BDS: Data and innovation opening new possibilites

The deal with BookBrunch will complement BDS's information services, including its Books & Media reviews website and newsletter.

BookBrunch, run by former Publishing News Editor Liz Thomson and former Bookseller Editor Nicholas Clee, began publishing in 2008. Alongside its daily e-zine, which now has an archive of nearly 9,000 items, it partners Publishers Weekly to bring out the London Fair Dealer and the Frankfurt Fair Dealer. The BookBrunch newsletter goes to more than 5,000 industry professionals and institutions each day.

"We are delighted to have this opportunity of working with Book Brunch," says Eric Green. "It represents a significant investment in the services that we offer our customers, further enhancing our information services while bringing on board our leading web services division to support the BookBrunch team."

For BookBrunch, the partnership marks the next stage in its development, enabling it to deliver its news more efficiently and to enhance its offering in partnership with BDS's entertainment, film and reviews services. In a joint statement, Thomson and Clee said:

"We are delighted that BDS has chosen to put its faith in us - their expertise will allow us to develop BookBrunch and their investment gives us solidity and security."

"BDS's support will also encourage our colleagues in the industry - blue-chip talents - who've written for us and who we hope will continue to do so, and cement the partnerships we've forged, most notably with Publishers Weekly."

"Librarians and library customers need quality assistance in finding their way through the maze of information that is available in today's connected environment," comments Sarah Armitage. "We feel sure that BookBruch will prove an invaluable addition to the services we offer libraries across the country, enabling the user to promote and develop the culture of the book, make informed and cost-effective decisions, and bring the exciting world of books nearer everyone."

BookBrunch offers a cut-down version of its e-zine free to subscribers while the professional level package, with extended analysis, information and complete articles is available as a subscription service.

For more information and to sample BookBrunch go to www.bookbrunch.co.uk.