Today’s media is highly engaged online creating a myriad of ways to connect with target contacts and disseminate information digitally. There is, however, a method that remains preferred among journalists when receiving formal, newsworthy information. That is the tried-and-true press release. Press releases are short, compelling official statements that cover major details or company announcements and work to pique the interest of a journalist or media outlet. They communicate your message more effectively and provide greater detail and insights than a social media post or blog.

For authors, the goal of a press release is to gain media attention and coverage that highlights thought leadership platforms and written work. With this tool, authors have two options for distributing their information––traditional outreach and wire distribution.

A book launch marketing campaign is never exhaustive--it may be limited by budget, time, ad availability, or other factors--but it is full of chances to reach more readers. There are always new opportunities that arise over the course of a campaign, and there’s so much that authors can coordinate on their own to complement their team’s marketing efforts and advertising spend.

For authors who want to reach the most readers and maximize the value of their book, staying active on social media is a bit like ‘exercising and eating right.’ Everyone recognizes how important these habits are, but actually following through and staying on the right path can be a huge challenge.

Embracing pivotal marketing and media strategies gives authors new possibilities to engage and build trust with their target audience. Using digital media marketing services in particular gives authors a competitive advantage to increase their online presence and visibility, which is increasingly becoming an important aspect for book success. Here are some considerations to help authors prepare for strategies utilized in their digital media marketing campaigns.

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Even in an increasingly digital and socially distant world, it’s still possible to celebrate the launch of your book with friends, family, colleagues, community members, and readers. The tips and tricks below will help you plan your virtual book launch party, promote it, and execute it in a thoughtful and engaging way that befits the hard work and dedication that lead up to your book publication day.

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A question we often receive from authors is “where is the best place to advertise my book?”. That answer isn’t always simple, and it’s not always the same for every author, or every book, or even every campaign.

Below is an outline of the benefits of both print and digital advertising to help you create the most efficient and effective campaign for your goals.

Amazon Targeted Ads are powerful pay-per-click advertising campaigns that allow you to target potential readers based on keyword search terms, categories, consumer interest, bestselling titles within your genre, and other related products. Amazon offers a range of different types of ads, which allows you to reach readers across desktop, mobile, and Kindle devices, and displays the ad in promotional emails, search pages, product/book detail pages, and across other pages on Amazon.

The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed how booksellers operate and consumers shop, but for every change there’s an opportunity to reach readers in new and creative ways. Independent booksellers are seeing unprecedented community support, readers are seeking out books offering expert advice and entertainment, and authors and publishers continue to release their big ideas into the world. There’s no need to change your publication date or halt your book launch and marketing plans; you can still engage your audience, build excitement, and drive book sales with these 10 tactics that make the most of our "new normal."