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Description

The Multichannel Content Management Platform known as Desk is a cloud-based solution designed to oversee the creation of both digital and print publications for newspapers and magazines. Prominent publishers like JPI Media in the UK, La Stampa in Italy, and Newsday in the US have adopted the Desk platform to execute their digital-first publishing initiatives. Desk streamlines the entire content production process through customizable workflows, features for managing images, video oversight, and a dynamic framework for metadata management that includes automatic content tagging. This platform provides a versatile environment for creating and preparing content for both online and offline distribution. By utilizing a single tool and workflow, users can seamlessly navigate between web and print publication preparations, eliminating channel barriers. It offers extensive digital enhancements, including galleries, multimedia elements, embedded content, hyperlinks, and maps, ensuring no compromises in quality. Furthermore, Desk allows for the efficient management of even the most content-rich homepages, with capabilities for concurrent multi-user access and alternative guided layouts for different homepage sections, making it an ideal choice for modern publishing needs. This comprehensive approach enhances collaboration and speeds up the publication process, ensuring that teams can work effectively together.

Description

knkPublishing is dedicated to supporting a diverse range of publishing businesses. Our innovative software, knkMedia, is tailored to cater specifically to the unique demands of these media and publishing enterprises. As a comprehensive solution, knkPublishing offers a fully integrated system designed for publishing companies eager to transition into the digital realm. We provide essential ERP functionalities such as Financial Management, alongside specialized publishing features like Rights Management and marketing automation through our CRM, ensuring that your teams have access to a unified tool that utilizes consistent and dependable data throughout the organization. Distinctively, knkPublishing is recognized as the sole Microsoft Certified software for publishers across the globe. With more than three decades of expertise in publishing software, we have acted as a transformative force for numerous publishers. Our presence is felt at industry conferences, where we engage with publishing associations and collaborate closely with our clients as genuine partners in innovation, always striving to enhance their operations and outcomes. By fostering these relationships, we continue to evolve and adapt our offerings to meet the ever-changing needs of the publishing landscape.

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API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Smartflow Yes 

Integrations

Smartflow No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App Yes 
iPad App Yes 
Android App Yes 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs No 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Atex

Founded

1973

Country

United States

Website

www.atex.com/products/desk/

Vendor Details

Company Name

knk Software

Founded

1988

Country

United States

Website

www.knkpublishingsoftware.com

Product Features

Content Management

Audio Content No 
Customizable Templates No 
Document Indexing No 
E-forms No 
Full Text Search No 
Image Editor No 
SEO Management No 
Text Editor No 
Version Control No 
Video Content No 
Website Management No 

Desktop Publishing

For Newspapers / Magazines No 
For Printing No 
For eBooks No 
HTML Import / Export No 
Handles Database Formats No 
Image Editing No 
Multiple Editing Layers No 
Object Snapping / Grouping No 
PDF Export / Import No 
Templates No 

Publishing and Subscriptions

Advertising Management No 
Books No 
Campaign Management No 
Catalogs No 
Circulation Management No 
Content Management No 
Layout & Design No 
Magazines No 
Newsletters No 
Newspapers No 

Product Features

Desktop Publishing

For Newspapers / Magazines No 
For Printing No 
For eBooks No 
HTML Import / Export No 
Handles Database Formats No 
Image Editing No 
Multiple Editing Layers No 
Object Snapping / Grouping No 
PDF Export / Import No 
Templates No 

Publishing and Subscriptions

Advertising Management Yes 
Books Yes 
Campaign Management Yes 
Catalogs No 
Circulation Management Yes 
Content Management Yes 
Layout & Design No 
Magazines Yes 
Newsletters Yes 
Newspapers No 

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