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The International Bunch @internationalbunch.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Training to fit every team, wherever they're based. Custom training on the research ecosystem, delivered fully online so remote and non-UK teams can join easily. Get in touch: team@internationalbunch.com

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The International Bunch @internationalbunch.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Custom training to fit every team. Full-day, half-day, or spread over multiple days, we tailor training to fit your team's goals. Learn more: team@internationalbunch.com

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The International Bunch @internationalbunch.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Get confidential support from our CEO, Lou Peck and CMO, Hannah Baldwin. Sound boarding, strategizing, or just a listening ear, they're here to help. Find out more: www.internationalbunch.com/coaching

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The International Bunch @internationalbunch.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Is your social content fit for purpose? If you are struggling to explain the purpose of your social posts it might be time to re-evaluate. We can help you create a marketing plan that supports where your business is heading. Get in touch: team@internationalbunch.com

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The International Bunch @internationalbunch.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Predatory conferences exploit researchers and trade on your brand and damage integrity. Our CEO Lou’s latest post breaks down the red flags and uncovers key insights, part two coming Friday. Audio available: bit.ly/3SwxnhS @loupeck.bsky.social #ScholComm #Marketing

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The International Bunch @internationalbunch.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Join Lou Peck at #CharlestonInBetween this week. Don’t miss the chance to catch her insights while she is on a panel this Friday. Meanwhile, we’re pretty sure her mini zoo at home is missing her already. But the real question is: where has her peacock gone? #ScholComm #Marketing

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The International Bunch @internationalbunch.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

65% of people won't engage with content that isn't in their own language. Lou and Andrew's Scholarly Kitchen piece pulled this apart and on 27 May at 12pm, the first session of #SSP2026, we're getting into what to actually do about it. Read or listen before you arrive: bit.ly/4eVT0kR

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The International Bunch @internationalbunch.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

We'll be at SSP 28–30 May and would love to meet with you 💬 A quick catch-up, a proper chat about your marketing goals, or just a face-to-name moment we’re up for it all. 📩 Get in touch: team@internationalbunch.com to book a slot #SSP2026 #ScholarlyPublishing #AcademicPublishing #ConferenceSeason

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The International Bunch @internationalbunch.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

London Book Fair survival kit: badge ✅ coffee ✅ comfy shoes ✅ “quick chat?” ✅😄 Hannah: Tue–Wed | Lou and Philip: Wed–Thu Let’s meet: team@internationalbunch.com #LBF2026

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The International Bunch @internationalbunch.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Next week we’re doing the great British trek to #LBF2026: Hannah from Cambridge, Phil from North Yorkshire, and Lou from Gower. 🚆 If you’re there, come say hello or book a quick catch-up via team@internationalbunch.com

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The International Bunch @internationalbunch.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

We are heading to Research to Reader next week are you? Get in touch to set up a time to chat with Lou and Hannah, or come and find us during #R2RConf calendly.com/louisepeck

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The International Bunch @internationalbunch.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

📣Allow us to introduce ourselves. With specialties covering a wide range of marketing activities book a chat and find out how we can help support your team. Lets chat: www.internationalbunch.com/contact

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The International Bunch @internationalbunch.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Discover how AI is shaping our industry’s future and why responsible adoption is key. Read the latest from Hannah Baldwin and Carsten Borchert in Katina: katinamagazine.org/content/article/…

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The International Bunch @internationalbunch.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

#APE2026 has officially come to a close. and we're awaiting Lou's return to the office after her role as a moderator. We can't wait for all the insights and we know Fergus is missing her. What was your biggest takeaway from sessions? Let's keep the conversation going.

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The International Bunch @internationalbunch.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

We know there has been FOMO on LinkedIn for those missing #APE2026 but for those there today in rainy Berlin, join our CEO Lou Peck in moderating Day 2. Photo credit (Lou's photo): Photothek/Sebastian Rau

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The International Bunch @internationalbunch.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

At #APE2026? Don’t miss our CEO, Lou Peck, moderating the essential panel: ‘Safeguarding Research: The Role of Academic Publishers in an Era of Political and Public Pressure’ on Day 1. How are you safeguarding research? #ScholComm #AcademicPublishing

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The International Bunch @internationalbunch.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

Happy Holidays from Lou, Hannah, Philip, Pamela, Sharnie and Amy. #ScholComm #Marketing

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The International Bunch @internationalbunch.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Frankfurt visitors are meeting #DaiTheDragon and eating Welsh goodies! Catch up with today’s highlights and join the fun with Hannah and @loupeck.bsky.social #FBM25 #MarketingMatters #STMinFrankfurt

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The International Bunch @internationalbunch.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Join us at #FBM25 E83 Hall 4.0 and have your photo with our very own Welsh dragon #DaiTheDragon. He was very busy in #STMInFrankfurt!

