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Membership Requirements

ASBPE membership is open to:

• B2B Media Professionals: Staff and freelance professionals who work for B2B publications (business, trade, association, professional) may apply.
  Roles include (but are not limited to):
  • Reporters, editors, writers, managing editors, executive editors and editors-in-chief
  • Art directors, designers, data journalists and multimedia specialists
  • SEO specialists and audience engagement roles
  • Event coordinators
• Faculty and Students: Individuals teaching or attending courses in journalism departments (or related fields) at all institutions of higher learning (undergraduate or graduate).
• Affiliates: Vendors and others with a professional or occupational interest in journalism, communications or business publications.

Important considerations:

• All members must have a valid U.S. address.
• ASBPE does not currently accept international members.
• Membership applications are reviewed within three business days.

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Why Join ASBPE?

1. ASBPE Is Your Voice

As the premier association for B2B media professionals, ASBPE is dedicated to elevating your career and the entire profession by:

• Celebrating editorial excellence 
• Cultivating a diverse and inclusive community 
• Providing valuable educational and job advancement resources 
• Raising the profile of B2B media 

Join ASBPE and make your voice heard!

2. Exclusive Member Discounts: Maximize Your Investment

ASBPE membership unlocks significant savings across our most valuable offerings. Enjoy:

• Free or Discounted Webinar Registration: Enhance your skills with cutting-edge topics presented by industry leaders.
• Free or Discounted Networking Events: Expand your professional network at local events and virtual networking discussions.
• Steep Discounts for ASBPEvolve: The Biggest B2B Editorial Summit: Gain unparalleled insights and strategies at our premier annual conference.
• Discounted Azbee Awards of Excellence Submissions: Showcase your best work and be recognized among the elite in B2B journalism.

Your membership ensures the greatest value from every ASBPE opportunity, supporting your career growth and gaining industry recognition.

3. ASBPEvolve: The Biggest B2B Editorial Summit

Our annual conference, ASBPEvolve , is designed to empower B2B editorial professionals to hone their skills in an evolving media landscape. Packed with engaging speakers, workshops and panel discussions, the Summit tackles the hottest topics facing the industry. Sessions deliver best practices to elevate your B2B editorial craft and vital strategies to adapt to the future. Engage in topic-based networking sessions to learn how peers are navigating key challenges and opportunities. Already providing the best value in our industry, ASBPE’s conference offers unbeatable value for members, who receive steep discounts for Summit registration.

4. The Azbee Awards of Excellence: Celebrating the Best in B2B Media

The Azbee Awards of Excellence is the most prestigious, competitive and expansive awards program dedicated solely to B2B journalism in the United States. Recognizing outstanding work across an impressive array of categories, the Azbees celebrate editorial, multimedia and design excellence. Awards are presented at both regional and national levels in All Content, Design, Online and Print divisions, with top national honors in seven Overall Excellence categories:

• Best Body of Work (awarding one staff journalist, one freelance journalist, and one designer for their portfolio of work)
• Digital Magazine of the Year
• Email Newsletter of the Year
• Magazine of the Year
• Project of the Year
• Social Media Account of the Year
• Website of the Year

Entries for the Azbee Awards are accepted annually from November 1 through mid-January. While ASBPE membership is not required to enter, members receive significant discounts on entry fees. Volunteer judges also earn Azbee Bucks, which can be applied towards membership dues, future Azbee entries, the annual Editorial Summit, other event registrations and more.

5. Expert-Led Webinars: Elevate Your Skills From Anywhere

ASBPE offers a robust calendar of webinars on cutting-edge topics, hosting expert voices and top professionals in the field. Members enjoy free or discounted registration, gaining access to actionable insights on topics such as:

• Constitutional law basics for journalists
• The state of B2B media
• The business of freelance journalism
• Spotlights on exemplary B2B journalism, sharing the story behind the story
• Judge insights on creating award-winning work
• Using AI ethically and effectively
• Navigating SEO and search changes
• Improving editorial processes, and more

These webinars are designed to keep you at the forefront of industry trends, enhance your expertise and provide actionable strategies to excel in your role. Members also have access to our webinar archive.

6. Networking and Events: Connect, Celebrate and Grow

Beyond the national summit, ASBPE offers engaging in-person and virtual events throughout the year, designed to connect industry peers, share knowledge, celebrate excellence and foster professional relationships. Members receive exclusive registration discounts to ASBPE events.

