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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.
For publishers only, this intimate two-day round table discussion tackles a number of important and timely issues facing regional magazines today. Topics include; circulation model best practices, challenges and opportunities, creating new revenue streams, benefits of trade show participation and many more. Registration is $179 and space is limited.
Location: Affinia Chicago Hotel – Chicago, IL Date(s): October 2-3, 2009 University and College Designers Associations (UCDA) Annual Design Conference Whether you struggle with the complexity of the academic landscape, the confusing maze of media options, sustainability choices, or budgetary pressures, you'll find inspiration and practical help in this year's programming. A conference faculty of designers, media experts, software representatives, educational consultants, photographers, educators, and more, will not only provide you with a much needed creativity boost, but also offer sound advice and information of significant value to your institution as it navigates the challenging and changing times ahead. Location: Marriott Seattle Waterfront – Seattle, WA Date(s): October 3-6, 2009 Magazine Publishers of America (MPA) Magazine Innovation Summit Technology Changes Everything MPA's Magazine Innovation Summit is designed to provide magazine executives with innovative strategies to build their brands, increase efficiencies, and take advantage of the dramatic advances in technology that are impacting both their print and digital businesses. The Magazine Innovation Summit will focus on understanding and harnessing the power of disruptive technologies and transformative business models to affect positive change in the magazine industry.” Location: Grand Hyatt New York – New York, NY Date(s): October 14-15, 2009 International Regional Magazine Association (IRMA) Annual Conference
The staff at New Mexico Magazine is planning a wonderful program for the 2009 conference in Santa Fe—one that recognizes the tight budgets most of us are working with. Sessions will focus on cost savings and efficiency, with topics such as marketing in a poor economy; cash flow, “separation of church and state”, evaluating good web talent, contributors’ contracts, reader generated content, workflow, soft proofing, the new newsstand, and more. The conference is open only to IRMA members. You must be registered for the conference and a member of IRMA, or receive a special invitation, to attend the conference. How to join IRMA.
Location: Hotel Sante Fe – Sante Fe, New Mexico Date(s): October 16-21, 2009 Direct Marketing Association (DMA) DMA09 Conference & Exhibition Regain your big-picture perspective and bottom-line focus at DMA09, the global event for integrated marketing. DMA09 has it all: The latest technology, current research, renegade thinkers, industry giants, hundreds of educational sessions, thousands of your peers, and the world’s largest exhibition for direct and interactive marketers. DMA09 will feature more than 130 educational sessions and roundtables led by 350+ experts and marketing gurus. Plus, you'll meet hundreds of exhibiting companies covering all aspects of marketing in the world's largest exhibit hall. Location: San Diego Convention Center – San Diego, CA Date(s): October 17-22, 2009 ConnexLive09 Hosted by FOLIO: and EXPO Magazines, ConnexLive09 will bring senior executives from magazine publishing companies and conference and trade show organizers together to review and test drive innovative technologies and services that they can use to create revenue, reduce costs, and bring efficiencies to their businesses. ConnexLive09 will consist of face-to-face planning sessions scheduled between solution providers (Hosts) and solution seekers (Guests) to review new products and services, specific initiatives and business strategies. By participating in ConnexLive09, hosts and guests bring new efficiency to sourcing and business processes, and save valuable time and money. Location: Chicago Marriott Downtown – Chicago, IL Date(s): October 19-21, 2009
(formerly Top Management Meeting)
ABM presents "Real Solutions for Today...Real Answers for Tomorrow" with a focus on how to exceed customer expectations. Early bird registration rate expires October 4, 2009. For more information, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it (212-784-6367). Location: New York Academy of Sciences – New York, NY Date(s): November 3-4, 2009 4th Annual Print Buyers Conference Relevance Through Reinvention Steer your future toward lasting success with this educational and networking conference. Expand your knowledge and options with cutting-edge information about new print buying trends and directions. Conference features four valuable keynote presentations; a first-time, full-day “Advanced Print Buyer Boot Camp”; and a special half-day “Print Reps Boot Camp”. Location: Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center – Westford, MA Date(s): November 3-5, 2009 Custom Publishing Council (CPC) Fall Meeting & Pearl Awards The CPC will hold its Fall Member Meeting and the highly anticipated Sixth Annual Pearl Awards in mid-November. The CPC is accepting entries for the Pearl Awards competition until October 5 (extended deadline). This award program recognizes excellence in creating valuable custom content. Visit the CPC website to enter the competition and to purchase tickets for the awards dinner. Location: Twenty Four Fifth – New York, NY Date(s): November 12-13, 2009 |