How do book publishers and private equity fit together? Is this a clash of cultures - or a fruitful alliance? These questions formed the basis of the "Global 50 CEO Talk" at the Frankfurt Book Fair 2024. Jonathan Karp, CEO of Simon & Schuster (S&S, acquired by KKR for $1.62bn in 2023), and Richard Sarnoff, Chairman of Media for S&S shareholder KKR, sat down with moderator Rüdiger Wischenbart. They discussed their joint strategy, the opportunities and risks of AI, as well as subscription models and cost savings. The most important statements at a glance. 

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