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 Launches New Career Center
The new Career Center is designed to be the online destination for both B2B publishers/employers and B2B journalists. … read more
ASBPE recognizes top winners at online celebration
ASBPE hosted an online celebration to honor its 2021 Azbee national winners as well as this year’s Stephen Barr award winner, Young Leader Scholars and the inaugural Diversity Fellows. … read more
ASBPE Launches Diversity Fellowship
The Diversity Fellowship program’s aim is to aid in developing a more diverse corps of journalists and leaders within the community of B2B publications. … read more
Announcing the 2021 Azbee Awards of Excellence National Winners
View the national winners of the 2021 Azbee Awards of Excellence competition. … read more
From The ASBPE Blog
What Goes Into Award-Winning Reporting
The 2021 Stephen Barr Winner shares what went into reporting his award-winning piece. By Megan Smalley Sometimes the best story … read more
Tips for Building Clickworthy Newsletters
Scott Costa, publisher at tED magazine, and Nicky Herron, online editor at tED magazine, offer tips on how to generate compelling content for e-newsletters and write headlines that get clicks. … read more