• Azbee Awards Celebrations: Join us for our most anticipated celebrations honoring Azbee Awards winners at both regional and national levels. The national event culminates by revealing our most prestigious awards, including the Overall Excellence categories, the Stephen Barr Award for Feature Writing and the Journalism That Matters Award. These events offer a chance to applaud outstanding work  and to hear directly from top winners, gaining insights into their strategies and best practices for creating award-winning content.
• Chapter Events and Happy Hours: Our local chapters host a variety of engaging events, from casual happy hours to roundtables and specialized discussions. These gatherings provide a unique opportunity to network with colleagues in your region, share industry insights and discuss critical topics.
• Topic-Based Networking Discussions: Join our new monthly networking discussions to learn from peers on hot topics and day-to-day issues. Hosted virtually for your convenience, these sessions foster riveting large- and small-group discussions around timely subjects such as audience engagement, AI in B2B media, leadership strategy and more. These facilitated discussions provide opportunities to connect, share insights and navigate the biggest challenges and opportunities in the industry.

7. ASBPE’s Career Center: Your Partner in Professional Growth

Navigate and advance your B2B media career with the comprehensive ASBPE Career Center – a dynamic hub for job seekers and employers alike.

• For Job Seekers: Let your next role find you! Explore diverse job listings, upload your résumé to our blind privacy-protected résumé database and receive a free résumé review to optimize it for applicant tracking systems. Unlock expert advice on crafting compelling résumés with clear organization and clean writing to showcase your accomplishments, or upgrade for professional writing services, keyword optimization, cover letters and LinkedIn profile makeovers.
• For Employers: Attract highly-qualified professionals by posting your job openings to ASBPE’s Career Center, with lower pricing and more refined targeting than most standard job boards. Browse our blind résumé database to proactively find your perfect fit and directly contact interested candidates. Consider upgrading your listing to ensure high visibility and reach in similar industries.

The ASBPE Career Center is your essential resource for connecting top talent with leading opportunities in B2B media. Members also receive discounts on job posting fees.

8. Fellowships and Scholarships: Invest in Your Future in B2B Media

ASBPE is deeply committed to fostering the next generation of B2B journalists and leaders through impactful fellowship and scholarship programs.

• The Rising Leader Scholarship, sponsored annually by the ASBPE Educational Foundation, recognizes B2B media professionals with one to three years of experience. This scholarship offers free registration to ASBPEvolve: The Biggest B2B Editorial Summit, ASBPE’s largest annual educational opportunity, and covers travel accommodations. This program is open to all B2B media editors, reporters, freelancers, designers and multimedia professionals who plan to continue in B2B media as a career and are sponsored by their publication’s chief editor or supervisor.
• ASBPE is currently revising other programs; updates will be posted here in late Summer 2025.

These programs represent ASBPE’s dedication to supporting individual growth and enriching the B2B media profession. Stay tuned to ASBPE.org for announcements about opportunities to apply.

9. Email Newsletters: Your Direct Line to B2B Media Excellence

Stay at the forefront of B2B media with ASBPE’s email newsletters. Delivered directly to your inbox, these monthly updates provide:

• Messages from Our Leadership: Direct insights, thought leadership and membership updates.
• Programming and Events: Upcoming webinars, in-person events and the latest additions to our educational programming.
• Critical Deadlines: Never miss key dates for the Azbee Awards, national conference and other important opportunities.
• Access to Resources: Links to recent webinar recordings, valuable thought leadership articles blogs and news roundups.
• Key Opportunities: Discover volunteer needs, fellowship and scholarship opportunities and job postings in B2B media.
• Industry Insights: Survey results, programming of interest from similar organizations and more.

10. ASBPE’s Website and Exclusive Members-Only Section

ASBPE’s comprehensive website is your central hub for industry news, our code of journalism ethics, blog insights and a complete listing of upcoming events. Beyond these public resources, an exclusive members-only section unlocks even more value, featuring:

• Archived Webinars: Catch up on any expert-led sessions you missed, available on-demand.
• Member Directory: Connect and collaborate with fellow B2B editorial professionals across the U.S.
• Freelancer Directory: Discover and connect with a network of skilled B2B freelance journalists and designers.
• Tip Sheets & Other Resources: Access a wealth of practical guides, best practices and essential tools to enhance your craft.
• This exclusive access ensures you have the critical information and connections you need to thrive in B2B media.

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