About Us

The Book Marketing Society

The Book Marketing Society was launched in November 2004 with the objective of becoming the representative body of marketing within the book industry. As such, it aims to champion marketing professionalism and help to expand the UK book market. Anyone who works for a book publisher, book retailer or book wholesaler is eligible for full membership, whilst those from associated areas of the publishing and book retailing industry are eligible for associate membership.

The BMS can help deliver:

collaborative projects to expand the book market
networking opportunities
the chance to debate industry initiatives
a briefing centre
learning opportunities
a higher profile for marketing within the book industry

Membership of the BMS will provide opportunities for:

regular discussions with colleagues in the book industry on marketing issues
collaborative approaches to expanding the book market
collective research
learning about marketing in other industries

For more details on membership or meetings, please email johenry@publishingnews.co.uk or alastair@agile-ideas.com.