Join the BMS

Anyone working for a UK publisher, bookseller or other associated area of the book industry with an interest in communications is eligible to join the BMS.

BENEFITS

Every member benefits from:

  • The opportunity to submit for (and win!) the BMS Seasonal Awards, with automatic entry for winners onto the British Book Awards Marketing Strategy of the Year longlist
  • Free attendance at each Member Meeting (minimum 4 across the year) with exciting guest speakers and case-studies
  • A free bar after in-person meetings, providing a fantastic opportunity to network with fellow members
  • Access to James Spackman’s popular BMS Masterclasses looking at campaigns in depth – only available to members
  • A discounted membership rate for the BMS Primer Day and other development workshops
  • Free attendance at BMS social events, such as Awards drinks and the Agenda Setting Breakfast we hosted with Twitter Europe VP Bruce Daisley’s motivational session
  • The opportunity to promote job vacancies to the whole membership via the BMS website and social media platforms

SUBSCRIPTION

 The fee structure is as follows:

  • Standard member (ie: marketer within a publisher, bookseller) – £84.00 per year
  • Industry member (ie: from a body such as the BA, PA, Nielsen or an agency) – £300.00 per year

Freelancers are entitled to join the BMS at a flat rate of £120.00 per year.

We also offer a discount of 25% for regional publishers or booksellers who are unable to attend the meetings:

Regional member – £63.00

Subscription payments also go towards funding four places on the annual BMS Primer Day for individuals interested in starting a career in marketing within the book industry.

Payments are due each January – members joining during the year will pay a pro-rata’d rate.

 

If you’d like to join, simply click the button below to email us, letting us know how many memberships you wish to purchase.