Upcoming Industry Events - March 2007

The challenges of publishing continually provide opportunities for growth and change. To network with fellow publishers, explore new ideas and strategies, evaluate emerging technologies, and bring value back to your enterprise, consider attending any of these upcoming industry events:

FOLIO: Magazine Event Strategies
The Branded Experience
An educational and networking forum for magazine and event professionals, this one-day event will cover the hot issues, emerging trends, and biggest challenges for magazine events.
Location: Marriott Marquis – New York, NY
Date(s): March 13, 2007

FOLIO: Publishing Summit
Magazine Growth Strategies
The Folio: Publishing Summit was created for magazine executives at companies large and small who think big and take risks. The Summit is a two-day immersion in the strategies and tactics industry’s leading innovators are using to grow their magazines, their companies, and their careers.
Location: Westin Michigan Avenue – Chicago, IL
Date(s): March 19-21, 2007

2007 Jesse H. Neal National Business Award Ceremony
Called the "Pulitzer Prize of the business press,” the Neal Awards are prestigious and sought-after editorial honors. Established in 1955, the Neal Awards recognize and reward editorial excellence in business-to-business publications. The 2007 winners will be announced and celebrated at this luncheon.
Location: Waldorf-Astoria – New York, NY
Date(s): March 22, 2007

University & College Designers Association Design Summit
Sustain Your Creativity
Discussions will dive down and look for what lies beyond going green. The faculty are experienced in the field of sustainability and bring a depth of knowledge to share. Discuss print vs. web, sustainable practices, and more. You will come away from the Summit with new perspectives and ideas you can put to use at your institution.
Location: Loews Philadelphia Hotel – Philadelphia, PA
Date(s): March 22-24, 2007

Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) Editors Forum
The CASE Editors Forum is the only annual conference designed specifically for college and university magazine editors and offers an opportunity for you to hear from experts in the field. Get practical tips on redesign, advertising, and story ideas; learn how to improve your magazine on a tight budget; get advice on hiring freelancers; and more.
Location: Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile – Chicago, IL
Date(s): March 28-30, 2007

Custom Publishing Council (CPC) Spring Meeting
CPC is the leading association for the custom publishing industry in the United States and is focused on promoting the growth and vitality of this dynamic marketing discipline. The CPC’s biannual meetings provide networking opportunities for industry professionals, creating a forum to discuss common challenges from contract negotiations to maximizing profits.
Location: Time & Life Building – New York, NY
Date: March 29-30, 2007

The Ad Club & Magazine Publishers of America 2007 New York Magazine Day
The New York Magazine Day will feature thought-provoking breakout sessions on accountability, measurement, content, and case studies. The event will feature top magazine brands and announcement of the 26th Annual MPA Kelly Awards Finalists.
Location: Marriott Marquis – New York, NY
Date(s): April 18, 2007

Magazine Association of the Southeast (MAGS) Annual Conference
The Annual MAGS Conference is the Southeast's premier educational, networking, and career-building event. Learn from the editors, designers, and salespeople behind some of the most award-winning and profitable magazines in the country, and gain a stronger understanding of the trends that affect both your magazine and the industry.
Location: Renaissance Waverly Hotel – Atlanta, GA
Date(s): April 26, 2007

Western Publications Association (WPA) Publishing Conference
This year’s WPA Publishing Conference is designed to emphasize that “publishing” is changing into “media”: the delivery of content beyond the printed page. Join your publishing peers as WPA presents 20 information-packed sessions plus two full-day workshops designed to guide you on the path of integrated media.
Location: The Westin Hotel at LAX – Los Angeles, CA
Date(s): April 26-27, 2007

Evangelical Press Association (EPA) 2007 Convention
The EPA annual convention offers an unequaled opportunity to build relationships with colleagues among the nation's Christian periodicals. EPA members produce some 300 titles with a combined circulation of more than 22 million.
Location: Doubletree Hotel World Arena – Colorado Springs, CO
Date(s): May 2-4, 2007

City and Regional Magazine Association (CRMA) Annual Conference
CRMA’s premier meeting offers three days of professional development for your staff and managers, as well as great networking opportunities. CRMA’s goal is to provide you with invaluable information and give you the tools to be even more effective in the magazine industry.
Location: Grand Hyatt Denver Downtown – Denver, CO
Date(s): May 5-7, 2007

American Business Media (ABM) Spring Meeting
An American Business Media tradition that began 40 years ago, the annual Spring Meeting is the association’s premier event. This conference features top-of-the-line speakers delivering high-level content that helps executives do business better. Spring Meeting also offers golf, tennis, and other leisure activities that allow members to network in a relaxed setting.
Location: The Ritz-Carlton – Naples, FL
Date(s): May 6-9, 2007