Simon is the author of two digital marketing books.
His first book, Digital Marketing Strategy is in it’s third edition and is a global best-seller and established text book at universities around the world. It focuses on how any marketing professional should go about constructing a smart, marketing strategy for any company of any size in any industry worldwide.
His second book, The Digital Marketing Handbook is a practical guide to digital marketing with a focus on step by step guides, tips and things to avoid when building your digital marketing campaigns.
Digital Marketing Strategy is an international best-seller and is used by hundreds of universities and institutes. It is available in several languages including English, Turkish, Greek, Chinese, Czech and Vietnamese amongst others and can be purchased from stores both on and offline around the world. A Kindle version is also available.
The book covers the core areas you need to consider when building your strategy including business strategy, planning, channel-specific considerations, content strategy, programmatic, branding and the other key areas of focus. It also includes case studies, future tech trends and much more to help you build a robust digital marketing strategy that will deliver real results, fast.
The fourth edition, which launched in November 2025, includes updated case studies, extensive content on AI marketing, marketing automation, GDPR, cookies, GEO and much more.
“Combines a detailed knowledge of digital channel management with classic marketing theory. The result is essential reading for digital marketing practitioners at all levels.”
Emma Wilson, CEO at Harvest Digital
This book works both independently and as a companion to Digital Marketing Strategy. Where DMS talks you through the full process of building your strategy, The Digital Marketing Handbook ensures that, when you get to the delivery phase, you build the most effective campaigns possible.
It is based on input from my 20+ years in marketing as well as the thoughts and experience of many marketers around the world.
The book includes helpful case studies and quick tips and what to watch boxes to help you get straight to the point.
“This book is an essential tool for anyone running digital marketing campaigns. Full of great tips and practical guides, it should be on the desk of every marketer..”
Ashley Friedlein, Founder, Econsultancy and Guild
Marketing in Web 3.0 is a deep look at the technology and trends that will shape the future of marketing.
From AI and how it plays a role in creative, operations, advertising and search to how bitcoin, the metaverse, blockchain and much more will impact marketing professionals and consumers alike.
This is essential reading for all marketers looking to ensure thery have a full and robuts strategy for the web3 era.
“Marketing in Web 3.0 is a masterclass in navigating the uncharted waters of the digital frontier. Kingsnorth, with his trademark clarity and insight, deconstructs the complexities of web3, providing marketers with an indispensable toolkit for the future.”
Chris Duffey, Head of Emerging Solutions, Adobe
Simon is also a contributing author to the books Understanding Digital Marketing, Understanding Social Media and Social Selling as well as many academic journals.
You can find supporting resources for the books such as implementation guides and slides here and find a range of case studies available here. These feature in the books and give context to the guidance provided there.
For any queries relating to the book please contact my Publisher, Kogan Page.
Copyright Simon Kingsnorth 2026.
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