Turn Editorial Credibility Into Discoverability

You have secured an excellent Kirkus review. Now, leverage it effectively. A Kirkus review serves as a powerful testament, offering editorial validation from a cornerstone of the book industry. By strategically promoting your review, you maximize its utility, reach, and enduring presence, exposing your book to an audience of avid readers, librarians, booksellers, and publishing professionals who are already invested in Kirkus' content.

What a Kirkus Advertising Campaign Includes

Multi-channel promotion across print, website, email, and podcast platforms that reaches a targeted audience of voracious readers and powerful industry players

Exposure to millions of engaged, avid readers on Kirkus.com, which gets an average of 11 MILLION page views per month.

Placement alongside trusted editorial content distributed to librarians, booksellers, agents, publishers, film executives, and other industry influencers.


Customer Reviews of Kirkus Advertising Campaigns

“I've been noticing the ripple effects of this publicity in my book sales and web traffic. I am a happy customer.”

— Jan Gephardt, author of Bone of Contention (Discovery Package)

“I have teamed up with Kirkus on a number of self-published books to help widen the social media market splash. I have found them to be clear-eyed, enthusiastic, professional, and most helpful in this endeavor. I use them for every scrap I publish.”

— Denis O'Neill, author of Musing 2022 (Multiple Promotions)

“I appreciate this amazing opportunity to elevate my books on this important platform, and I truly appreciate Kirkus' support of my author journey.”

— Cara Reese, author of Dr. King Goes to India! (Indies Worth Discovering Platform Development Promotion)

“I have definitely noticed a marked improvement in my Amazon ranking. A lot more books were sold during this period.”

— Vikki Stark, author of Runaway Husbands (Promotional Push Campaign)

“I always do well with Kirkus.”

— Robin Keuneke, author of The Iberian Table (Multiple Promotions)

“I must say that I think this was one of the better marketing moves I've made! And I thank Kirkus for their help and guidance.”

— Debbie Miller, author of Doing the Right Thing (Discovery Package)

“I can't tell you how much Kirkus helped legitimize this effort, and I've seen some really, really great results on my end. I certainly wouldn't have made it this far without Kirkus.”

— Christopher Flakus, author of Flight of the Chicxulub (Discovery Package)

“I'm thrilled with the results. Kirkus rocks!”

— Athena Potkvic, author of Spelling Anything (Sponsored Profile)

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