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Big Five Publishers Domain Database

Access the definitive database of Big Five publishing house domains. Discover verified websites and imprints from Penguin Random House, HarperCollins, Simon & Schuster, Hachette Book Group, and Macmillan Publishers for comprehensive publishing industry research.

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The Definitive Big Five Publishing Intelligence

Navigate the world's largest trade publishers with comprehensive data on their imprints, divisions, and digital properties.

Map the Major Publishing Landscape

The Big Five publishers collectively control approximately 80% of the US trade book market, operating hundreds of imprints across fiction, non-fiction, children's, academic, and specialty publishing. Our Big Five publishers database provides curated access to all major publishing house domains, their subsidiary imprints, and associated digital properties.

Whether you're researching submission opportunities, analyzing competitive positioning, tracking industry acquisitions, or building media outreach lists, our IAB-categorized database delivers the foundation for sophisticated publishing industry intelligence.

"Understanding the complex corporate structures and digital footprints of major publishers is essential for anyone working in the book industry, from literary agents to marketing professionals."

-- Publishing Industry Market Analysis, 2024

Big Five Publishers Database Coverage

Comprehensive coverage of the major trade publishing sector.

500+
Publisher Domains
250+
Imprints Tracked
5
Major Conglomerates
Weekly
Updates

Penguin Random House

World's largest trade publisher and imprints

HarperCollins

News Corp subsidiary and divisions

Simon & Schuster

Paramount Global publisher domains

Hachette Book Group

Lagardere publishing divisions

Macmillan Publishers

Holtzbrinck subsidiary imprints

International Divisions

Global publishing operations

Strategic Use Cases for Big Five Data

How professionals leverage our major publishers database. For a broader perspective, check out Independent Publishers. For a broader perspective, check out University Presses.

Manuscript Submission Research

Identify the right imprints and editors for manuscript submissions by understanding the Big Five's organizational structure, genre focuses, and submission guidelines across all divisions.

Publishing Industry Analysis

Track market positioning, digital strategies, and competitive dynamics among major publishers. Monitor imprint launches, consolidations, and strategic initiatives.

Media & PR Outreach

Build comprehensive media lists for book publicity, author tours, and publishing news coverage. Access accurate contact points across all major publishing divisions. Detailed firmographics for Small Presses are also available.

Rights & Licensing

Research foreign rights divisions, subsidiary rights contacts, and licensing opportunities across the Big Five's global operations and specialty imprints.

Career Research

Explore employment opportunities, organizational structures, and career paths across major publishing houses for job seekers and industry professionals.

M&A Due Diligence

Support merger, acquisition, and investment analysis with comprehensive data on publisher digital properties, imprint portfolios, and market positioning.

Enriched Data for Every Publisher Domain

Go beyond basic domain lists with comprehensive publishing intelligence.

  • Publisher name and primary domain
  • Parent company identification
  • Imprint classification
  • Genre focus areas
  • Headquarters location
  • Submission status and guidelines URL
  • Rights contact information
  • Social media presence
  • Domain popularity ranking
  • International division mapping

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Get instant access to 500+ major publisher domains with comprehensive enrichment data.

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