But at first he resisted renewing a commitment to professional publishing.
The printing press remains the machine of choice for high-volume, professional publishing.
Operating profit in broadcasting fell 3.9 percent, and was off slightly in educational and professional publishing.
A second major trend that Watt studies is the "rise of the reading public" and the growth of professional publishing during this period.
Academic and professional publishing, which embraced digital platforms over a decade ago, continues to lead the field.
Operating profit rose in the quarter at the educational and professional publishing, financial services and broadcasting divisions.
Or that acquisitions and mergers would result in a stronger, more professional publishing industry?
The company's professional publishing and cable television businesses continued to perform well.
Hungry Minds' computer books would complement Wiley's technical and professional publishing businesses.
She has also worked for over four years in professional publishing.