PR by the Book Competitors

Smith Publicity is an award winning book publicity and marketing firm that has forged a reputation as one of the most creative agencies worldwide. Since 1997, we’ve promoted thousands of projects in all genres from New York Times® best sellers to debut authors, publishers, organizations, and entrepreneurs. Our clients have appeared on nearly every major print, broadcast, digital and podcast media outlet in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and abroad. Smith Publicity was honored by being named in PR News’ “Agency Elite Top 100” list again in 2022. Since our inception over twenty-five years ago, we have cultivated unique skills to position authors and their work to the media. We have our own strategic advantages, and we have been at the public forefront—and ahead of—major book marketing and publishing industry changes. Our talented, veteran team of publicists are passionate about books and thrive on creating meaningful opportunities for our authors. Our team collaborates to brainstorm and share ideas for all our clients giving each author the combined strategy, experience and talent from dozens of industry professionals. Smith Publicity works with authors, publishers, speakers, and thought leaders—and their teams—to help share their ideas, increase visibility for their work, expand their fans and followers, and open doors to new opportunities. Smith Publicity offers a host of resources for authors and publishers, including our Power Book Publicity Newsletter and our All Things Book Marketing podcast. For more information, visit us www.SmithPublicity.com

Bookmasters, based in Ashland, Ohio, is one of the largest providers of integrated publisher services in the United States. For more than 40 years, Bookmasters has offered services to publishers and authors such as book manufacturing, print book warehousing and distribution, eBook conversion and distribution, editorial and design. After being family-owned and operated for more than 40 years, Bookmasters was purchased in July 2013 by Castle Harlan Inc., the New York-based private equity firm whose current portfolio of companies includes Baker & Taylor, the world’s largest distributor of books and entertainment products to libraries and retailers.

Engage PR is a strategic communications firm focused on digital infrastructure companies, including data center operators, network-focused organizations, and technology providers operating in complex, high-stakes markets. Our clients operate at the intersection of AI infrastructure, data centers, networking, and advanced computing systems that power the modern digital economy. With more than 20 years of experience, we help organizations build credibility, visibility, and trust through earned media, strategic messaging, and thought leadership programs designed to support real buying decisions. Our work is built for companies navigating long sales cycles, highly technical audiences, and increased scrutiny from enterprise buyers, investors, regulators, and local communities. Our technical fluency is reflected in how we write, engage with the media, and work with our clients. We understand the technologies shaping the evolution of digital infrastructure and translate that expertise into clear, accurate narratives that resonate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Rather than pursuing one-off publicity, we focus on sustained visibility that helps prospective customers approach your company with familiarity and confidence rather than first exposure. Typical Engage PR programs include: • Launching new infrastructure technologies and platforms • Establishing executive thought leadership • Building sustained visibility with industry media and analysts • Strengthening credibility in highly technical and competitive markets