Emily Meehan is emerging as a transformative force in modern publishing. As SVP and Publisher of Union Square & Co., Meehan is helping reshape how audiences engage with content—expanding far beyond traditional books into interactive, tactile experiences.
Operating under Hachette Book Group, Union Square & Co. has become a key driver of innovation and growth. Since joining HBG in 2024, the division has contributed to a strong financial upswing, helping propel the company from the No. 4 to the No. 3 publisher in the U.S., according to Circana BookScan rankings—a position it last held in 2012. The company reported a 7% growth in 2024, followed by an 8.9% revenue increase in the first quarter of 2025, underscoring the impact of Meehan’s leadership.
At the core of Union Square & Co.’s strategy is a bold reimagining of what publishing can be. While books remain central, the imprint has expanded into gifts, stationery, puzzles, games, and guided journals—products designed to foster creativity, organization, and connection in everyday life. Its portfolio includes well-known imprints such as Knock Knock, Em & Friends, Puzzlewright Press, and Union Square Kids.
From witty notepads like “All Out Of Pad” to interactive offerings such as puzzles, tarot decks, and postcard collections, Union Square & Co. blends entertainment with mindfulness. Titles like “Backyard Bird Chronicles: 50 Postcards” by Amy Tan and “The Infinite Door: A Tarot Deck and Guidebook” by Pamela Love reflect the company’s commitment to creativity and self-expression.
Meehan’s approach recognizes a key shift in consumer behavior: audiences are no longer confined to linear experiences. Instead, they seek products that fit seamlessly into different aspects of their lives—whether it’s a journal for reflection, a game for family bonding, or a deck of cards that sparks conversation.
In an increasingly digital world, Union Square & Co. is also leaning into the power of analog experiences. Its products celebrate the tactile, offering moments of pause, creativity, and connection that screens often cannot replicate.
Under Meehan’s leadership, Union Square & Co. is not just publishing content—it’s creating experiences. And in doing so, it’s helping redefine the future of the industry while strengthening Hachette’s position in a rapidly evolving market.