The 2026 Best Marketing Books Awards
Every year we read the new marketing books so you do not have to, and honor the ones that are genuinely worth your time. No entry fees, no pay to win, and every entered book is read by our editors.
1Entries openNow
2Entry deadlineJanuary 31, 2027
3Longlist announcedFebruary 2027
4Winners announcedMarch 2027
The awards
Marketing Book of the Year
The single best marketing book of the year: the one we would hand to every marketer.
Most Useful
The most practical book of the year. You can put it to work the week you finish it.
Most Original
Ideas we had genuinely never seen before, that change how you think about marketing.
Best for Small Business
The book that helps owners with limited time and budget the most.
Best Debut
The strongest first book from a new marketing author.
How it works
- Entries. Authors, publishers and publicists enter books published during the awards year. Entry is free and there are no categories to choose.
- The longlist. Our editors read every entry and pick a longlist of the strongest books of the year.
- The shortlist. The longlist is narrowed to a shortlist of finalists.
- The winners. One book wins each award, judged on usefulness, originality, clarity and staying power. Winners and finalists receive a badge for their website and book marketing.
Our first winners are coming
The 2026 winners will be announced in March 2027. Join the newsletter to hear first.