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Online Publisher’s Association Gets New Executive Officers

sbotelho — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:03:11 -0500

Lessiter Publications Files Suit Against Three Former Employees For Launching Competitor

Matt Kinsman — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 14:38:45 -0400

From the August issue of FOLIO: The Making of Marines

Dan Trombetto — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 19:21:29 -0400

Retail Environment Aims to Triple Circ In 3 Months

sbotelho — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 14:56:23 -0400

The Association for Retail Environments [ARE] is reinventing and growing its bimonthly magazine, Retail Environments, to have a broader industry wide circulation and coverage of membership-centric topics.

Rotary International, IEEE Set to Take Home Multiple EXCEL Awards

sbotelho — Mon, 23 May 2011 16:35:59 -0400

Though the EXCEL award ceremony takes place on June 1 in Washington, D.C., Association Media & Publishing has already announced the 2011 winners. The 31st Annual EXCEL winners were picked from a pool of 1,100 entries submitted from non-profit organizations and associations.

The 2011 FOLIO: 40

Dan Trombetto — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 14:27:25 -0400

Welcome to the 2011 FOLIO: 40, our list of some of the most distinguished magazine and media professionals from every corner of our industry.

Association Publishing: Hot Button Topics for 2011

Dan Trombetto — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 16:56:04 -0500

Association publishers face some unique challenges—namely their role as an ancillary operation within a broader organization. However, the operative word is “publisher” and associations share many of the same concerns as their peers on the consumer and b-to-b sides. Folio: spoke with several association publications, focusing on the challenges and opportunities they foresee for 2011.

2010 Association Publishing Survey

Dan Trombetto — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 10:53:59 -0500

CLICK HERE A PDF OF THE 2010 ASSOCIATION SURVEY CHARTS

‘The Future Does Not Exist’

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 11:50:13 -0400

No solutions, but Reimagining the Future conference offers a mosaic of opinion and perspective.

National Geographic Global Media CEO to Take on President Role at Society

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 05:09:59 -0400

One week after John Q. Griffin announced that he is retiring as executive vice president of the National Geographic Society and president of its publishing unit, board of trustees chairman Gilbert M. Grosvenor says he is stepping down as chairman at the end of the year.

Griffin to Retire as National Geographic Publishing President

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 13:53:48 -0400

He stepped down as chairman of the MPA earlier this month and now John Q. Griffin is retiring as executive vice president of the National Geographic Society and president of its publishing unit.

The Magazine-Media Identity Challenge

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 10:12:59 -0400

A fractured, splintered industry wrestles with its future.

‘Change is Only Good if Your Life, or Your Business, Sucks’

Wed, 06 Oct 2010 16:03:46 -0400

Sound bites from the 2010 American Magazine Conference.

MPA Changes Name, Tagline to Reflect Multi-Platform Publishing

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 09:37:48 -0400

Two days before the group’s big industry conference kicks off in Chicago, the Magazine Publishers of America Friday announced that it is changing its name as well as its tagline. Moving forward, the group will be known simply as MPA.

MPA ‘Repositions,’ Hires Three Senior Executives

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:50:19 -0400

In a move the consumer magazine association says marks a significant repositioning, the Magazine Publishers of America has announced the appointments of three senior-level executives. Francis R.

Former RBI Editor to Head New Association Magazine

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:28:52 -0400

Mark Spaulding, the longtime editor of Reed Business Information’s now-shuttered Converting magazine, has been tapped by the Association of International Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators to serve as associate publisher and editor-in-chief of

Hanley Wood Expands, Finalizes Agreement with Association

Wed, 12 May 2010 12:37:06 -0400

Hanley Wood and the American Institute of Architects have finalized a five-year agreement that has Hanley Wood Exhibitions managing the annual AIA Convention and Design Exposition and Architect magazine becoming the association’s official publication.

