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Winners of the 2026 Marketing Book Awards Announced!

The 2026 Marketing Book Awards, organized by Shoei-sha Co., Ltd. located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, has officially announced its winners. This annual award is a unique initiative where marketing professionals vote for their favorite marketing books through a web platform. The aim is to celebrate literature that offers practical insights into the marketing field. Based on the results of the web voting, the winner of the Grand Prize was awarded to The Art of Selling Without Conflict: The Ultimate Web Marketing Techniques to Create a Market with Just One Click by Katsuhiro Kinoshita, published by Gentosha.

Grand Prize Winner

• - Title: The Art of Selling Without Conflict: The Ultimate Web Marketing Techniques to Create a Market with Just One Click
• - Author: Katsuhiro Kinoshita
• - Publisher: Gentosha
• - Link: Gentosha

The objective of the Marketing Book Awards is straightforward yet impactful: to highlight the books that marketing professionals believe every practitioner should read. After a successful launch last year, the awards returned for 2026, inviting votes from industry practitioners to recognize the books that have significantly aided them in their work. This includes books that they believe should be a staple in every marketer's collection.

Honorable Mentions: Runner-Up Titles

In addition to the Grand Prize, several runner-ups were recognized for their outstanding contributions:
1. The Uncommon Marketing Encyclopedia: Transforming into a Profitable CEO in Just One Day
- Author: Ryuoh Koyama
- Publisher: KADOKAWA
- Link: KADOKAWA
2. The Neuro-Marketing: Business Strategies That Transform 'Want to Buy' into Action Using Latest Science
- Author: Takanori Endo, Supervising by Ryuoh Koyama
- Publisher: KADOKAWA
- Link: KADOKAWA
3. The Simplest CX Management Textbook: Transforming to a 'Chosen Company' by Revisiting Customer Experience
- Author: Hideaki Shirane
- Publisher: Sanraku International
- Link: Sanraku
4. How to Generate Ideas
- Authors: James W. Young, Shigeo Imai, Hitoshi Takeuchi
- Publisher: CE Media House
- Link: CE Media

In line with these awards, a special event will soon take place at bookstores nationwide to celebrate the best in marketing literature. Interested readers are encouraged to check the official website for updates about future events.

Collaborating with MarkeZine Day 2026 Autumn

From September 8-9, 2026, Shoei-sha and the MarkeZine editorial team will host a marketing conference titled MarkeZine Day 2026 Autumn at the JP Tower Hall & Conference, just a minute’s walk from Tokyo Station. As a part of this event, authors of the awarded books are expected to take the stage to share their insights on marketing. The second day's final session will include a networking event for both speakers and attendees, allowing for enriching discussions and connections.

For more details about the event, including how to register and session information, visit the official MarkeZine Day website: MarkeZine Day

Event Timeline

• - Voting Period: April 7, 2026 - May 19, 2026
• - Announcement of Winners: Early June 2026, based on voting results
• - Book Fair Launch: Scheduled for June 2026, at various bookstores and eBook stores nationwide
• - Conference Dates: September 8-9, 2026
• - Networking Event: September 9, 2026, during the conference

Marketers and enthusiasts alike can look forward to engaging discussions at the MarkeZine Day 2026 Autumn conference, celebrating the valuable resources that shape effective marketing strategies and practices.