Maverick Publishing Consultants and TopEdit Announce a Strategic Partnership to Bridge International Publishers into the Chinese Researcher Market
Maverick Publishing Consultants, a leading provider of strategic services to academic and scholarly publishers, and TopEdit, a premier editorial and academic support company, are delighted to announce a new partnership designed to help international publishers successfully access and engage with the rapidly growing Chinese researcher market.
This collaboration combines Maverick’s deep understanding of the global publishing landscape with TopEdit’s extensive on-the-ground experience and huge researcher and university network within the Chinese academic community. Together, the two organizations will offer a comprehensive suite of services tailored to publishers seeking to establish a strong foothold in China.
Through this partnership, international publishers will gain access to a full spectrum of solutions, including:
Author Training: Workshops and resources to help Chinese researchers publish successfully in high-impact international journals.
Peer Reviewer Identification and Training: Connecting publishers with qualified reviewers and providing training to elevate the quality of peer review.
Editor Training: Programs designed to support and develop editorial talent within the region.
Sourcing Editors and Editorial Board Members: Leveraging TopEdit’s network to recruit leading Chinese academics for editorial positions.
Marketing to Key Authors: Targeted outreach strategies to engage top-tier researchers and institutions.
Partnerships with Institutions and Societies: Facilitating collaborations between publishers and key Chinese universities, hospitals, and research societies.
Partnerships with Chinese Journals/Publishers: Creating pathways for collaboration between international and domestic Chinese journals.
Developing Strategic Plan to Promote Publishers in China: promote international publishers in China via various channels, including social media platforms, hosting webinars, and international conferences.
China Tour Facilitating: Organize China tour and facilitate meetings with local publishers, libraries, universities, and hospitals.
Maverick Publishing Consultants provides a range of services to academic and scholarly publishers and professional associations. Many of Maverick’s clients are keen to build closer links with researchers in Asia, which is now a powerhouse of global research.
TopEdit offers personalized editorial and publication services, as well as academic support for authors from non-English speaking countries, with a primary focus on China.
“We are thrilled to formalize our relationship with TopEdit,” said Jayne Marks, CEO at Maverick Publishing Consultants. “For our clients, navigating the Chinese market can be complex. By partnering with TopEdit, we can offer a direct, informed, and effective route to engaging with the researchers, institutions, and societies that are driving global scientific output.”
Becky Moakes Maverick CCO said “This is an exciting development for Maverick and gives us an all-important extension to our global network. Understanding the market in China and building links with key institutions and researchers is a frequent goal for our clients and this partnership will help us to help our clients.”.
Dr. Ning Zhang, CEO of TopEdit, commented, “This partnership represents a significant step forward in our mission to bridge cultures and advance scholarly communication. By combining our local expertise and relationships with Maverick’s strategic consulting services, we can provide international publishers with the tailored support they need to build meaningful and lasting connections within the Chinese academic ecosystem.”