People Managing Editor Elected ASME President

Tue, 04 May 2010 11:18:22 -0400

The American Society of Magazine Editors has elected People magazine managing editor Larry Hackett as president. Hackett [pictured] succeeds Runner's World editor-in-chief David Willey.

Lions and Tigers and—Ellie Nominations

Bill Mickey — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 11:29:30 -0400

As the official magazine for an association that is charged with conserving and restoring natural ecosystems, Audubon is no stranger to the concept of surviving in the wild. This year, though, the magazine finds itself in a different kind of jungle.

The 2010 FOLIO: 40

Dan Trombetto — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 09:47:12 -0400

Welcome to the 2010 FOLIO: 40, our list of some of the most distinguished magazine and media professionals from every corner of our industry.

McGraw-Hill Extends Publishing Contract with Association

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:07:02 -0400

McGraw-Hill Construction has reached an agreement with the Associated General Contractors of America to continue publishing the association’s Constructor magazine, as well as its online membership directory, for another two years. The original agreement between them dates back to February 2005.

Custom Publishing Council ‘Updates’ Name

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:11:59 -0500

Another publishing group has dropped the word “publishing” from its name. The Custom Publishing Council announced Wednesday that it has changed its name to the Custom Content Council.

It’s 2010. Do You Know Where Your Exhibitors Are?

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:06:34 -0500

A look at changing trade show business models.

Hanley Wood’s Architect, Residential Architect to Become Association’s Official Magazines

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:20:28 -0500

The American Institute of Architects has selected Hanley Wood’s Architect and Residential Architect as the association’s official magazines.

Cosmetic Surgery Association to Launch Print Magazine

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 17:04:15 -0500

The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery is gearing up for the launch of its first print magazine: New You.

MPA Reduces Staff by More Than 14 Percent

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:57:36 -0500

The Magazine Publishers of America Wednesday eliminated roughly 14 percent of its overall workforce—or five full-time positions—as part of a streamlining of its operations. Departments that were affected include membership, events, research and back office functions.

TMG Tops the Charts with 19 CPC Pearl Awards

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:50:09 -0500

NEW YORK—TMG (formerly The Magazine Group) received the most Pearl Awards—19 in total—here Thursday night at the Custom Publishing Council's annual Pearl Awards. Awards included best Web feature or article, best Web publication, best overall editorial (less than 50,000), and best tie in with Corporate Integrated Marketing.

Making the Case

Dan Trombetto — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 14:51:03 -0400

Defining the mission and serving the dual goals of information provider and fundraiser are a challenge for any association magazine.

2009 Association Publishing Survey

Dan Trombetto — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 12:40:20 -0400

As for-profit publishers re-assess their business model (and the role of print within it), so are association publishers reviewing their role in the overall context of the parent organization and how they’re best reaching the membership.

American Business Media Partnership Spells Member Discounts

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:04:49 -0400

Trade magazine association American Business Media today announced a partnership with Integrated Media Cooperative (IMC) which will lead to discounted products for ABM members and, it hopes, will act as a membership driver.

Magazine Innovation Center Offers Valuable Discussion

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:38:07 -0400

Inaugural event tackles micro, macro questions facing publishing.

IEEE to Manage Copy Production, Marketing of IBM Journals

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:05:17 -0400

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, publisher of IEEE Spectrum magazine, has agreed to take over production of IBM’s online Journal of Research and Development, beginning in 2010. In addition, an archive containing all of the papers ever published in IBM’s journals will be accessible on IEEE’s Xplore digital library.

Do We Really Need Two Audit Bureaus and Two Associations?

Matt Kinsman — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:10:45 -0400

Do We Really Need Two Audit Bureaus and Two Associations?

ABA Journal Kicks Off Legal Rebels Tour

Matt Kinsman — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:43:58 -0400

While acknowledging that the terms "legal" and "rebel" are usually an oxymoron, ABA Journal publisher and editor Edward Adams thinks his magazine's four-month Legal Rebels program will not only put the legal profession in a new light, but also ABA Journal's parent organization, the American Bar Association.

