ad:tech 2013 at Olympia 11-12th September

The conference for Digital Marketing, took place at Olympia 11-12 September 2013.

With a wide range of seminars to attend and free keynote sessions, with high powered speakers, the 2013 ad:tech was a media event not to be missed. Some of the most important agencies, media owners and brands were present which allowed for easy networking with other industry professionals. 

With over 150 exhibitors in marketing, lead generation, analytics, SEO and more, the event was perfect for businesses to explore the benefits of engaging with online media. Brand marketers, agency executives and  media owners needed only to attend this event, ad: tech London, to meet with online industry professionals.

ad:tech was promoted as the space for the UK digital marketing and media community to network and define digital strategies and keep up to date with the most recent trends and technical developments.

In a fast moving industry, this event created a welcome buzz in the otherwise techie world of online publishing and enabled professionals and businesses alike up to date with new developments and trends. It offered those attending the opportunity to  benefit from learning about best practices and new trends and also to learn about how digital media is being obtained and sold and how this affects publishers, agencies and brands. 

ad: tech was a brilliant event of which the organizers can rightly be proud. 

A keynote speaker from Adestra. The company was founded in 2004 and is a leading email service provider with a global client base.

Women in Publishing Meeting 11th September 2013  

                      Suzi Astbury MD of Inspired Selection, Digital and Print Publishing Recruitment.
                                                             www.inspiredselection.com

Suzy Astbury was the guest speaker at the well attended September meeting of Women in Publishing. Suzy and her consultants  discussed how to produce a CV and covering letter which would help attain a job interview and then described techniques preparing for and attending the interview, followed by post-interview suggestions. The majority of those attending already had publishing experience post-graduation and were seeking employment or career change. The mood was upbeat as publishing recruitment has seen a recovery in recent months and we were told that those who had turned to freelance work after redundancy are now returning to full-time paid employment and more job opportunities, especially for those with digital publishing skills, are available.

Inspired Selection is one of the leading publishing recruitment companies in the UK.

Book Machine 25/09/2013

BookMachine

Bookmachine is launching a new global hub for the publishing industry, BookMachine.me, with 6 events, in 6 cities, all on one night.

London, New York, Oxford, Brighton, Barcelona & Toronto.

London 6-11.30 p.m. Tickets £5.00

Eric Huang,   the Development Director at Made in Me, (award winning digital agency specializing in children’s entertainment and brand development) is speaking in London and the sponsor for the  event is the Publishers Licensing Society.

http://bookmachine.org/everywhere/

Sophie Hannah and Poirot

Poet and thriller writer Sophie Hannah is to write a new "Agatha Christie" Poirot. Appearing on ITV news at 10 on the 4th September with Agatha Christie's grandson, Mathew Pritchard, the Cambridge based writer revealed that they were collaborating on the first new Poirot story for forty years.

Sophie Hannah is speaking on Saturday 28 September at the British Film Institute, London - 6.30 pm,  ‘The Radio Times and Crime‘ – panel discussion event about crime fiction on television, with Erin Kelly and others. 6.30 pm.

http://www.sophiehannah.com/

Are you experienced in SEO and SMX? London Conference May 2014

The search marketing conference for experts is to be held in London May 2014. SMX London is the place for SEMs. Get tips for driving traffic and increasing conversions from paid search advertising, SEO, social media marketing, search analytics and more. 

http://searchmarketingexpo.com/?utm_source=tdm-smxlondon&utm_medium=aboutnav&utm_campaign=smx

Workshop - How to profit from non-fiction writing and the Social Media

Workshop – 3 October 2013 10am to 4pm (Putney)

How to profit from non-fiction writing and the Social Media 

 Cost - £80

http://londonmumsmagazine.com/event/how-to-profit-from-non-fiction-writing-and-the-social-media-workshop-3-october-2013-10am-to-4pm-putney

English Pen Literary Cafe

English Pen holds a literary cafe at the London Book Fair where writers from around the world are interviewed about their work. 

The sessions at the literary cafe venue are amongst the most popular events held at the London Book Fair. 

I think that they are superior to those held at Frankfurt . 

The 2014 Fair will take place  7th - 10th April. The fair kicks off with a Digital Minds Conference held on the 7th (9 a.m. to 6 p.m). This event is always popular so early booking is recommended.

The Frankfurt Buchmesse takes place 9th to 13th October 2013.

