Ransom promoted to Midas PR's deputy director of books

Sophie Ransom, formerly associate director for Midas Public Relations, has been promoted to the role of deputy director of books.

Ransom, who has worked in the book industry for more than 20 years, starting out at Waterstones and Pan Macmillan before joining Midas in 1998.

During her tenure with the PR firm she has managed and led campaigns for publishers including Quercus, Little Brown, Pan Macmillan, Bonnier Zaffre, Penguin, HarperCollins, Head of Zeus, Thomas & Mercer and HQ among others.

She has also worked closely with authors over the years including Peter James, Peter May, Sir John Mortimer, William Shaw, Elly Griffiths, Mark Edwards, Caroline Mitchell, Robert Thorogood, KJ Howe, Nicholas Sparks and Freya North.

Commenting on her new role within Midas, Ransom said: "When I joined Midas there were eight of us working for the company. I have been incredibly proud to see the company grow and flourish over the years and watch it diversify across books, arts and consumer PR. Mostly, I have felt very lucky to have had the opportunity to work with so many talented and creative authors whom I have seen rise to the top of the bestseller charts and maintain their position through their hard work and good-humoured determination."

Jason Bartholomew, joint c.e.o. of Midas, called Ransom "an integral part of the Midas fabric, and one of the best publicists around", adding: "I am delighted to see her rewarded for her long-standing achievements, and I look forward to working with Sophie to further grow the book and author side of the Midas business."