Need new ideas? Need new and strong training? Need to know what the rest of Texas Community Papers are doing successfully?

Then you need to be at our Conference this summer in Austin at the Holiday Inn Town Center

You will see GREAT Speakers like Diane Ciotta, (Pictured here)

A bit against the norm and quite outside the box, Diane Ciotta is in her 21st year of successfully presenting captivating skills refinement seminars exclusively to print advertising sales consultants and sales managers. "I don't care what people want," Diane claims, "I only care about what they NEED."

More details to come soon, but save the date and plan to come with your staff and bring home enthusiasm and great ideas for your publication.

For publishers or only one representative from each publication, the summit will be an opportunity for publishers to work together and learn from each other. We also plan to bring in a Media buying Panel of guests to address and answer questions that publishers bring . Registration fee is included in Conference Registration

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Kevin will conduct a separate training session on Friday June 18 from 1-4 pm prior to the conference. Separate from conference registration, the cost of this 3 hour graphic training is only $30.

Kevin will also be at our conference with the Keynote speech on Saturday Morning and a Technology session later in the day

Paul McArthur is an independent digital strategy and media consultant specializing in technology and new media. Paul is founder and CEO of iuvo Media Consultants LLC, which helps companies maximize the use of online channels to extend their brand, reach and revenue.

Scott knows the News and how our news products can build readership and build our reputation in the community. You will want to compare his thoughts with what you are doing now and find ways to improve the relevancy of our news products

Recent new members to our Association

• Bill Weaver, Star Community Newspaper Group in Dallas
• Scott Patrick, Alliance Newspapers in Ft. Worth/Tarrant County
• Tracy Krell, American Classifieds in Longview
• Larry Morris, American Classifieds in Tyler
• Cynthia Calvert, The Tribune Newspapers in Houston
• Bob Bajackson, The University Star in San Marcos
• Joy Wilson, The Millennium Shopper in Sulphur Springs

Recent new Associate Members to our Association

• David Crawford, Standard Rate and Data Services
• Barbara Cornell, Penny Lane Promotional Products
• Don Jones, Don F. Jones PC
• Lou Ann Sornson, Metro Creative Graphics

The entries are being judged by professors in the Mass Communications Department at Texas State University, San Marcos. Winners awards will be presented on Saturday evening at the conference during dinner on June 19.

Thanks to all who entered. We have a GREAT group of submissions. See you at the conference!

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