World Book Night

In April World Book Night celebrates the joy of reading. Volunteers give away specially selected and printed books in the UK, Ireland and the USA. Books have the power to unite and create communities, and to improve literacy. In 2013 World Book Night was held on the 23rd April, and 500,000 books were given away by volunteers to individuals and selected institutions. UNESCO appointed the 23rd April as the day of the book. It is also St. George's Day and the birthday of Shakespeare. You too can help World Book Night by becoming a volunteer or giving to the cause. Applications to be a volunteer close in January 2014. 

World Book Night at the London Book Fair

Book Trust

Book Trust is a reading and writing charity that changes lives. Supported by publishers and funded by central and local government, the trust gives away thousands of books each year.  The charity also gives prizes to children and adults and makes book recommendations.  It inspires children and adults to read and benefit from the world of literature. The website also hosts several blogs  and has a resources section useful for schools and individuals.

http://www.booktrust.org.uk/

Booktrust at the 2011 London Book Fair

Women in Publishing

Suzanne Collier 

Suzanne set up  Book Careers. She has helped and inspired many women to succeed in their publishing careers. In 2011 Women in Publishing awarded her the coveted Pandora Award which recognizes female achievement in the  publishing industry.

This is Suzanne receiving her award in December 2011.

I won a  £250 prize from Pensord for the charity of my choice.  This is me in 2012 presenting the cheque to Ben Barkow Director of the Weiner Library in Russell Square, London WC1.

 http://www.wienerlibrary.co.uk/

Women Publishers 

Meike Ziervogel of Peirene Press 

Meike Ziervogel set up Peirene Press in North London a couple of years ago and her publishing house and books have been listed for awards on a regular basis.  She has spoken at Women in Publishing about how she set up her small publishing company publishing books in translation, and participated in a session at the London Book Fair in April 2013. In How to Set Up Your Own Publishing House she spoke about  having a distinctive voice in a niche market. She publishes short books using trusted translators and offers subscribers three publications a year. With literary salons held at her house in north London she has a dedicated following. Peirene Press has used interns to help expand the business.

http:/www.peirenepress.com/

        Meike Ziervogel with Lousie Bainbridge at the Pandora Awards Ceremony, December 2011.

Publishing Industry - Secret Tip Number 1

Did you know that The Book Trade Charity holds regular sales of new books donated by publishers, wholesalers, literary agents and bookshops?

The next sales will be held on Friday 20th/Saturday 21st September and Friday 29th/Saturday 30th November at The Retreat, corner of Gallows Hill/Abbots Road, Abbots Langley, Herts  WD4 8LT.

 Tel 01923 263128  email david@btbs.org )

http://booktradecharity.wordpress.com/bookfairs/

The Book Trade Charity

This charity offers help and support, financial and emotional, to those who work in the book industry or their dependents. They can offer help at critical times.  They also run The Retreat, which provides a home with like-minded people in retirement.  Sales of Books donated by the industry are held at The Retreat  (  corner of Gallows Hill/Abbots Road, Abbots Langley, Herts  WD4 8LT ).  

http://booktradecharity.wordpress.com/

BookBrunch

For  publishing industry news and views BookBrunch will keep you updated. Find out about events, prizes, publishing rights and available positions. 

http://www.bookbrunch.co.uk/page.asp?pid=index

Book Careers

If you are looking for employment in publishing the place to head to is Book Careers.com. This company can help you hone your CV and skills. The website has useful sections on interviews, CV advice, careers guidance and more. If you decide to pay for a consultation it may reap dividends. Suzanne Collier is an award winning advisor to the publishing industry with over thirty years of experience in the publishing industry. She founded Book Careers in 1999 and is a highly regarded trainer, coach, motivator, writer and lecturer. 

http://www.bookcareers.com 

http://www.linkedin.com/in/bookcareers

Women in Journalism

Are you a full-time, part-time or freelance journalist?
Would you like to be kept updated about industry news and trends?
Would you like to meet other women in the profession?

Women in Journalism provide a networking, campaigning and social environment to help you develop your abilities and career.

Bi-monthly seminars held at various venues in central London cover various topics and provide a forum for making networking contacts in a relaxed environment.

The group also has fantastic summer and Christmas parties.

http://womeninjournalism.co.uk/

Women in Publishing

Would you like to network with other women?

Would you like to enhance your career in publishing or a related trade?

Would you like some help in developing your career?

Join Women in Publishing, a London based group with monthly events and annual awards, including the prestigious Pandora Award. In 2012 the Pandora Award was won by Margerie Scardino.

http://www.thebookseller.com/news/scardino-given-pandora-award.html

The 2013 awards nominations are now open. Do you know a woman who has made a significant contribution to publishing?

http://www.womeninpublishing.org.uk/awards/

http://www.womeninpublishing.org.uk/