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The International Bunch @internationalbunch.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

How are you supporting researchers in exile and safeguarding researchers in anonymous publishing? Join Lou and other speakers on the "Science in Exile & Anonymous Publishing – Protecting Vulnerable Researchers" session at #FBM25. Learn more: bit.ly/47nyvcu

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Sarah Phibbs - Director of Equity & Inclusion, STM | Research4Life Partnership.
Dr. Ilyas Saliba - Academic Freedom Expert, GPPi | Academic Freedom Index Co-Developer.
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When: 15 October, 15:00 - 16:00 (Europe/Berlin).
Where: Frankfurt Book Fair, Innovation Stage (Hall 4.0, H106).

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The International Bunch @internationalbunch.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Feeling a bit of FOMO about #STMinFrankfurt or #FBM25, or maybe you’re happy to get some work done?! Even if you’re not attending Frankfurt this year, your marketing goals and challenges still matter. Get in touch: www.internationalbunch.com/contact

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The International Bunch @internationalbunch.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

What are your goals for #STMinFrankfurt and FBM2025? Eating one of our caramel waffles, Welsh cakes or some Bara Birth should be top of your list! Come join us at our FBM2025 stand E83 Hall 4.0 and take a picture with #DaiTheDragon. Get in touch: www.internationalbunch.com/contact

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The International Bunch @internationalbunch.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

Lou, Hannah and #DaiTheDragon are heading to Frankfurt. Meet them at the STM dinner tonight and visit them at #FBM25 hall 4.0 stand E83 on #ConsultantsAvenue (they'll have lots of Welsh goodies!). #STMinFrankfurt #Marketing #ScholComm

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The International Bunch @internationalbunch.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Every role in your #Marketing team is a superhero, from the Data Scientist to the AI/Automation Architect. Each person brings a unique strength, and together, they’re unstoppable. Ready to lead your team into the future of marketing? Explore: bit.ly/3KgGcbA

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The International Bunch @internationalbunch.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

Communities deserve better: stop being left behind. Get ready to rethink messaging and engagement, and start resonating more. Find out more from Lou in her latest post bit.ly/4ncib3L and if you are at #Strategies25, Lou is there and would love to chat about it further.

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Communities deserve better: stop being left behind. It's time to step up and meet expectations.

Why are some publishers and service providers still so “2000” in 2025? Get ready to rethink messaging and engagement, and start resonating more.

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The International Bunch @internationalbunch.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

It’s #PeerReviewWeek 2025! This year’s theme, 'Rethinking Peer Review in the AI Era', invites us all to reflect on how artificial intelligence is transforming research and scholarly publishing. How should AI be used in peer review? Share your thoughts in the comments below. #Marketing #ScholComm

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The International Bunch @internationalbunch.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Big thanks to #ALPSP for organising the #ALPSP2025 conference that kept our brains buzzing (and our coffee cups full). See you in a few weeks at #FBM2025 with even more caffeine and even bigger ideas.

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The International Bunch @internationalbunch.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

At #ALPSP2025? How many times have you heard “Who’s got the WiFi password?” or “Sorry, can you repeat the question?” Drop your favourite conference cliché below 👇 #ALPSP #ALPSPConference

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The International Bunch @internationalbunch.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Here's your #ALPSP2025 weather forecast for 11th September... Chat to Hannah today, the coffee is free. #ALPSPConference

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The International Bunch @internationalbunch.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Tired of the same old conference chatter? So are we. Let’s shake up scholarly publishing together. Agree, disagree, or want to debate? Speak with Hannah at #ALPSP2025 this week. #ScholComm #Marketing

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The International Bunch @internationalbunch.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

Imagine being told you can read the words but not see the meaning. Inaccessible visuals silence voices and exclude millions. Alt text isn’t just metadata. It’s dignity. 👉 Find out more: bit.ly/3Vtav0N #ScholComm #OpenResearch

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The International Bunch @internationalbunch.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Ugly Ads: the Secret Weapon for engaging the research community? The rise of Lo-fi marketing and UGC with @loupeck.bsky.social. This shift isn't just about being different; it's about being more effective. bit.ly/4iM12ex #ScholComm #Marketing

