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A version of this blog post first appeared on the Digital Book World site. Bradley Metrock produced the iBooks Author Conference from 2015 through 2017, before Score Publishing acquired Digital Book World, and has authored many articles on the state of the publishing industry and recent trends.
This is a guest post by Laurence Kilpatrick. Laurence keeps track of developments in the world of non-fiction, offering bespoke book recommendations to The Pigeonhole business book club clients, while also managing projects with our publishers, ensuring that their stock of crime, thriller and commercial fiction titles reach the biggest audience possible. You can contact Laurence@ThePigeonhole.com or @ThePigeonholeHQ.
Job Title: Marketing Executive
Salary: Up to £20,000
Location: Newark, Nottinghamshire
Emily Orford is Marketing Manager at Pluto Press, an independent publisher of radical, non-fiction books. Having been active in UK radical politics from the age of 14, she is committed to bringing a range of new, original thought to the discourse of the Left. Her work in digital marketing has been shortlisted for the IPG Awards 2018.
Bridget Lawless is a screenwriter, novelist and educator. She has written a number of educational books about social issues, including drugs and violence. Currently she’s re-evaluating her own fictional writing and first novel in the light of launching the Staunch Book Prize, which is proving an interesting creative challenge.
This role at The Quarto Group is a full time, 9-12 months fixed term contract to cover part of the Group Director of Corporate Marketing & Communications’ remit while she is on maternity leave. It reports to the Chief Executive Officer.
Abbie Headon runs Abbie Headon Publishing Services, and offers a range of skills including writing, editing and commissioning, alongside social media, website development and publishing management. She champions fresh approaches to solving the industry’s challenges and can be found mingling at most publishing events. Abbie’s also BookMachine’s Commissioning Editor and sits on the BookMachine Editorial Board.
Matt Haslum spent 8 years building an award-winning digital creative agency working with big brands, helping them focus on engaging their customers online. He joined Faber & Faber as Marketing Director in 2012, building a list-focussed consumer-facing marketing team along side an award-winning website and Members programme. Since leaving Faber in 2017, Matt has been consulting for publishers and creative agencies on a broad range of topics – from digital development, to list & campaign planning, to marketing and publishing strategy. In March 2018, Matt became UK MD of Chelsea Green Publishing, leading US publisher on the politics and practise of sustainable living.
Claire Maxwell is a freelance publicist, former journalist and a member of BookMachine Works. She’s worked in the communications department of various publishing companies in the UK including Canongate Books and Icon Books, managing huge campaigns and securing national and regional publicity for a number of authors.
Lauren Nickodemus is co-founder of the indie publishing company Monstrous Regiment, and works in book marketing. Originally from Michigan, she is now based in Edinburgh. She tweets very sparingly at @laurennicko and spends her free time writing speculative fiction.
Ellen Desmond makes up the other half of Monstrous Regiment. In 2016 she was awarded the title of Ireland’s Best Student Editor and nominated for an SAAI Award for contribution to Irish student media and publishing. She’s always happy to connect on Twitter @ellen_desmond.
Do we need so many literary prizes? And how do they work? Well, on Wednesday 14th March we’re talking all things literary prizes with The TLS. You can book a ticket here. To whet your whistle ahead of the event, the brilliant Michael Caines from The TLS has answered some burning questions on the literary prize subject.
Publisher: The Quarto Group
Job Location: London, UK
We are looking to appoint an Online Marketing and Social Media Executive in our Adult Title Marketing, UK team. Reporting to the Senior Marketing Manager, this role will work primarily with The Quarto Group Adult imprints and drive www.quartoknows.com social media growth. You will also be involved in select campaigns for The Quarto Group Children’s imprints and activity on their social media channels.
Lindsay Powles has worked at Nielsen Book for 2 years as an Account Manager within their Discovery & Commerce team, predominately working with publishers who use the look inside marketing tool, Book2Look. Before Nielsen, she worked for 7 years for a technology company creating apps and tools for companies to interact with their delegates at corporate events and conferences.
