“Tim” Wilson is the founder and Publisher of The Trades Publishing Company, Inc., the parent of several thriving national publications with a combined monthly distribution of nearly 100,000.
With fifteen years of experience in the publishing industry, Wilson has watched the field grow from the era of manual production into the streamlined era of digital publishing and internet marketing. His areas of expertise include not only targeted trade publishing, but also specialty publications, market research, website development, international marketing, and subscription management. Wilson is also a frequent writer and speaker on various subjects as they relate to the publishing industry and to the industries which his publications serve.
The Trades Publishing Company has become a leader in targeted trade publications and marketing. All of the Trades Publishing Company’s existing publications have emerged as market leaders in their respective industries.
The Resort Trades, established in 1986, is a super-tabloid news and information source publication targeted specifically at the Resort and Timeshare sales industry. The Resort Trades offers display advertising, classified advertising, and Trade Member listings, as well as monthly industry news and press releases, global analysis articles, and in-depth interviews with industry professionals and business leaders.
The Golf Course Trades, established in 1990, is a super-tabloid buyer’s guide publication targeted specifically at the golf course superintendent. In June of 2022, Golf Course Trades went fully digital. Utilizing the years of connections and branding to continue the long tradition of bringing products and services to the superintendents’ attention.