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Publishing professionals gathering for annual professional development summit

March 21, 2010 --Missouri's publishing professionals gathering for annual professional development summit.

Joy A. Piazza

State-wide journalism and communication professionals who produce magazines, newsletters, magapapers, e-zines and e-letters, and websites will gather for professional development, networking, and the annual Ranly Awards banquet on April 8 & 9 at the Stoney Creek Inn in Columbia.  Attendees represent a number of industries from consumer to healthcare, education to association, government, corporate and business-to-business publications.

This year's summit features some of the industry's highest regarded experts in design, editing, sales and marketing, such as Don Ranly, Shelley Rodgers, Stephanie Padgett, Jim MacMillan, Jennifer Rowe, Jan Colbert, John Fennell, Daryl Moen, Pat Smith, Mary Kay Blakely, and tellingtruestories' Mark Kramer.

MAP members and non-members alike agree the summit is a must-do for Missouri's publishers.
  • "I loved each of the workshops I attended.  I also appreciated the value of this conference.  To have truly relevant topics for our industry and in a location just hours from home, is truly appreciated...especially in these economics."   The Breast Cancer Wellness Magazine
  • "I thought MAP was excellent this year. I got something of value out of every session I attended."   Inside Columbia Magazine
  • "I found the summit very worthwhile!  The breadth and acuity of the presenters was way beyond my expectations."   Columbia College
  •  "I was totally pleased with the entire MAP Summit.  I soaked up every word. Dr. Ranly's seminar was refreshing and stimulated my desire to write."  L-O Profile Magazine
  • "I really enjoyed Heather Mansfield's presentation on social media. I also dropped by Jennifer Rowe's grammar workshop-and was delighted to find it so lively and worthwhile."   Missouri Department of Conservation
  • "We really enjoyed the conference and learned a lot--a lot of bang for the buck!"  Graybar Electric
For more information and to register, click here or click on EVENTS in the main menu.  MARCH 31 is the last day to register.