Backlist Sales Decline
Definition
Failure to leverage data for ongoing backlist promotion leads to reduced ebook and print sales from new readers not buying prior titles.
Key Findings
- Financial Impact: 10-15% backlist revenue decline per publisher (industry plateau observed)
- Frequency: Annual, post-initial sales spikes
- Root Cause: Manual campaign management without data integration
Why This Matters
The Pitch: Australian publishers lose AUD 100,000+ yearly on backlist revenue plateau. Automated marketing transitions capture full series sales.
Affected Stakeholders
Marketing Teams, Publicists
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Methodology & Sources
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Related Business Risks
Backlist Opportunity Losses
Reprint Negotiation Errors
Verzögerter Zahlungsfluss durch langsame Royalty‑ und Earn‑Out‑Abrechnung
Fehlentscheidungen bei Vorschuss‑Höhen durch ungenaue Earn‑Out‑Daten
Autorenunzufriedenheit und Abwanderung durch intransparente Earn‑Out‑ und Royalty‑Reports
Unfaire Beteiligung an Nebenrechten durch schwache Vertragsverhandlung
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