Association Media & Publishing Annual Meeting:
Attend a lively conference that provides content on the elements of managing a successful publishing operation and the current trends and challenges associations face. This event is an opportunity to network with your peers and those who provide valuable services to the industry.

 

EXCEL Awards:
Receive recognition in your organization by winning a coveted EXCEL award. Submit your association's best work to be judged in categories including editorial, graphics, advertising and marketing, and online publishing. Join us to celebrate the association publishing community at the EXCEL Awards Gala.

Lunch and Learns:
Gather with local colleagues to discuss topics relevant to association publishers. Share and discuss new ideas, innovations and technology for your publications.

Chicago Programs:
Attend these half-day, programs held quarterly to provide association publishing executives with thought-provoking discussion on pertinent topics of the day. Network and share your ideas and stories with your association publishing colleagues.

Roundtables:
Join your Association Media & Publishing colleagues for a high-impact morning of problem solving and networking. Expect to share your experiences, gain new contacts, and find guidance from the people who share your same challenges.

Webinars:
Learn the latest trends and hear what challenges association executives face by participating in our webinar series. Extend participation to the entire staff or department to enhance the professional development opportunity.

Leadership Opportunities:
Serve your industry by volunteering for one of Association Media & Publishing's various committees or task forces, participate in EXCEL Award judging or run for the Board of Directors.

 

Membership Directory and Buyer's Guide:
Join Association Media & Publishing to gain access to this exclusive online directory and networking tool.

 

Featured Vendors Guide:
For a closer look at industry providers with the products and services essential in non-profit communications, view the Featured Vendors Guide. The Featured Vendors Guide includes expanded profiles and contact information for the companies who can take your communications to the next level.

 

Digital Provider Marketplace:
Gain first-hand knowledge of the current digital publication solutions. The Digital Provider Marketplace showcases the digital version of signature, converted by several digital solutions providers. It serves as a resource and tool and features information about digital providers, including contact information and links. Learn more about digital publications and consider the possibility for your own publication.

 

Listserv:
Networking for success. As the premier listserv for association publishers, members use the listserv to seek help, information, or advice from other members quickly. It is a phenomenal tool to build your network and community in the publishing industry.

 

Career Center:
Get connected with career opportunities in the field of publishing! Association Media & Publishing's Online Career Center is for job seekers looking for a new opportunity, as well as employers seeking highly qualified individuals to fill their publishing related positions. The Career Center is listed with Web search engines and HR departments.

E-Publishing Trends & Metrics:
From e-newsletters to blogs from wikis to digital magazines, associations are continuing to expand their e-publishing operations. What are the trends, benchmarks, and customary practices among associations? And how does your association compare to others? Are your e-newsletters' open rates above average or well below the norm? How do your click-throughs stack up? Is yours the only association without a blog?

 

Association Publishing Benchmarking Study:
Provides all new data that allows you to compare the income/expenses of your magazine or journal to others of similar size, as well as new data on electronic publishing trends and practices.

 

2011 Association Publishing Compensation & Benefits Survey:
This survey allows you to compare your publishing operation's compensation practices against those of other associations - including those that are similar in size, scope and location. You'll find detailed information about different job positions that summarizes the main responsibilities and includes median salaries that are cross-tabulated by association type, size and scope; by region; by type of publications produced, and by annual advertising revenues.