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ABM: Tabloids, Others Still at Risk for Failing USPS ‘Droop’ Test
March 23, 2010
From Folio Magazine
After receiving protests from groups like American Business Media over the timing of the proposed rate penalties for most flat-shaped mail that fails to meet so-called “deflection standards,” the United States Postal Service pushed back implementation of the new standards from early this year until June 7. The intent, according...
Fast Stats
March 2010
From Publishing Executive
2009 Advertising Round-up B-to-B magazine ad pages fell 28.6% in 2009 vs. 2008. Ad revenues declined
24% during the same period. Consumer magazines fared marginally better in 2009, with ad pages dropping by 25.6% and revenue falling 18.1%....
Gordon Hughes Resigns from American Business Media
January 20, 2010
From American Business Media
Gordon T. Hughes II, President/CEO of American Business Media (ABM), announced today that he plans to leave the Association in July and return to a career in the entertainment industry. ABM is initiating a search for a new leader to direct the business-to-business media industry’s Association after Hughes’ departure later...
John Blanchard—Not Afraid of
the 'What-Ifs’'
September 2009
From Publishing Executive
From computer-to-plate to conceiving ad portals to workflow automation and beyond, he has the smarts, the charm and the energy to do whatever it takes," says Alan Snyder, prepress operations manager at Fry Communications Inc., of 2009 Publishing Executive Hall of Fame inductee John Blanchard. "He has no fears of what-ifs, and can easily asses a value in a process—or opportunity."
9 Things I've Learned About Magazines by Blogging
August 2009
From Publishing Executive
It’s been 10 years since I set up my blog, RexBlog.com. Back then, I never imagined that one day I’d be described as “a magazine publishing blogger” or a “CEO blogger” or a “media blogger.” For a decade before blogging came along, my company and I had been involved in a wide array of online community platforms like e-mail listservs and different types of forums. As I had never been called a “forum-er” or “listserv-er” or, for that matter, an e-mailer or telephoner, I never suspected that using a blog would be anything more than just another platform to share information with a few dozen people.
More Decline in B-to-B
June 2009
From Publishing Executive
First-quarter business-to-business trade show revenues declined
20.1% versus one year ago. In the same time period, b-to-b magazine revenues declined
26.1%, generating a combined trade show and magazine decline of
22.9%.
Source: American Business Media’s Business Information Network
Paper Outlook—Will Prices Continue to Drop?
June 2009
From Publishing Executive
The record-breaking decline in paper consumption has brought prices down with it. In the short term, we can all enjoy the price plunge. But two big questions loom.
On the Web, Thinking Small Pays Off
June 2009
From Publishing Executive
For 13 years, I was privileged to serve as an editor at
PC World magazine, the last four of which I spent as editor-in-chief.
PC World’s success in print and online provided me with resources that most editors would envy. We had a team of more than 50 editors, writers, designers and product testers. Our editorial budget let us devote months to investigative projects when we thought the payoff would be worth it. And, in recent years, as we ramped up our ambitions online, we had a dedicated team of talented Web developers who turned our ideas into reality.
Anatomy of Today's Successful Publisher
June 2009
From Publishing Executive
Canon Communications—Chairman and CEO Charles G. McCurdy is quick to point out—is not immune to the current economic environment. However, double-digit revenue growth in recent years, strong penetration in recession-resilient industries, and well-defined business strategies in print, digital and events have helped the Los Angeles, Calif.-based business-to-business media company weather an often-debilitating economic storm.
Top Women in Magazine Publishing
May 2009
From Publishing Executive
"Magazine publishing, more than many other fields, has long been a great career for women …,” says Patricia B. Fox, senior vice president, operations, and general manager, Healthy Living Group at Active Interest Media. Fox, along with the other women
Publishing Executive selected for its first-annual “Top Women in Magazine Publishing” feature, exemplify the greatness that women have achieved in this industry.
Rich Zweiback: A ‘Fighter for the Production Cause’
October 2008
From Publishing Executive
Even in the change-or-die world of publishing, where expecting the unexpected is more than a trite aphorism, newcomers are usually allowed to get their feet wet before experiencing their first dunking. Rich Zweiback wasn't so lucky.
Events Industry Shows Consistent Growth
October 2008
From Publishing Executive
The events industry has grown at an average pace of
6.2% each year globally since 2003 and is projected to grow
5.5% per year through 2011. The world's leading event organizer, Reed Exhibitions, holds no more than a
7% share of the global market.