<p><span class="p-body"><b>NEW YORK, July 21, 2025—</b>The <a href="/content/sps-nyu/homepage/academics/divisions-and-departments/center-for-publishing-and-applied-liberal-arts.html"><b>NYU School of Professional Studies (NYU SPS) Center for Publishing, Writing, and Media (PWM)</b></a> today announced that registration for its third annual <a href="/content/sps-nyu/homepage/academics/divisions-and-departments/center-for-publishing-and-applied-liberal-arts/advance-publishing-institute.html"><b>NYU Advanced Publishing Institute (NYU API)</b></a><b> </b>is now open. Designed for current mid- to senior-level book publishing professionals, NYU API will take place in person on New York University’s Greenwich Village campus from <b>January 5 through January 9, 2026</b>.</span></p> <p><span class="p-body"><b>“</b>Our 2026 NYU API lineup of speakers will be a stellar mix of publishers from companies large and small, bestselling authors, industry insiders, and global leaders and visionaries, all coming together to celebrate and inspire during a week of innovation and networking,” said <b>Andrea Chambers, associate dean of NYU SPS PWM.</b></span></p> <p><span class="p-body">The 2026 NYU API line-up of speakers to date includes:</span></p> <ul class="p-list"> <li><span class="p-body"><i>Jonathan Yaged, CEO of Macmillan, who is delivering the keynote address</i></span></li> <li><span class="p-body"><i>Helena Gustafsson, Chief Content Officer and Publisher of Storytel Group</i></span></li> <li><span class="p-body"><i>Aman Kochar, CEO of Baker &amp; Taylor</i></span></li> <li><span class="p-body"><i>Keith Riegert, President of The Stable Book Group and Publisher of Ulysses Press and Perfect Bound</i></span></li> <li><span class="p-body"><i>Jack McDermott, Head of Mobile Growth at ElevenLabs</i></span></li> <li><span class="p-body"><i>Niamh Parsley, Head of Product and Service Design at Spotify</i></span></li> <li><span class="p-body"><i>Catherine Taibi, Senior Business Development Manager at LinkedIn</i></span></li> </ul> <p><span class="p-body">“This year, we are adding a special focus on building connections with the consumer, using technology-enhanced marketing and outreach, ensuring that attendees leave the program not only with top-tier industry connections, but also with actionable tools to make them better leaders, managers, and team players,” added <b>Chambers</b>.</span></p> <p><span class="p-body">A few program topics include:</span></p> <ul class="p-list"> <li><span class="p-body"><i>Building Consumer Connections – Turn interest into sales</i></span></li> <li><span class="p-body"><i>Consumer Tastes and Trends – Insights from inside and outside the industry</i></span></li> <li><span class="p-body"><i>Optimizing Niche Markets – Reach passionate, loyal readers</i></span></li> <li><span class="p-body"><i>The Power of Newsletters – Your Secret Growth Engine</i></span></li> <li><span class="p-body"><i>Social Media Intensive – What's driving engagement (and what's not)?</i></span></li> <li><span class="p-body"><i>Global Markets – Discover where readers are buying–and why</i></span></li> <li><span class="p-body"><i>The Audio Juggernaut – Invest smartly in audio’s next wave</i></span></li> </ul> <p><span class="p-body">Additional information about the 2026 NYU API program, registration, and the latest agenda is now available on the <a href="/content/sps-nyu/about/events/center-for-publishing-writing-and-media-events/advanced-publishing-institute.html" target="_self"><b>NYU API</b></a> webpage and through email at <a href="mailto:nyu.api@nyu.edu"><b>nyu.api@nyu.edu</b></a>. <b>An early-bird registration discount will be available through October 13, 2025.</b><a href="mailto:nyu.api@nyu.edu"></a></span></p> <p><span class="p-body">If you are a media member who wants to report on the event, please contact <b>Michael DeMeo at </b><a href="mailto:michael.demeo@nyu.edu" target="_blank"><b>michael.demeo@nyu.edu</b></a><b>.</b></span></p> <p><span class="p-body"><b>About NYU SPS Publishing, Writing, and Media<br> </b>In addition to the NYU API, NYU SPS PWM offers a range of innovative programs in publishing and digital media, including the <a href="/content/sps-nyu/homepage/academics/masters-degrees/ms-in-publishing--digital-and-print-media.html">MS in Publishing</a>, a 36-credit graduate program that prepares students for careers in books and digital and magazine media; the Summer Publishing Institute (SPI), a four-week intensive for recent college graduates, rising college seniors, and young professionals who are interested in entry-level careers in media; and executive education programs, both in New York and abroad. NYU SPS PWM also offers two fully online degrees, the <a href="/content/sps-nyu/homepage/academics/masters-degrees/ms-in-professional-writing.html">MS in Professional Writing</a> and the <a href="/content/sps-nyu/homepage/academics/masters-degrees/ms-in-translation.html">MS in Translation and Interpreting</a>; certificate and continuing education courses; and the Academy of Lifelong Learning.&nbsp; For more information, visit our <a href="/content/sps-nyu/homepage/academics/divisions-and-departments/center-for-publishing-and-applied-liberal-arts.html"><b>NYU SPS Publishing, Writing, and Media</b></a><b> </b>website<b>.</b></span></p> <p><span class="p-body"><b>About the NYU School of Professional Studies<br> </b>Established in 1934, NYU SPS is an internationally recognized university that offers diverse students access and opportunity to practical, real-world preparation to thrive in their careers while building the next generation of industry leaders ready to embrace tomorrow’s innovations and challenges and lead change in global workplaces.</span></p> <p><span class="p-body">The NYU SPS global community consists of industry professionals, doers, and trailblazers who are shaping the future of industries. This position positions the School as an idea incubator for various fields, including real estate, hospitality, global affairs, sports business, integrated marketing, HR, professional writing, and more.</span></p> <p><span class="p-body">Today, NYU SPS offers one of the most diverse portfolios of educational offerings at NYU, including graduate degrees, bachelor’s degrees for traditional and degree completion students, associate degrees, continuing education courses, and certificate programs.</span></p> <p><span class="p-body">NYU SPS hosts some of the largest and most in-demand industry conferences in the world, including the Schack Institute of Real Estate’s Capital Markets Conference, REIT Symposium, and National Symposium of Women in Real Estate; the Jonathan M. Tisch Center’s International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference; the Annual NYU Tax Conferences; and the NYU Coaching and Technology Summit. The School’s invaluable connections to industry leaders are a distinguishing factor in the education it provides.</span></p>