Book Marketing

What Book Marketing does

Book Marketing is a private professional services firm founded in 2018 that delivers end-to-end marketing and promotional services targeting authors, first-time authors, podcasters, and new entrepreneurs. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles with claimed office locations in London and New York City, and positions itself as serving a global client base. Its offering spans more than twenty distinct services delivered as custom engagements rather than modular software products, including Amazon Best Seller Badge campaigns, Author Online Reputation Management, SEO, social media marketing, book video trailers, influencer marketing, press release placement in outlets such as Fox and Benzinga, paid advertising on Amazon/Facebook/Google, TV and podcast interview booking, email marketing, Times Square billboard advertising, live session events, podcast production, Google Knowledge Panel optimization, and book launch campaigns. No proprietary technology stack, AI/ML systems, or software platform is disclosed; delivery is human-provided across all channels.

The business model is sales-led, combining direct phone outreach, website contact forms, and email inquiries to drive free consultations that convert into bespoke service packages with quote-based pricing rather than publicly disclosed tiered offerings. The firm claims 15+ businesses and 35+ happy clients served alongside award recognitions including INC. 5000, Clutch Top 1000, Dubai's Best Growing Companies, and a Horizon Interactive Gold Winner Award, plus a 4.9/5 Clutch rating on 20 reviews. Headcount is stated in the 251-500 range, though no funding rounds, revenue figures, ownership details, or management team disclosures are available in source materials. Customer concentration appears skewed toward individual SMB authors and small entrepreneurial clients, with no large enterprise anchors or marquee logos identified, and the firm has disclosed no patents, formal partnerships, or regulatory certifications.

Name

Book Marketing

Legal name

Book Marketing

Website

https://bookmarketing.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Book Marketing is a private professional services firm that delivers end-to-end marketing and promotional services for authors, first-time authors, podcasters, and entrepreneurs, including SEO, social media, paid advertising, Amazon optimization, TV and podcast interviews, press placements, and Times Square billboards.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Book Marketing Services

NAICS

Book Publishers (51313)

SIC

Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731), Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330)

akta.pro primary industry

General Trade Publishing (Adult Fiction & Nonfiction) (MPAJAAAA)

Keywords

• Book marketing services
• Author promotion
• Amazon book optimization
• Book launch campaigns
• Author reputation management

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Book Marketing Services: Professional services revenue generated through providing comprehensive marketing services to authors and businesses, including SEO, social media marketing, influencer marketing, paid advertising, Amazon optimization, TV/podcast interviews, press releases, email marketing, billboard advertising, and book launch campaigns. Services are delivered as custom engagements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

Book Marketing provides professional book marketing and author promotion services delivered as custom engagements. Core service areas include Amazon Best Seller Badge achievement, Author Online Reputation Management, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Marketing, Influencer Marketing, Paid Ad Campaigns (Amazon PPC, Amazon DSP, Facebook, Google), TV and Podcast Interview placement, Press Releases in major publications, Email Marketing, Times Square Billboard Advertising, Book Launch Campaigns, Book Video Trailers, and Amazon Optimization (listing creation and PPC audit). Services are sold to authors and small businesses primarily across the USA and the UK.

