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 free to qualifying B2B journalists 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 Foundation Business Journalism Scholarship Awarded to Emily Dreibelbis
Dreibelbis received a $2,500 scholarship from the ASBPE Educational Foundation. … read more
The 19th Annual Stephen Barr Award For Feature Writing Goes to Megan Gates
The American Society of Business Publication Editors (ASBPE) honored Megan Gates, senior editor at Security Management magazine, as winner of … read more
ASBPE Announces the 2022 National Azbee Awards of Excellence Winners
ASBPE congratulates all the regional and national winners of the 2022 Azbee Awards of Excellence competition! Regional winners were announced … read more
Courtney Bublé Selected for 2022 Young Leader Scholarship
The ASBPE Educational Foundation is proud to present the Young Leader Scholarship for 2022 to Courtney Bublé, staff correspondent for … read more
From The ASBPE Blog
DEI in B2B: Change Your Culture. How hard can it be?
Yes, progress has been made, but there remains much work to do to address issues of diversity, equity and equality, and inclusion both in content and organizational culture. … read more
Four Ways to Get a New Perspective on an Old Problem
During their interactive presentation at the ASBPE national conference in Cleveland, Marnette Falley and Portia Stewart inspired B2B media professionals to maximize the effectiveness of their creative brainstorming sessions. … read more