NEWS / EVENTS
Paper Clips newsletter is sent out monthly to anyone employed by a MFCP member publication or associate member. If you would like to receive it, email us.
Whether in a classroom setting at a conference or via a Zoom call each month, we take learning and growing seriously! Members tell us over and over that the fresh ideas they garner via networking more than pay for their membership.
Each year we host our ad awards competition. Publishers throughout the Midwest submit their best work from the prior year. Divided into two divisions, graphic design and editorial, the contest has more than 60 classes to enter.
From the Office
WHO'S BUYING DIGITAL?
Learn how to pitch digital with confidence. Join the new formatted training that sends you off with your ready-to-pitch campaign. Just 2 seats left in the next session. Reach out to Lee today!
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Learn how to pitch digital with confidence. Join the new formatted training that sends you off with your ready-to-pitch campaign. Just 2 seats left in the next session. Reach out to Lee today!
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President’s Corner
WORDS ARE HARD... BUT ARE THEY REALLY?
Lisa finds that changing the old adage about not saying anything if you can 't say something nice, to new lengths. She says... just say nice things ALL of the time. Find out just how contagious it can be.
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Lisa finds that changing the old adage about not saying anything if you can 't say something nice, to new lengths. She says... just say nice things ALL of the time. Find out just how contagious it can be.
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Members Helping Members
REAL ESTATE ADVERTISING TOOLS YOU CAN USE
MFCP Member Meetup highlights 5 clear reasons why advertising in your paper makes good sense for your local real estate professionals. Free flyer available to help you seal the deal!
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MFCP Member Meetup highlights 5 clear reasons why advertising in your paper makes good sense for your local real estate professionals. Free flyer available to help you seal the deal!
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Members Helping Members
SPECIAL SECTION IDEAS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS!
Google Drive Special Section Sharing Site is just the place to go when you are looking for a new section and to share your best. Check it out and click the link in the article to get step-by-step directions on how to access this great tool!
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Google Drive Special Section Sharing Site is just the place to go when you are looking for a new section and to share your best. Check it out and click the link in the article to get step-by-step directions on how to access this great tool!
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MVPs at Work
THE VALUE OF MENTORSHIP
Amy believes that the key to success of any new employee can be a simple as providing a mentor to show them the ropes, avoid pitfalls, help them feel part of the team, and grow with the company. This is essential in this world of the remote worker..... and she tells just how it has helped her.
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Amy believes that the key to success of any new employee can be a simple as providing a mentor to show them the ropes, avoid pitfalls, help them feel part of the team, and grow with the company. This is essential in this world of the remote worker..... and she tells just how it has helped her.
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MEET YOUR MVPS
MEET YOUR MVPS
We asked them: "What do you hope to get out of the MVP group?" Their answers are as unique as they are. This cream of the crop are going to make a difference.
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We asked them: "What do you hope to get out of the MVP group?" Their answers are as unique as they are. This cream of the crop are going to make a difference.
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Member News
ACP AND MFCP ARE TEAMING UP TO PRESENT THE SUMMER LEARNING SERIES!
Register today for this June Virtual Event. It is all here! Everything from AI, SALES, DIGITAL, GRAPHICS, AND EDITORIAL.
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Register today for this June Virtual Event. It is all here! Everything from AI, SALES, DIGITAL, GRAPHICS, AND EDITORIAL.
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Ad-Libs
COFFEE, TELEVISIONS, AND RESPONSE ADVERTISING
John uses a billboard example to show just how important it is for both you and your customer to understand the diifference between image advertising and response advertising in order to achieve the result your campaign is targeting.
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John uses a billboard example to show just how important it is for both you and your customer to understand the diifference between image advertising and response advertising in order to achieve the result your campaign is targeting.
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Kevin Slimp
IMPROVING THE FRONT PAGE
Kevin has some great ideas to help you draw readers by making a few improvements to your front page. Is it time for you to give that front page a new look? Check out what Kevin as to say.
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Kevin has some great ideas to help you draw readers by making a few improvements to your front page. Is it time for you to give that front page a new look? Check out what Kevin as to say.
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Upcoming Events
Special Sections Exchange
NEW MEMBER PERK
Click HERE to access a shared online drive where members can upload PDF's of their best work, browse through ideas from others, and discover ready-to-reuse or reimagine content!
Summer Leadership Summit 2025
Charmant Hotel
2025 Ad Award
Contest Winners
1ST PLACE- AMANDA THOOFT
2ND PLACE- KATHY ARNDORFER
3RD PLACE- TATUM PHELPS
HM- HEATHER JOHNSON
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THESE WINNING ADS!
2ND PLACE- KATHY ARNDORFER
3RD PLACE- TATUM PHELPS
HM- HEATHER JOHNSON
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THESE WINNING ADS!
Spring Conference 2026
Hilton Garden Inn
Cedar Falls, IA
April 15th & 16th
2026
April 15th & 16th
2026
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Conferences and Ad Award Contests
2024 AD AWARDS
Congratulations to all of our talented members.
Check out this year's winners!
You will be inspired! Click below:
Catergory 1 thru Cat 12/Div 2.
Category 12/Div 3 to end.
Check out this year's winners!
You will be inspired! Click below:
Catergory 1 thru Cat 12/Div 2.
Category 12/Div 3 to end.
2023 Ad Award Winners
2020 Spring Conference
