One of the unique ways Jinfo serves the information industry is as a bridge between buyers and suppliers of information products and services on goals, requirements and limitations.

Complete our Jinfo Survey on "Empowering end-users of information products" and you'll be part of a timely example of how we play this role.

As I reviewed early results, I found one overwhelming comment about what buyers want from suppliers:

"Quit contacting end-users directly; go through the information team."

When I shared this titbit of information with a supplier we often work with, they were baffled, and asked:

"How are we supposed to help users understand what they can do with the product?"

This difference of perspective is a perfect example of where we need to foster closer partnership – real partnership – between buyers and suppliers.

In April, we are running a Community session entitled, Negotiation clinic - role-play and Q&A, offering practical examples of the kinds of concerns that can come up in contract negotiation and how to cope with them.

Jinfo's Community sessions are another unique way that we bridge the gaps between buyers and suppliers. Their real-time dialogue is a low-risk, direct way for each side to hear about the other's challenges, perspectives and goals.

Information professionals and suppliers all want the same outcome:

• A thriving information economy
• End-users who turn to high-quality information products
• Stakeholders who are ready to invest in information.

Jinfo creates the bridge between differing expectations and the best way to achieve those goals.

Robin Neidorf
Director of Research and Head of Consulting

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What's New at Jinfo

• Report: Community deck - pricing models for information and data licensing (8th March 2021)
• Report: Community deck - State of the industry, 2021 (24th February 2021)
• Community: Negotiation clinic - role-play and Q&A (13th April 2021)
• Consulting on Value Chain: With a pilot project, you can test out Jinfo's value chain process and document exactly what it would take to analyse your value chains... and quantify the benefits. Learn more about Consulting on Value Chain »

Subscription Tip: Jinfo's Content includes many worksheets and activities. Share your notes with your account manager, and we'll provide feedback and suggestions for you to continue your work. The articles in our Focus on Value Chain are a thought-provoking starting point.

What are the benefits of a Jinfo Subscription?

• Saves time by using our original research and practical resources
• Gives you the tools to define, communicate and measure information value
• Helps you reinvent your information service through insight into what the best companies do.

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• Research update - our Community is your community, especially if you license content on 11th March
  Concerned about trends in content licensing? Jinfo Community sessions connect you with peers facing the same challenges, in a unique, confidential environment. Access Community, along with all our Content, with a Jinfo Subscription.
  
  
• Research update - aspiring to "strategic"? You're in good company on 18th February
  Complete Jinfo's self-assessment worksheet to help you increase your value, negotiate from a position of strength and be more strategic about content portfolio management.

"I just wanted to pass on my thanks to you and your colleagues for a really inspiring and useful session; my first Jinfo Community session!...Once again, thank you so much for a really great session, I look forward to attending and contributing to others in the future."
Client Development Manager, global law firm
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