MPIBA Industry Membership allows you to support MPIBA booksellers and the MPIBA mission. Join now for direct access to a vibrant, diverse group of regional booksellers, and exciting regional events and programs.
Active Industry Membership
OPEN TO COMPANIES AND INDIVIDUALS OPERATING IN THE MPIBA REGION WHOSE PRIMARY BUSINESS IS THE SALE, PRODUCTION, OR DISTRIBUTION OF BOOKS OR OTHER PRINTED AND GRAPHIC MATERIAL. INCLUDES:
PUBLISHERS
- Membership covers all wholly-owned imprints, employees, and house sales reps; does not cover distribution clients.
COMMISSION REP GROUPS
- Membership covers all employees and reps operating in our region; does not cover repped clients.
BOOK WHOLESALERS/BOOK DISTRIBUTORS
- Membership covers all employees and reps operating in our region; does not cover distribution clients.
BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP:
- Demonstrate your organization’s support for MPIBA member bookstores and association programming.
- Complimentary bookstore membership list with contact information.
- Vote on MPIBA business and serve on the MPIBA Board of Directors.
- Listing in our on-line Publisher & Vendor Contact Database for booksellers.
- Access to our Bookseller ARC Preference spreadsheet, so you can send the right galleys to the right booksellers (sent when dues are paid and on request).
- Promotion of your bookseller facing events on our program Calendar.
- Discounted digital advertising, both bookseller and consumer facing.
- Advertise your available positions for free on our Regional Job Postings page.
Annual Dues
- 1 to 20 employees – $150
- 21 to 50 employees – $200
- 51 to 100 employees – $250
- 101+ employees – $300
Associate Industry Membership
OPEN TO:
NON-BOOK VENDORS & DISTRIBUTORS
Membership covers all employees, and reps operating in our region; does not cover distributed clients.
NON-BOOK COMMISSION REP GROUPS
Membership covers all employees and reps operating in our region; does not cover repped clients.
BOOK PUBLICITY COMPANIES (AGENTS, MEDIA, PUBLICISTS, BOOK REVIEWERS, BLOGGERS, ETC.)
BOOK INDUSTRY SERVICE PROVIDERS
BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP:
- Demonstrate your organization’s support for MPIBA member bookstores and association programming.
- Listing in our on-line Industry Database for booksellers.
- Discounted digital advertising, both bookseller and consumer facing.
- Able to purchase Exhibit Hall space at the Fall Trade Show & Conference.
- Advertise your available positions for free on our Regional Job Postings page.
- Access to trade show and conference registration and event tickets.
- Complimentary bookstore membership list with contact information.
Annual Dues
- 1 to 20 employees – $150
- 21 to 50 employees – $200
- 51 to 100 employees – $250
- 101+ employees – $300
PLEASE NOTE: MPIBA operates on a fiscal year and membership terms run July 1 – June 30. For current members, enrollment will begin on July 1, 2021, and you will receive an invoice for your dues.
Haven’t been a member before and want to join now to take advantage of benefits for the rest of this fiscal year? Or not sure of your membership status? CONTACT US NOW