Which major publishing merger created the 'Big Five' publisher Penguin Random House in 2013?

The publishing industry has seen significant consolidation over the past few decades, with major companies merging to create powerful conglomerates that control large portions of the book market. These brand mergers have dramatically reshaped how authors get published, how books are marketed, and what readers ultimately find on shelves. Test your knowledge about one of the most significant publishing mergers in recent history!

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• Random House (owned by Bertelsmann) merged with Penguin Books (owned by Pearson)
• HarperCollins acquired Penguin Books from Pearson PLC
• Simon & Schuster merged with Random House to create a new entity
• Hachette Book Group purchased both Penguin and Random House divisions

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