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The International Bunch @internationalbunch.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

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The International Bunch @internationalbunch.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

Marketing Matters: Embrace AI Opportunities in Scholarly Communications Now available on YouTube with international lawyer and researcher @effoduh.bsky.social: bit.ly/3DLK3KS Discover our new webinar series with The International Bunch and Delta Think. #ScholComm #Marketing

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Research Information @researchinfo.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Wiley joins India’s One Nation One Subscription scheme www.researchinformation.info/news/wiley-j... Initiative aimed at creating "unified national research ecosystem that will empower Indian researchers" @wiley.com

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Wiley joins India's One Nation One Subscription scheme - Research Information

Groundbreaking initiative aimed at creating "unified national research ecosystem that will empower Indian researchers"

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The International Bunch @internationalbunch.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

🔥Embrace AI Opportunities in Scholarly Communications. Marketing Matters: a FREE webinar series from The International Bunch & @deltathink.bsky.social. Join our first session on Thur February 27, 2025 at 10 am ET/3 pm GMT with @effoduh.bsky.social. 🔗Register now: bit.ly/42UeZmb #ScholComm #AI

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The International Bunch @internationalbunch.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

📢Have you registered yet? Marketing Matters: a FREE webinar series from The International Bunch & @deltathink.bsky.social Our first session: Embrace AI in Scholarly Communications on Feb 27, 2025 at 10 am ET/3 pm GMT with @effoduh.bsky.social 👉Register now: bit.ly/42UeZmb #ScholComm #Marketing

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The International Bunch @internationalbunch.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

🚀Will you be at the #R2RConf next week? 👋Come meet @loupeck.bsky.social, our CEO - let's talk all things scholarly communications and how we can help you with your marketing. #R2RConf #ScholComms #Marketing

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The International Bunch @internationalbunch.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

🐝We've been 'busy bees' over the past few months! Read the latest edition of The International Buzz newsletter: bit.ly/3QgmVqj What's inside? The Rosenblum Award APE kick-starts 2025 Informative resources Publishing Tech Trends 2025 …and more! 👉Not subscribed? Join now. #Marketing #ScholComm

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The Rosenblum Award, APE kick-starts 2025, Informative resources, Publishing Tech Trends 2025, Upcoming events, New Year New Skills, and so much more!

Welcome to the first newsletter of 2025. Januarys usually mean slow starts, catch-ups, and getting back into the scholarly swing of things after the holiday break, but this is not the case for our com...

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The International Bunch @internationalbunch.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

🔥Marketing Matters. A new webinar series from The International Bunch & @deltathink.bsky.social Don't miss our first session: Embrace AI Opportunities in Scholarly Communications with @effoduh.bsky.social 🗓️Feb 27, 2025 ⏲️10 am ET / 3 pm GMT 👉Register now: bit.ly/42UeZmb #ScholComm #Marketing

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The International Bunch @internationalbunch.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

📢Marketing Matters. A new webinar series from The International Bunch & @deltathink.bsky.social. 🆕Join our first session: Embracing AI in Scholarly Communications on Feb 27, 2025 at 10 am ET / 3 pm GMT with @effoduh.bsky.social. 👉Register now: bit.ly/42UeZmb #ScholComm #Marketing #AI

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The International Bunch @internationalbunch.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

🚀Heading to the Researcher to Reader conference in London from 25-26 February 2025? 👋Come meet Hannah Baldwin, our Director of Marketing Success. Let’s talk all things marketing, scholarly comms, and how we can help you and your team. #R2RConf #ScholComms #Marketing

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Springer Nature @springernature.com · 04/02/2025

What goes into the launch of a new, future-focused, #OpenAccess imprint at Springer Nature? The @discoverjrnls.bsky.social family reveal how they went about launching 60 journals with more to follow: bit.ly/3Q1LdnV

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Researcher to Reader Conference @r2rconf.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Our #R2RConf Programme for 25-26 Feb 2025, includes loads of Lightning Talks: · Peer Review, Reimagined - Marion Morrow · Collective Funding for OA Books - Becky Hill · What Comes After the PDF? Video! - Dr Ben Kaube · Why Don’t Researchers Share Data? - Daniel Keirs

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R2R 2025 Conference Programme The Programme for the R2R Conference, taking place on 25 & 26 February 2025, is shown below. The Programme is subject to change. Tuesday 25 February 2025 08:30&nbs…

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