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Former Watkins senior publicist Vikki Scott launches own company
Vikki Scott, former senior publicist at Watkins Media, has launched independent book publicity consultancy VS Publicity, following nine years at Watkins.

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Patrick Radden Keefe, Ben Macintyre and Charlotte Higgins make Baillie Gifford Prize longlist
Bright Agency promotes Alex Gehringer to head of illustration
Macmillan Children’s Books makes editorial and rights appointments
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Latest Issue
28th August 2026
Editor's Comment: How soon is now for the PM on bookshop rates?
Author Profiles: Veronica Roth & Ríoghnach Robinson
Previews: Non-Fiction, Paperback & Children's
Prizes: YABP winner & NABP shortlist