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Welcome to the Southern Independent Booksellers Alliance (SIBA), your connection to reaching hundreds of booksellers (and thousands of their customers) in the South. Here you will find a comprehensive listing of the advertising and marketing opportunities available. SIBA makes it easy for you to target your advertising and marketing dollars effectively through a wide range of print and online advertising and sponsorship options designed to reach booksellers, media and consumers.

Are you a member of SIBA?

Publishers, authors, vendors, book industry media and book industry nonprofits are eligible to join SIBA as Industry members. Membership dues are $195/year. You may join as an individual or an organization.

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Industry Membership Benefits:

Free membership list (including email addresses) of all SIBA Bookstores on demand (valued at $500)
Promotion for authors: listing(s) on the Southern Traveling Authors Registration Service (STARS)
Special discounted rates on selected advertising
Reduced rates on exhibit space rentals at the Discovery Show
Join the SIBA “Watercooler” discussion group on Google
Early bird opportunities

But the most important benefit? SIBA gives you access to hundreds of gorgeous, enthusiastic and passionate independent booksellers.

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What promotions will work for you?

Select by Audience | Select by Time Frame | Select by Delivery Method | Online Insertion Order

SIBA has promotional opportunities designed to target both industry -- bookstores and the booksellers -- and to reach out directly to the consumer market, the book lovers that shop at our member stores.

Industry Targeted Promotions

eBlast | Galleys & Giveaways | Website Banner Ads (sibaweb.com) | Combined Regional Banners | Inkreadible & Other Sponsorship Opportunities

Consumer Targeted Promotions:

The most effective promotional campaigns are designed to keep the momentum building around your book, pre- and post-publication. SIBA promotions can be scheduled to make the most of your publicity efforts and thus extend the shelf life of your title far beyond the typical window for new title promotion. From generating early pre-publication buzz to the paperback release a year later, a well-orchestrated campaign can keep your book in front of booksellers and readers.

Pre Pub

Launch Date Promotions

Circle of Sites | Lady Banks Banners | Lady Banks Bookshelf | Okra Picks Extended | Discovery Show

Post Season

Some people prefer to be emailed, some people would rather be texted, and some people prefer an old-fashioned letter in the mail. You can construct your promotional campaign so no one is left out or misses your message:

Email Promotions: eBlast | Galleys & Giveaways | Lady Banks Banners | Lady Banks Bookshelf

Website Promotions: Website Banner Ads | Combined Regional Banners | Circle of Sites

Social Media Promotions: Circle of Sites | Lady Banks Bookshelf | Okra Picks Extended | Southern Traveling Authors Registration Service (STARS)

Print Promotions: Holiday Catalog | Discovery Show

In-Store Promotions: Okra Picks Extended | Circle of Sites

Insertion Order
Insertion Order Form Fill out the information below to reserve advertising.
Your Contact Information
Your Contact Information
First Name *
Last Name *
Email Address *
Organization *
Address Line 1 *
City *
State *
Zip/Postal Code *
Phone *
Book Information
Title Information Please enter information about the title you are promoting.
Title *
Author *
Publisher/Imprint *
ISBN
Publication Date *Please give an approximate publication date
Availability *Please select the sources where the bookstore can order the book.	Ingram Baker & Taylor Bookazine Direct from Publisher
Jacket imageIf you have a jacket image available, you can upload it here.
Author Website Link
Choose Advertising
Choose your advertising Please check all the advertising you are interested in.
Select your advertising *Check all that apply	Circle of Sites eBlast Galleys & Giveaways Listing Lady Banks Bookshelf Lady Banks Banner Website Banner Regional Banner Okra Picks Extended Program Sponsor Premiere Sponsor Inkreadible Sponsor
Advertising Details
Details Please enter the appropriate details for the advertising you have selected.
Circle of Sites Weekly BannerPlease enter the date you want your banner to start running.
eBlastPlease enter the date you want your eBlast to be sent.
Galleys & GiveawaysPlease select the month you want your listing to be delivered.
Lady Banks BannerPlease enter the date you would like your banner to start running.		How many weeks?How many weeks do you want your Lady Banks Banner to run?
Lady Banks BookshelfSelect the month you'd like to be listed. December is not available.
Website Banner MonthChoose the month you'd like your banner to appear		Website Banner SiteSelect which site you want your banner to appear on.
Regional BannerPlease enter which date you'd like your banner to start running.
Your SIBA Membership
Your SIBA Membership SIBA members receive reduce pricing on most SIBA advertising. If your membership is out of date we can automatically renew it for you for $195.00/year.
Renew My SIBA membershipSelect "Yes" to renew your membership at this time if it has expired. Select "No" if you do not want to renew. Nonmember prices will apply if your membership has expired.	Yes No
Special ComentsPlease let us know if you have any special comments or requests regarding your order.
Submit
Clicking "Submit" will send your Insertion Order to SIBA. An invoice will be generated and someone will respond to provide design specs and deadlines. If you have any questions, contact wanda@sibaweb.com.