStrategy #LibraryStrategy

You don’t get extra credit for burnout. What you do get is the chance to pause, breathe, and reset—right in the middle of your workday. A gentle reminder that a single deep breath can change everything. 💙 buff.ly/as35UUR #WorkplaceWellbeing #MindfulBreathing

2026 is already reshaping the publishing landscape. Watch the video and explore our Publishing Predictions for 2026. 👉 www.kwglobal.com/blog/publish...

Attending #CharlestonAsia and looking to take better control of your research platform? At KGL PubFactory, great technology is only half the story. What sets us apart is hands-on, responsive customer service—real people who know the industry and partner with you. 👉 Book a demo: buff.ly/ApQleri

Time is leverage in publisher renewals. When societies approach contract renewals or RFPs, the focus is often on price and terms. But there’s a more powerful factor that shapes every outcome: time. Read the full blog to learn why timing can define the entire outcome. buff.ly/N6NmnXu

Welcome to KGL, Jessica Gibson-James and Anne Kaske! 🎉 We’re excited to welcome Jessica Gibson-James, Senior Editor, ELA, and Anne Kaske, Senior Editor, Humanities/ELA, to the KGL team.

Mission in Motion: Issue 3 Now Live! We are excited to announce that Issue 3 of 'Mission in Motion: Fresh Insights to Future-Proof Your Society' is now published! Stay ahead with fresh perspectives on association leadership, governance, and member engagement here: tinyurl.com/kgl-subscribe

KGL is proud to support #R2RConf again for 2026!

In Take a Moment: Guided Breathing for Workplace Well-Being, Alice Landwehr reminds us that pausing, breathing deeply, and moving mindfully aren’t indulgences—they’re essential for sustainable performance. Take a moment. Your body (and brain) will thank you. Read the blog at buff.ly/PG8TwCi

Nice callout in today's TSK to the #ALPSP2025 session chaired by KGL's Kevin Lomangino on adapting to the surge in quality article submissions from India.

🔍 2025 put research integrity in the spotlight. From sneaky citations and paper mills to rising retractions and the growing role of AI — this year had it all. Read the full blog: buff.ly/IhA1NGG #ResearchIntegrity #ScholarlyPublishing #AcademicPublishing #ResearchEthics #AIinPublishing

Attending #APE2026 and looking to future-proof your research publishing tools? KGL PubFactory is the all-in-one content hosting platform trusted by scholarly publishers since 2010. 👉 Book a demo today: buff.ly/oko1eRy

A new year is the perfect time to elevate how your association connects with your members. — Maria Preston-Cargill, Director, Publications and Association Management #AssociationMarketing #MemberMagazine #MemberExperience #NewYear

“Community is the greatest impact our scholarly society clients create—connecting people who share a passion to learn and contribute together. In 2026, I’m excited to help our clients use evolving technology, including AI, to expand those communities worldwide and advance their missions.”

“A new year is a fresh chance to better support our clients. I’m excited to bring new ideas that elevate event engagement and create meaningful connection and growth. Most rewarding for me: taking challenges off clients’ plates and building strong, lasting partnerships. Excited for the year ahead.”

KGL’s outsourced Publications Director provides strategic publishing leadership tailored to your needs and budget. We support publications strategy, publisher/vendor management, financial oversight, research integrity, and portfolio growth. Learn more: buff.ly/IdVUhkt #ScholarlyPublishing

“I’m energized by the fresh opportunities a new year brings; especially the chance to help our associations deepen their impact. I look forward to partnering with our clients as they expand their impact and pursue their priorities.” — Chris Lapine, Senior Association Manager #AssociationSupport

Research discovery is shifting from how to search to what you want to know—and AI-powered tools are accelerating that change. KGL's Hong Zhou co-authored an analysis suggesting the future isn’t “keywords vs. AI”… it’s keywords+AI in a hybrid coexistence. Read more on today's Scholarly Kitchen blog.

In our latest blog, KnowledgeWorks Global reflects on the defining research integrity moments of 2025 — and why protecting credibility across the research lifecycle will remain critical in 2026 and beyond. Read the full blog here: buff.ly/IhA1NGG #KnowledgeWorksGlobal #ResearchIntegrity

A new year means new opportunities to support the associations we serve. “A new year reminds me why this work matters—supporting associations as they innovate, connect, and thrive. I look forward to building momentum with our clients and teams.” — Megan E. Turcotte, Executive Director #MeetTheTeam

2025 was a year of growth, collaboration, and impact—and we couldn’t have done it without you. As we step into 2026, KGL remains committed to empowering associations with strategies that inspire, connect, and succeed. 🌟 Here’s to the year ahead! #AssociationLeadership #LookingAhead

Wishing everyone a joyful holiday season and a bright start to the new year! Grateful for the collaboration, support, and opportunities this year has brought. Happy Holidays! ✨ #happyholidays

As the year winds down, ensure your society’s voice carries forward. KGL’s Publication Management elevates your message and broadens your reach. buff.ly/ovTJm2L #PublishingExcellence #CommunityImpact

In 2023, KGL Accucoms launched the first Librarian Survey to understand how libraries were engaging with OA. This year’s survey explores what’s changed—how attitudes, practices, and strategies have evolved over the past two years. Download the 2025 report here: tinyurl.com/librarian2025