Andy Hunter

Andy Hunter

entrepreneur United Kingdom

Andy Hunter is an editor and publisher known for founding Bookshop.org, a platform designed to support independent bookstores and publishers in the face of Amazon's dominance in the book market. With a vision to challenge the overwhelming market share of Amazon, which is projected to control 80% of the book market by 2025, Hunter created Bookshop.org to foster a community of readers who value local businesses. His initiative has garnered attention for promoting the importance of independent bookstores, emphasizing that the platform is not necessarily cheaper or faster than Amazon, but aligns with the values of its customers. By the end of 2024, Bookshop.org generated $8.6 million in revenue, reflecting its impact on the book retail landscape.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
66,101
Power
2,629$
Sentiment
5.67
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 3 5.67 0.10% +0% 67,886,011 66,101 $2,700,000 2,629$
Totals 3 67,886,011 66,101 $2,700,000 2,629$
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