Consumer Reports Avoids Layoff Threat

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 02:22:52 -0400

The Consumers Union has reached a tentative agreement with the Newspaper Guild of New York that avoids having to make the layoffs that loomed more than a week ago.

Consumer Reports Negotiating Cuts with Union

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 11:52:08 -0400

Consumer Reports, which is operated by the non-profit Consumers Union, is in a management-versus-union battle to produce $1.8 million in cost savings—or undergo a round of layoffs.

American Business Media Cuts Staff, Looks to ‘New Strategic Plan’

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 11:12:11 -0400

American Business Media has reduced its workforce again. Since the beginning of the year, ABM has been forced to trim its staff by about 40 percent, according to president and CEO Gordon Hughes. The most recent cuts include Hughes’ assistant, video editor Mark Flythe and business development executive vice president Nick Ferrari.

SNAP to Change Name

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 17:20:37 -0400

The Society of National Association Publications announced today that the group, over the next 12 months, will change its name to Association Media and Publishing.

At SNAP: ‘Print Will Be the New Vinyl’

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 14:07:48 -0400

Future of Print to Include E-Readers

Thu, 21 May 2009 11:04:57 -0400

NEW YORK—A hundred or so publishing executives gathered at the Yale Club here yesterday for the Fulfillment Management Association’s annual luncheon. The panel, moderated by FOLIO: executive editor Matt Kinsman, was focused on the future of the magazine publishing industry, and how two consumer publishers—Hearst and Atlantic Media—are weathering the current media storm.

Former Oxford American Staffer Pleads Guilty, Sentenced to Prison for Embezzlement

Wed, 13 May 2009 14:41:55 -0400

The former operations manager of the Oxford American, a non-profit literary magazine, has been sentenced to serve 90 days in jail and 15 years of probation after pleading guilty to charges of second-degree forgery and theft of property.

Alumni Magazines Lead SNAP Winners

Mon, 11 May 2009 13:48:46 -0400

The Society for National Association Publications has announced its 2009 EXCEL Awards, honoring the best publishing products of the association industry.

Newspaper Association Kills its Print Magazine

Fri, 01 May 2009 11:32:02 -0400

Another print publication has fallen victim in the struggling newspaper industry—this time, a magazine.

ASME Prez: Blurring Ad-Edit Line Compromises Industry's Health

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 09:39:41 -0400

NEW YORK—Ad revenues are down. Headcount is down. Attendance at events—including this one—is down. Even entrees to the National Magazine Awards, which will be presented here on Thursday night, are down.

VIDEO: Stephen Colbert Eviscerates the Newspaper Industry

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 11:48:43 -0400

NAA president sits down with fake talk show host.

The 2009 FOLIO: 40

Dan Trombetto — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 18:18:17 -0400

Welcome to the 2009 FOLIO: 40, the oldest, most comprehensive and most distinguished magazine industry compilation of its kind.

Warwick Sabin

Dan Trombetto — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 12:30:58 -0400

Warwick Sabin’s year-long tenure as publisher of literary magazine the Oxford American has been anything but ordinary.

Joe Rominiecki

Dan Trombetto — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 12:19:42 -0400

When Joe Rominiecki started in May 2007 as newsletter editor for ASAE (American Society of Association Executives) and The Center for Association Leadership, the group’s newsletters had started to fall by the wayside.

Publisher Co-Op Offers its Own ‘Stimulus Plan’

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 09:40:42 -0400

The Integrated Media Cooperative has announced a “Publisher Stimulus Program” that lets new members join the co-op with a $1,000 down payment and an earn-out on the first $4,000 in rebates.

WPA Cancels Conference

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:01:27 -0400

Another magazine association event has bitten the proverbial recession dust.The Western Publications Association’s annual conference has been cancelled, the association said today.The two-day conference had been scheduled for April23-24 at the Westin LAX in Los Angeles.