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February 2010 From Publishing Executive
Rance Crain, president of Crain Communications, made an interesting point last month. In a Jan. 4 Advertising Age column, he wrote, "Consumers are getting used to saving again, and they won't part with their money unless they're given pretty good reasons." So where does that leave the magazine business?
Crain’s AutoNews Becomes Paid Content Site
December 29, 2009 From min online
AutoNews.com, the online extension of Crain’s Automotive News weekly for the car trade, is bringing much of its content behind the pay wall. Starting Dec. 21 general non-subscribers now can access only a few stories at a time at the site, which will be open mainly to print and digital edition subscribers. “If you don’t subscribe, you’ll miss out on a lot,” says Web editor Dave Versical in a post on the site. “You’ll be able to open only a few stories each day and your daily and weekly e-mail newsletters will be skimpier. Coinciding with a major site redesign and relaunch early last week, Automotive News now has several paid content models. Subscribers to the print weekly ($159/year) can access all online news commentary and reader comments as part of their subscription.
December 29, 2009 From min online
AutoNews.com, the online extension of Crain’s Automotive News weekly for the car trade, is bringing much of its content behind the pay wall. Starting Dec. 21 general non-subscribers now can access only a few stories at a time at the site, which will be open mainly to print and digital edition subscribers. “If you don’t subscribe, you’ll miss out on a lot,” says Web editor Dave Versical in a post on the site. “You’ll be able to open only a few stories each day and your daily and weekly e-mail newsletters will be skimpier. Coinciding with a major site redesign and relaunch early last week, Automotive News now has several paid content models. Subscribers to the print weekly ($159/year) can access all online news commentary and reader comments as part of their subscription.
11 Tips to Successfully Balance a Print and Digital Portfolio
December 2008 From Publishing Executive
In an economic climate in which every resource must be maximized, magazine publishers continue to look for cost-effective ways to create and maintain portfolios of both print and digital products. And, as demand increases for digital products and publishers focus more heavily on interactive offerings such as digital editions, e-newsletters, webinars and social media-rich Web sites, balancing the resources—money, time, materials and staff—needed to maintain a myriad of products can be challenging. Experienced publishers shared with Publishing Executive the following tips on how to successfully manage a portfolio of both print and digital components, without sacrificing the quality and viability of each individual product.
December 2008 From Publishing Executive
In an economic climate in which every resource must be maximized, magazine publishers continue to look for cost-effective ways to create and maintain portfolios of both print and digital products. And, as demand increases for digital products and publishers focus more heavily on interactive offerings such as digital editions, e-newsletters, webinars and social media-rich Web sites, balancing the resources—money, time, materials and staff—needed to maintain a myriad of products can be challenging. Experienced publishers shared with Publishing Executive the following tips on how to successfully manage a portfolio of both print and digital components, without sacrificing the quality and viability of each individual product.
Are You Doing Everything You Can to Combat Rising Postage Costs?
September 2008 From Publishing Executive
While every publisher in America must know that postage costs are on the rise, many cost-saving measures that can benefit both individual players and the industry as a whole remain underutilized, industry groups say."Both [Magazine Publishers of America (MPA)] and [American Business Media (ABM)] are exhorting their members to do more co-mailing and drop-shipping," says David R. Straus, postal counsel for ABM. "ABM produced a DVD for members to show why this is important."
September 2008 From Publishing Executive
While every publisher in America must know that postage costs are on the rise, many cost-saving measures that can benefit both individual players and the industry as a whole remain underutilized, industry groups say."Both [Magazine Publishers of America (MPA)] and [American Business Media (ABM)] are exhorting their members to do more co-mailing and drop-shipping," says David R. Straus, postal counsel for ABM. "ABM produced a DVD for members to show why this is important."
New Consulting Firm for Publishers Launched by BoSacks
September 2007 From PE Inbox
Magazine publishers in search of advice and analysis in today’s continually evolving industry will now have an additional resource at their disposal as a result of this week’s launch of mediaIDEAS, a global consultancy specializing in the effects of technology on magazine publishing. The consultancy was founded by a triumvirate of industry gurus: Nick Hampshire, David Renard and Publishing Executive columnist Bob Sacks (know to many as BoSacks), publisher of “Heard on the Web: Media Intelligence,” a daily e-newsletter for media professionals. MediaIDEAS is the result of a year and a half of research on the industry by its founders. The men have worked
September 2007 From PE Inbox
Magazine publishers in search of advice and analysis in today’s continually evolving industry will now have an additional resource at their disposal as a result of this week’s launch of mediaIDEAS, a global consultancy specializing in the effects of technology on magazine publishing. The consultancy was founded by a triumvirate of industry gurus: Nick Hampshire, David Renard and Publishing Executive columnist Bob Sacks (know to many as BoSacks), publisher of “Heard on the Web: Media Intelligence,” a daily e-newsletter for media professionals. MediaIDEAS is the result of a year and a half of research on the industry by its founders. The men have worked
Industry Executives’ Appointments, Promotions, Transfers and More
September 2007 From PE Inbox
• Rogers Publishing appoints David Hamilton publisher of Hello! Canada.• Gloria Scoby, senior vice president-group publisher at Crain Communications, plans to retire...
