Welcome to ASBPE
ASBPE is the professional association for full-time and freelance editors, writers, art directors, and designers employed in the business, trade, and specialty press. If you work as a journalist in the B2B sector, ASBPE membership is a “must” to gain access to the targeted training and networking that are so vital to your success in the dynamic world of specialized publications — plus you’ll qualify for the prestigious Azbee Awards of Excellence.
Benefits of Joining ASBPE
Membership in ASBPE is available to qualifying B2B journalists and other professionals and provides a host of benefits to members.
ASBPE
Is Your Voice
Our central focus is helping our members develop their editorial, design and management skills, enhance their performance and prepare them to play larger roles in their publishing organizations. No other journalism association can match ASBPE’s expertise and engagement in the B2B sector.
Network
With Your Peers
Our national conference is a terrific opportunity to network with the profession’s best and brightest. Our local chapters bring you together year-round. Learn how to deal with the management, technical, and financial issues that are shaping your future as a professional and the future of your publication.
Azbee Awards
of Excellence
Our annual Azbee Awards competition is the largest and most competitive in B2B publishing. The Society recognizes excellence — both in print and digital platforms — in more than 50 categories. Members are eligible for consideration and can enter the competition at a discounted rate.
ASBPE News
ASBPE’s Evolution Is Driven by Member Value
ASBPE announces new benefits and initiatives, plus upcoming programming driven by providing value to our members. … read more
ASBPE’s Recent Membership Updates
ASBPE provides updates on membership dues, opportunities for corporate and free memberships and the increasing value of membership with ASBPE. … read more
ASBPE Launches Corporate Membership Program
ASBPE introduces a Corporate Membership option that reduces per-member costs by 20% — while expanding access to our full lineup of programming. … read more
ASBPE Announces the 2025 National Azbee Awards of Excellence Winners
National winners of the 2025 Azbee Awards of Excellence were honored during a special virtual event on May 27, 2025. … read more
From The ASBPE Blog
Judging Creates Value for Those Who Volunteer
Veteran Azbee judges share the value and insight they find in judging and what brings them back to volunteer every year. … read more
Email Newsletter of the Year Winner Trade Show Executive Delivers “The News That Matters Most”
Trade Show Executive Managing Editor Madison Ryley shares what makes the brand’s “Editor’s Picks” newsletter resonate with readers. … read more