Marketplace issues
play a significant role in
determining access to
information
Information
as a product
A range of unique features
that affect the relationship
between customers and
information providers and the
nature of marketplace
The distinguishing characteristics
Distinct of any
other product
Information is not only a
product, but something
that can be used to
promote products and to
influence individuals
Information
products take a
variety of different
forms
Customers
This is other part in the marketing
exchange, every person is a
potential customer for some time
of information, product or service
Some terms for
the customers
Customers categories
Information industry
Some of the key stakeholders in
the traditional publishing process
and describes their roles in terms
that are applicable in both a
print-based and an electronic
environment
COMPETITORS, PARTNERS AND CONSORTIA
Thought the process of differentiation each
organization seeks to fill a unique niche or
role in the marketplace
There are a number of
issues that characterize the
information marketplace
Security data protection
and privacy. Standards.
Archiving and bibliographic
control
The network enterprise
Knowledge-based economies.
Intelectual property and
copyrights issues