5 Biggest Publishing Companies in the World

4. Pearson plc (NYSE:PSO)

Total Revenue of the Company (in billions): $4.88

Total Number of Employees: 20,000

Pearson plc (NYSE:PSO), serving customers in nearly 200 countries, provides education services. The company publishes textbooks, digital on-line content, and courses for the professional development of teachers. Although it has operations in more than 70 nations, the North American market accounts for 60% of its income.

Among the educational media brands owned by Pearson plc (NYSE:PSO) include Addison-Wesley, Peachpit, Prentice Hall, eCollege, Longman, Scott Foresman, and others.