Publishing Trends provides news and opinion on the rapidly changing world of book publishing in all its forms.
Publishing Trends provides news and opinion on the rapidly changing world of book publishing in all its forms.
Advised by the industry veterans of Market Partners International since 1994, Publishing Trends delivers information industry professionals need to know about new markets, digital publishing, book deals, events, retailing, technology, and distribution.
By blending high-level consultancy experience with boots-on-the-ground reporting, Publishing Trends offers more than just headlines; we provide the context and insight necessary for publishers, agents, and technology partners to succeed in a complex marketplace of trade book publishing.
Regular features of Publishing Trends deliver the essential intelligence needed to navigate today’s global book publishing environment.We provide comprehensive coverage of:
- Market Intelligence: Analysis of new markets, retail shifts, distribution, and major industry deals.
- Global Perspectives: Our signature “International Bestsellers” feature tracks top-selling fiction across ten countries, providing a unique window into global reading habits. Industry
- Book Publishing People & Moves: Our “People Roundup” keeps the community informed on promotions, departures, and key appointments.
- Resources & Networking: We maintain curated contact sheets for agents, scouts, and publicists.
Market Partners International/Publishing Trends is…
Lorraine Shanley,
Principal of Market Partners International
Lorraine Shanley is a noted authority on all aspects of trade book publishing in the US and internationally. She has worked with publishers in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East and her company, Market Partners International, is one of the foremost publishing consultancies in New York. Shanley began her career at Book-of-the-Month Club and Time Inc., and was Editorial Director of HarperCollins before launching MPI. She is a member and past president of Women’s Media Group, is on advisory board of New York University’s Center for Publishing and is a trustee of The Hudson River Museum. Shanley reviews books and audiobooks for publications, including BookReporter and Kirkus Reviews.
Julie Blattberg,
Consultant, Market Partners International
Julie Blattberg is a strategic consultant to corporations, publishers, digital startups, and nonprofit organizations looking to improve their marketing and communications, implement operational efficiencies, or launch or grow a business. An experienced media executive and process wonk with an acuity for compelling content, she’s all about ideating and executing innovative paths to scaling businesses and driving revenue. She’s held strategy, marketing, and operations positions at book publishing powerhouses, such as HarperCollins, Simon & Schuster, and Disney Publishing Worldwide, and was VP, Strategic Operations and Chief of Staff to the CEO at Open Road Integrated Media.
Alexandra Kleinmann,
Editor, Publishing Trends
Alexandra Kleinmann is in her final year of graduate school at NYU, pursuing a Master’s in Publishing. Prior to this, she completed NYU’s Summer Publishing Institute and got her bachelor’s degree in Communications from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, where she is originally from. Alexandra now resides in Queens with her dog, Titos. If she is not curled up reading, or at the bookstore shopping, she is more than likely at the park with Titos or spending time with friends and family.
Constance Sayre,
Consultant-at-Large, Market Partners International
Constance Sayre, one of the original founders of MPI, is currently a consultant-at-large for MPI. She has held a range of senior positions in publishing. Starting at Simon & Schuster, she was also at Henry Holt and Times Books before moving to London to work for Andre Deutsch and Time Life Book Clubs. Returning to New York, she held senior positions at Viking, and Grove Atlantic before co-founding MPI. She is a graduate of Barnard College.