September 2007 From PE Inbox
• Rogers Publishing appoints David Hamilton publisher of Hello! Canada.• Gloria Scoby, senior vice president-group publisher at Crain Communications, plans to retire...
Industry Executives’ Appointments, Promotions, Transfers and More
May 2007 From PE Inbox
• PC World editor in chief Harry McCracken resigned over editorial differences with PC World Communications CEO Colin Crawford; McCracken has since resumed his duties as editor in chief, while Crawford has been reassigned to executive vice president, online. • Bryan Robb was named West Coast digital sales manager by Primedia, which also appointed Robert Klein to East Coast digital sales director. • Mansueto Ventures promoted John Tebeau to publisher of Inc. • Publicis Healthcare Communications Group, a division of Publicis Groupe, announced that Nick Colucci has been appointed president and CEO. • Jason Stein was named publisher of Automotive News Europe,
May 2007 From PE Inbox
• PC World editor in chief Harry McCracken resigned over editorial differences with PC World Communications CEO Colin Crawford; McCracken has since resumed his duties as editor in chief, while Crawford has been reassigned to executive vice president, online. • Bryan Robb was named West Coast digital sales manager by Primedia, which also appointed Robert Klein to East Coast digital sales director. • Mansueto Ventures promoted John Tebeau to publisher of Inc. • Publicis Healthcare Communications Group, a division of Publicis Groupe, announced that Nick Colucci has been appointed president and CEO. • Jason Stein was named publisher of Automotive News Europe,
Hall of Fame Nominations and Gold Ink Awards Entries Now Being Accepted
April 2007 From PE Inbox
Nominations for the Publishing Executive Hall of Fame are now being accepted. Each year, exceptional professionals from production industry are inducted into the Publishing Executive Hall of Fame (formerly PrintMedia Hall of Fame). The inductees represent the best of the best, and are honored for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the publishing industry. Last year’s inductees included Elaine Fry, group director of manufacturing and production for Forbes, and David Kamis, vice president of production and manufacturing for Crain Communications. Nominations for the 2007 Hall of Fame are due May 18. Inductees will be honored in Chicago at a banquet during GraphExpo at McCormick
April 2007 From PE Inbox
Nominations for the Publishing Executive Hall of Fame are now being accepted. Each year, exceptional professionals from production industry are inducted into the Publishing Executive Hall of Fame (formerly PrintMedia Hall of Fame). The inductees represent the best of the best, and are honored for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the publishing industry. Last year’s inductees included Elaine Fry, group director of manufacturing and production for Forbes, and David Kamis, vice president of production and manufacturing for Crain Communications. Nominations for the 2007 Hall of Fame are due May 18. Inductees will be honored in Chicago at a banquet during GraphExpo at McCormick
Editor’s Note: Video/Audio from Gold Ink Awards and Hall of Fame Gala Now Live!
November 2006 From PE Inbox
Don’t miss video highlights from the judging process of the 19th annual Gold Ink Awards, as well as the induction speeches of the four newest...
November 2006 From PE Inbox
Don’t miss video highlights from the judging process of the 19th annual Gold Ink Awards, as well as the induction speeches of the four newest...
Dave Kamis: Centered on Service
October 2006 From Publishing Executive
“My whole career has been about service. Whether you’re on the printing side or the publishing side of things, your role is customer service,” says Dave Kamis, vice president, production and manufacturing for Detroit-based Crain Communications. “That’s been my approach,” Kamis notes. “[To consider], ‘how can I meet the needs of my clients?’ And … in my current job, those [clients] are the publishers, the editors, the art directors and our advertising clients. What can I do to support their specific goals and objectives? That’s always been my objective, and looking back, I’d say that it’s been a consistent theme throughout my career—customer service.” It
October 2006 From Publishing Executive
“My whole career has been about service. Whether you’re on the printing side or the publishing side of things, your role is customer service,” says Dave Kamis, vice president, production and manufacturing for Detroit-based Crain Communications. “That’s been my approach,” Kamis notes. “[To consider], ‘how can I meet the needs of my clients?’ And … in my current job, those [clients] are the publishers, the editors, the art directors and our advertising clients. What can I do to support their specific goals and objectives? That’s always been my objective, and looking back, I’d say that it’s been a consistent theme throughout my career—customer service.” It
