What is the buzz in book trends for 2009? This webinar helps you to understand the changing climate of book buying in 2009 and to understand book buying behaviors. Moving beyond basic book sales data, this webinar will provide insight into why people buy books and what motivates their purchases? You will see the latest data available on book buying behavior through the first three quarters of 2009.
50. So What’s the bottom line in all of this? Consumer segmentation is essential in all phases of publishing 49
51. Editorial Editorial – knowing which consumers types are trending upward in your genre’s or author franchises is essential to customizing your offering to their tastes. 50
52. Marketing Knowing how your consumers are becoming aware of books, what impacts their purchases, and where they are discovering it can save you substantial $$$ by taking a ‘micro-marketing’ approach. 51
53. Sales Being able to match a consumer to their book preferences to a particular outlet can give your sales team a whole new point of reference when talking titles with a buyer. 52
54. Retail Developing the right product mix balanced to your primary consumer segments… and knowing their value for other items they purchase while shopping for books can create a refined set of metrics to analyze your book department. 53
55. 54 Thank You! Kelly Gallagher Vice President Publishing Services Bowker Kelly.Gallagher@Bowker.com 908.425.7689 Twitter – bookbuyrinsight For more information on Consumer information visit – www.bookconsumer.com Tina Jordan Vice President AAP tjordan@publishers.org 212-255-0200