BookMachine Works is a creative events and marketing agency, specialising in the publishing industry. They combine experience, energy and enthusiasm to create outstanding events and unrivalled marketing campaigns, both on short and longer term projects. Visit https://works.bookmachine.org for further information.

Grey & Bruce is a small, independent craft business producing modern heritage design. Established in 2017 we are based in rural Kent in the UK. We offer contemporary prints, stationery and homeware that showcase the beautiful sights seen while out walking our Labrador, Bruce. Follow us on Twitter or Like our Facebook page @greyandbruce. If you'd like to have a chat about our work or are interested in a commission, contact our Founder and Director Suzanne Kavanagh.

An IDM-qualified strategic marketer who has implemented new marketing systems, led numerous campaigns and has extensive team management and leadership experience.Drawing on 25+ years’ publishing experience I can provide a fresh perspective on your strategy and objectives and work with you to:> Think about your market, what it needs now and in the future. > Help you refine your goals and draw up an action plan.> Identify the skills you need to deliver it.> Manage key stakeholder groups.> Build and develop communities.> Think about your brand.> Develop marketing and events that bring it to life.Clients include BookMachine, Copyright Clearance Center, Maverick Publishing Specialists, The London Book Fair and UAL.

Maverick is the leading, specialist outsource services company designed specifically for the publishing industry. They focus on providing strategic and operational marketing; market research and market intelligence services; technical consultancy and product development; electronic media / e-learning expertise; direct sales, sales consultancy and distributor / partner relations support for publishers in all market sectors. The Maverick team is a group of publishing specialists with expertise across all areas of print and electronic information. They supply customised interim or project-based services that can be tailored to individual customers' need. More detailed information available at http://www.maverick-os.com.

Responsible for ALPSP's profile, branding, communications and website. Works to identify and recruit members, ensuring that the suite of member benefits are high quality, highly regarded and compelling. Responsible for the ongoing development and success of the professional development programme.

Working with a range of industry, education and public sector partners across the Creative Industries. Focus on addressing skills gaps and shortages and working in partnership to develop solutions and opportunities to raise skills levels for economic growth.

Working with the publishing industry to identify what skills are required to make it competitive in a global information economy. Developing the appropriate strategies with industry and learning providers to help achieve the right skills, for the right people, at the right time.

Course leader on the Book Marketing module, MA in Publishing Studies at City University.

Marketing consultancy working for a range of publishers and information specialists. Clients included: Pearson, Verso, Macmillan, Nelson Croom, Sage Publications, Marketability, City University. Projects included: website development and strategy; Book Marketing module leader, MA Publishing Studies; catalogue and direct mail campaign management; market research; strategic sales and marketing reports.

Provided content development, project management, marketing planning and strategy support. Assisted with creation and recruitment of new marketing post.

Responsibility for UK sales revenue. Management of freelance and in-house reps, marketing team of 7, streamlinIng internal processes and managing costs.

Strategic responsibility for £400k marketing budget. Liaison across company to raise profile for division. Developed strong, stable and experienced team of 9. Introduced new product manager role. Worked on website and product launch committees.