Product overview

Book Marketing is a comprehensive book marketing services platform offering a wide portfolio of services for authors throughout their publishing journey. The company provides a single integrated offering of marketing and promotional services rather than a modular software platform. Core services include Amazon Best Seller Badge achievement, Online Reputation Management, SEO, Social Media Marketing, and Paid Ad Campaigns. Additional offerings span Video Book Trailers, Influencer Marketing, Press Release & Publications, TV Interviews, Podcasts, Email Marketing, Times Square Billboard Advertising, Live Session Services, Newsletter Writing, Print Placement, Google Knowledge Panel optimization, Amazon Optimization, News/Article Publishing, and Book Launch Campaigns. The platform combines creative services with digital marketing tools to help authors achieve visibility, credibility, and sales across multiple channels including Amazon, social media platforms, and traditional media.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Amazon Best Seller Badge Service Service to help authors achieve the Amazon Best Seller Badge through coordinated marketing activities, boosting credibility, sales, and visibility on the world's largest book marketplace.
• Author Online Reputation Management Reputation management service to enhance author brand with positive reviews, media presence, and trust-building across online platforms.
• Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Advanced SEO strategies to optimize book and author websites for higher search rankings, increased traffic, and maximum discoverability, including keyword research, on-page optimization, technical SEO, and link building.
• Social Media Marketing (SMM) Social media marketing service to promote books, grow audience, and drive engagement across Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and other platforms through content creation, community building, and audience growth.
• Book Video Trailer Professional video trailer service to visually showcase a book's story and generate excitement across digital platforms.
• Influencer Marketing Strategic influencer marketing service connecting books with top influencers, bloggers, and reviewers in relevant genres to boost sales.
• Press Release and Publications Press release service to get books featured in major media outlets, enhancing credibility, visibility, and reader interest.
• Paid Ad Campaigns Targeted paid ad campaigns on Amazon, Facebook, and Google to reach ideal audiences with precision and maximize book sales.
• TV Interviews Expert-arranged TV interviews to increase author brand credibility and put books in front of massive audiences.
• Podcast Services Specialist podcast services including content development, recording, editing, and distribution across major platforms to position authors as experts and boost brand visibility.
• Email Marketing and Newsletter Writing High-converting email marketing service connecting directly with readers through engaging newsletters and promotional campaigns, including digital newsletters, blog posts, industry news, brand news, and product newsletters.
• Times Square Billboard Advertising Billboard marketing services for visibility, reach expansion, and brand positioning with strategic placement in Times Square, NYC, providing international recognition for books.
• Print Placement Services Premium print placement services ensuring brand and book presence in relevant magazines and print media for maximum exposure.
• Google Knowledge Panel Services Specialized services to enhance digital presence and authority through keyword research, reputable backlinks, and Google Business Profile optimization.
• Amazon Optimization Amazon marketing services including Amazon PPC, Amazon DSP, external traffic, listing creation, and Amazon PPC audit to maximize sales on Amazon.
• News/Article Publishing Professional article publishing and ghostwriting services with SEO-focused, plagiarism-free content reaching audiences through major publications such as Fox and Benzinga.
• Book Launch Campaigns Strategic book launch campaigns implementing marketing plans with influencer outreach, email marketing, virtual events, and social media countdowns.
• Live Session Service Real-time live session service fostering a collaborative promotion experience with features including segmented sessions, chat, breakout rooms, screen sharing, and opinion polls for live audience engagement.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.9/5 Clutch rating based on 20 reviews
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Draft2Digital: Draft2Digital is a book distribution and marketing platform serving indie authors with store optimization, promotional tools, and analytics. It directly competes with Book Marketing's Amazon optimization, distribution support, and book marketing services.
• Reedsy: Reedsy is a marketplace connecting authors with freelance editors, designers, marketers, and ghostwriters. It directly competes with Book Marketing's editorial and book marketing service offerings, serving the same indie and self-published author customer base.
• BookBub: BookBub operates a leading book promotion platform that helps authors reach readers via featured deals and email marketing. It is a direct competitor to Book Marketing's email marketing, paid advertising, and book visibility services targeting indie authors.
• BookFunnel: BookFunnel provides book delivery, ARC (advance reader copy) management, and marketing tools specifically for authors. It competes with Book Marketing's email marketing, book launch, and reader engagement services through a SaaS-enabled approach.
• BookBrush: BookBrush offers book marketing graphics, video trailers, and ad creation tools tailored for authors. It competes with Book Marketing's video book trailer, social media creative, and book marketing visual asset services.
• Smith Publicity: Smith Publicity is an established book PR firm offering media outreach, author branding, and book launch campaigns. It is a direct competitor to Book Marketing's PR, media placement, and author reputation management services.
• BookBaby: BookBaby provides self-publishing services including editing, design, marketing, and distribution for authors. It directly competes with Book Marketing across the author services stack, particularly in book marketing, publishing support, and author branding.
• Written Word Media: Written Word Media operates promotion sites like Freebooksy and Bargain Booksy that drive book sales for indie authors. It directly competes with Book Marketing in book promotion, email marketing, and visibility-boosting services for self-published authors.

Broad incumbents

• Kindle Direct Publishing: Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) is Amazon's self-publishing platform that authors use to publish and market directly, including built-in advertising tools. It represents the broad incumbent platform on which Book Marketing's Amazon Optimization services depend, and increasingly offers native marketing capabilities that compete with agency offerings.
• IngramSpark: IngramSpark, operated by Ingram Content Group, provides book distribution, printing, and marketing tools at scale for publishers and authors. It is a broader incumbent offering overlapping capabilities around distribution, metadata optimization, and marketing that Book Marketing also provides.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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