Simon & Schuster

Overview

Simon & Schuster is a prominent American publishing company founded in 1924 in New York City by Richard L. Simon and M. Lincoln Schuster. It gained recognition with the publication of The Crossword Puzzle Book, which set the stage for its growth into one of the largest publishing houses globally, known as one of the "Big Five" English-language publishers.

The company offers a wide range of trade publishing services, including literary fiction, memoirs, children's books, cookbooks, and nonfiction. It operates under approximately 35 imprints, each with its unique editorial focus, such as Atria Books and Scribner. Simon & Schuster publishes in various formats, including print, audiobooks, and e-books, and supports both established authors and emerging voices. In 2023, the company was acquired by Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR), returning to independent ownership. Simon & Schuster is recognized for its diverse catalog and commitment to quality literature, appealing to a broad audience of readers worldwide.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 212-698-7000
• Website: simonandschuster.com
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/simonandschuster

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• hardcover
• trade paperback
• mass market paperback
• novelty format
• audiobook
• ebook
• legal
• book & periodical publishing
• consumer books
• book series
• publishing milestones
• market expansion
• digital distribution
• author branding
• professional publishing
• publishing trends
• publishing partnerships
• publishing technology
• book distribution
• market reach
• digital transition
• book series development
• publishing innovation
• digital transformation
• literary awards
• market innovation
• digital formats
• genre diversity
• planned publishing
• educational publishing
• international reach
• book catalog
• e-books
• publishing industry
• e-commerce
• author relations
• audiobooks
• b2c
• book cataloging
• market growth
• trade books
• content expansion
• customer service
• reference works
• imprint management
• d2c
• publishing industry trends
• print and digital
• publishing history
• literary landmark titles
• trend forecasting
• b2b
• book publishing
• audiobook publishing
• broad distribution
• book marketing
• distribution channels
• content strategy
• digital publishing
• mass-market production
• market segments
• information
• bestsellers
• book sales
• imprints
• market segmentation
• book rights
• literary innovation
• publishing strategy
• literary classics
• services
• book imprinting
• history of publishing
• literary works
• content diversification
• content licensing
• author partnerships
• entertainment
• publishing
• print and digital integration
• customer engagement
• new book releases
• ebooks
• children's books
• fiction
• non-fiction
• book club favorites
• biographies
• romance novels
• mystery novels
• science fiction
• historical fiction
• business books
• self-help books
• multilingual books
• adult novels
• young adult fiction
• picture books
• educational resources
• author interviews
• exclusive offers
• free ebook
• publisher discounts
• book recommendations
• literary events
• global publishing
• subscription services
• reading guides
• community involvement
• digital books
• literary agents
• book signings
• virtual book fairs
• exclusive content
• coming soon titles
• award-winning books
• classic literature
• novel series
• author collaborations
• manuscript submissions
• illustrated books
• postage offers
• book genres
• reader engagement
• content marketing strategies
• cultural storytelling
• education
• distribution
• digital media
• media
• consumer internet
• consumers
• internet
• information technology & services

Technologies Used

• Amazon AWS
• Amazon SES
• Atlassian Cloud
• Bluekai
• Citrix NetScaler
• CloudFlare CDN
• CloudFlare Hosting
• Demandware Analytics
• Google Analytics Ecommerce Tracking
• Google Tag Manager
• Microsoft Office 365
• Mobile Friendly
• NSOne
• Outlook
• Salesforce Commerce Cloud

Affiliated Organizations & Regional Branches

• Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA
• VBK uitgevers
• Bertelsmann University
• Veen Bosch & Keuning Uitgevers Groep B.V.
• Simon & Schuster Canada
• VBKMedia
• VBK|media B.V.
• Pimsleur Language Programs