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Learning Partnerships and Licensing Lead | Inspired Selection

#NewJob We are delighted to be working with a globally recognised professional membership body to recruit a Learning Partnership and Licensing Lead. £40,000 per annum. London / Hybrid. www.inspiredselection.com/jobs/jo00000... #Booksky #PublishingJobs #Publishing #Hiring

The British Book Awards 2026 Independent Bookshop of the Year finalists unveiled Across the UK and Ireland, 76 bookshops have been selected as regional and country finalists for The British Book Awards 2026 Independent Bookshop of the Year, the largest cohort in the prize’s histor...

Congratulations to the 76 bookshops that have been selected as regional and country finalists for The British Book Awards 2026 Independent Bookshop of the Year! www.thebookseller.com/news/the-bri... @thebookseller.com #booksky #britishbookawards #bookshop

Sales Manager, Europe | Inspired Selection

#NewJob We are partnering with a global leader in AI powered information technology solutions for libraries and information centres who are seeking a strategic Sales Account Manager to help build and develop the EU territory. www.inspiredselection.com/jobs/jo00000... #PublishingJobs #Booksky

Ever wondered who brings books to life beyond the pages? Come and discover the fast‑paced, vibrant world of marketing and publicity in this event brought to you by the Bloomsbury Institute and Writers & Artists on the 24th Feb! www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-c...
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Key account Manager - Online Sales | Inspired Selection

#NewJob We are looking for a Key Account Manager to join a leading illustrated publisher creating award winning fiction and non fiction across print, digital and audio. Apply here: www.inspiredselection.com/jobs/jo00000... #Hiring #PublishingCareers #Publishing #Booksky

Royalties Data Administrator 6 month FTC | Inspired Selection

#NewJob We are delighted to collaborate with an award-winning #publisher of Trade and Academic books. Who are looking for a Royalties Data Administrator to join their royalties team for 6 months paying £31,000 - £33,000 per annum: www.inspiredselection.com/jobs/jo00000... #PublishingJobs #Publishing

Learning Partnerships and Licensing Lead | Inspired Selection

#NewJob We are delighted to be working with a globally recognised professional membership body to recruit a Learning Partnership and Licensing Lead, £40,000 per annum with London | Hybrid working pattern. www.inspiredselection.com/jobs/jo00000... #PublishingJobs #WorkInPublishing #Hiring

Publicity and Marketing Manager | Inspired Selection

#NewJob Are you passionate about books and skilled in both publicity and marketing? Our client, a leading non-fiction and literary fiction book publisher, is seeking a dynamic Publicity and Marketing Manager to join their team. www.inspiredselection.com/jobs/jo00000...

Marketing and Publicity Manager | Inspired Selection

#NewJob We are really excited to be partnering with a values led independent publisher who is seeking a Marketing and Publicity Manager to help champion authors and deliver thoughtful and effective campaigns. www.inspiredselection.com/jobs/jo00000... #MarketingJobs #PublicityJobs

Subscriptions Marketing Manager | Inspired Selection

#NewJob We are working with a leading b2b media brand, looking to grow a brand new premium content platform with the help of a newly created role of Subscriptions Marketing Manager. www.inspiredselection.com/jobs/jo00000... #MarketingJobs #SubscriptionsMarketing

Closing off today with some positivity: the value we perceive for books is enduring, the emotional connection we have with books is not going anywhere..

The readers are out there - “The challenge is only to meet the readers where they are”

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“Vinyls have been growing steadily for 18 years, books have huge social respect”

Traditional formats still have incredible value

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What should authors do when trying to grab readers’ attention?

“ Understand where your audience is and trying to market to the things they value”

Understanding the moments when a reader bails, when attention breaks, especially with children’s, could really help publishers come up with stronger engagement strategy

“You have to go where the audiences are” - Bruce looks at the growth of audio and advices that publishers should be more influenced by consumer experiences rather than business models

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Nowadays, most people are going to social platforms to consume content coming from outside their friends network

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What works on social media is authenticity, first person perspective, unique tone of voice, all things that are innate to books

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What can publishers learn from tech on how to captivate audience’s attention?

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Closing this brilliant day at #ipgsc with a reflection of today’s Attention Economy from published author and tech leader Bruce Daisley

We end the session with some thought provoking interactive exercises that inspire us to reflect on management challenges and the vision we have for ourselves as managers 💡

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Finally, Andrew reflects on the importance of managing yourself, as a team manager too. Self awareness and balance are key to great management, from maintaining perspective to managing time effectively

Clarity in communication and setting expectations can be challenging, especially when dealing with a culture change and needing to adapt your style of communication - Andrew faced this when moving from the US to UK

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“Management is about enabling others to perform, not doing it yourself”

Shifting from individual employee to Manager can be the biggest hurdle, followed by the challenge of balancing team needs, organisational goals and personal growth

Effective management deliver strategy and help shape the strategy, boosts morale and productivity, and investing in management skill leads to stronger teams and helps future proof the industry

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Why Management matters now:

* people are the biggest expense for a business
* 1 in 3 people leave due to bad management
* 82% managers receive no formal training

Another important lesson Andrew shares with us is that as a manager, the team will look up to you to get a temperature check of where the business is at and how things are going

“Management is about what you learn and pick up along the way - and learning what is good and what is bad and apply that to your own management style”

We of course couldn’t miss the next session on How to be a Brilliant Manager with Andrew Stanley, chaired by our very own Abigail Barclay

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It’s not just librarians facing these challenges, it’s also booksellers and retailers, archives and museums, and academic researchers

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