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January 2020 | Issue 1

A new year, a new decade, and certainly a lot of new things coming your way from Exeter.
As we kick-off 2020, we continue to look for new ways to grow, to create value for our customers. In this issue, we look back on the Exeter Day celebrations where the employees celebrated the success and growth of the organization as it stepped into the 16th year of incorporation. Converting a great idea into a reality is not easy. We talk about discovering a new process called the Design Sprint and our experience implementing the process to solve problems. The publishing industry is a fast-moving sector with a lot of changes happening all the time. We have compiled some of the publishing trends that were popular in 2019. We hope you have fun reading this newsletter and would be
grateful for your feedback as well. Happy Reading!
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Bringing ideas to life with Design Sprints!

Image via Jake Knapp and Google Ventures

Five days, seven people, no disruptions, a whole lot of sketches and one goal! Is it possible to actually get something substantial accomplished in 5 days? Yes! Says Design Sprints (www.thesprintbook.com), a technique pioneered and propagated by Jake Knapp from Google Ventures. The sprint is a meticulous five-day process that aims to answer critical questions with the “design, build and launch” approach. At Exeter, we decided to kick-off the new year
with a Design Sprint.

The big idea suggested by the Design Sprints is to have a shorter development period and a rigid time box set for the team to focus only on essential activities. Jake notes that the process works best with a cross-functional team of seven people- “any more will create a drag”. On Monday, you make a map of the problem. On Tuesday, you sketch the solutions. On Wednesday, you decide which sketch is the best. On Thursday, you create a prototype for your idea. And on Friday, you test the prototype with your customers. Ta-da! There it is... almost ready to launch!

The objective of this framework is to help the team define, sketch, choose and prototype the best solutions through user validation. Design Sprint is a substitute for the brainstorming process. It takes you from a problem to a testable solution in just five days. If your team is grappling with some complex problems, Design Sprint is all you need.
You’ll be amazed by the results. We were amazed too!

We used the Sprint to come up with a radical way to enhance the kriyadocs experience for our customers and were amazed at all the creative solutions that we were able to come up with. Stay tuned to more updates from us.

If you would like to know more about this process or would like to hear more details about what we did, please do drop in a line to marketing@exeterpremedia.com. We would be happy to share our experience with you and help you figure out how to apply the same process to any of the complex problems you are grappling with.

Reference:
https://www.thesprintbook.com/

Kriyapedia

As we ring in the new year, it’s a great time for authors and publishers to stop and take stock of the key trends that shaped the publishing industry in 2019. So here are 3 things you absolutely need to know about the current publishing trends:

Audiobooks: Audiobooks are the fastest-growing segment in the publishing industry. An enhanced ebook is the best way to engage the audience with the content. To be consistent in this technology-driven era, you must consider the modern approach of ebooks.
Artificial Intelligence: From automated formatting to royalty management software, AI has always helped us take epublishing to the next level. There are a wide range of tools that have not just helped us automate daunting processes, but also have given the power to new independent voices by making self-publishing more accessible.
Data Protection: The rising need for data protection is growing quicker than ever. It has become crucial to protect the user’s online identity than protecting the online content itself. With GDPR coming into the picture, publishers have been extra careful about what data the publishers are collecting from their readers.

Click on the links below to know more about the trends that shaped the publishing industry in 2019:

In the Mirror

Exeter turns 16!

We Exeterians gathered together on a weekend by the beachside to reminisce and celebrate the success and growth of the company. Hosting the event away from the hustle and bustle of the office life, ensured maximum enjoyment and retreat.

The event kicked-off with outdoor games like Tug of War, Sack Race, Cricket, Volleyball, Badminton and more. It was heart-warming to see employees participating in each and every activity with the utmost zeal. After a series of energetic activities, the participants were prepared for an extravagant evening. The stage was perfectly set and lit to host diverse performances. One of the most awaited segments of the evening was the award distribution which served as a platform to felicitate the employees who have been with Exeter for more than 5 and 10 years.

The program ended with a speech delivered by CEO Ravi Venkataramani. He expressed pleasure in seeing the entire Exeter family on this remarkable day. He outlined the achievements of the company and thanked the organizers for creating a wonderful program. The team returned with a big smile and a lot of beautiful memories, all geared up to welcome 2020!

Each month Exeter brings you our reflections (pun intended!) of the ever-changing publishing world. Join us as we share updates and insights through Kriya Kaleidoscope. Click here for recent issues. Would you like to share updates or your views? We would love to hear from you.
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