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
MISSED THE AD AGENCY CALL? HERE'S THE REPLAY
Lee shares an exciting link for anyone who missed the ad agency call with Ryan Dohrn along with a sneak preview of some exciting conference tracts.
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Lee shares an exciting link for anyone who missed the ad agency call with Ryan Dohrn along with a sneak preview of some exciting conference tracts.
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President’s Corner
THANKFULNESS MONTH
Lisa encourages everyone to take a positive note and reflect on what we have to be thankful for as we head towards a busy holiday season.
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Lisa encourages everyone to take a positive note and reflect on what we have to be thankful for as we head towards a busy holiday season.
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Words of Wisdom
ADVICE FROM OUR MEMBERS...
We have 3 gems to share this month from John Adams, Tyla Wojahn, and Dez Whalen. Great advice to add to your playbook!
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We have 3 gems to share this month from John Adams, Tyla Wojahn, and Dez Whalen. Great advice to add to your playbook!
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MVPs at Work
THE IMPORTANCE OF DEADLINES IN THE WORKPLACE
Kayla shares her outlook on making deadlines realistic to help stay organized, create better communication, and prioritize.
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Kayla shares her outlook on making deadlines realistic to help stay organized, create better communication, and prioritize.
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Member News
IT'S MVP TIME... NOMINATE YOUR BEST!
Cory shares the history of the program and what to expect when from our MFCP MVP Program. Don't miss out on an opportunity to grow your best talent.
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Cory shares the history of the program and what to expect when from our MFCP MVP Program. Don't miss out on an opportunity to grow your best talent.
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Ad-Libs
RELIABILITY MEANS PAYING ATTENTION
John shares some bloopers that remind us that paying attention to detail - one word missed- can change success to failure in a second.
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John shares some bloopers that remind us that paying attention to detail - one word missed- can change success to failure in a second.
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Members Helping Members
STRENGTHEN YOUR AUDIT WITHOUT PRINTING A SINGLE ADDITIONAL COPY
Russ Swart of Tidbits saw a 4% increase in gross contacts with this simple trick. Check out how online readership can be a factor.
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Russ Swart of Tidbits saw a 4% increase in gross contacts with this simple trick. Check out how online readership can be a factor.
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RYAN DOHRN
KILL YOUR Q4 SALES GOAL
This month Ryan suggest you take advantage of end of year money, being loud when other sales people go silent, and make your Q4 a success with his simple suggestions.
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This month Ryan suggest you take advantage of end of year money, being loud when other sales people go silent, and make your Q4 a success with his simple suggestions.
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Kevin Slimp
IS FREE AS GOOD AS PAID?
Kevin discusses design software related to the acquisition of Serif by Canva who has relaunched
Affinity as a free, all-in-one app that combines Affinity Designer, Photo, and Publisher. Check it out by downloading the free version in his link.
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Kevin discusses design software related to the acquisition of Serif by Canva who has relaunched
Affinity as a free, all-in-one app that combines Affinity Designer, Photo, and Publisher. Check it out by downloading the free version in his link.
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Member News
CONNECTOR AND VOICES MERGE TO BECOME SOUTHWEST VOICES
Find all about this new venture. Tesha shares the story behind the scenes.
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Find all about this new venture. Tesha shares the story behind the scenes.
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Member News
IMPORTANT THINGS TO NOTE:
Ad Awards Deadline, Digital Users Group's Roundtable, Board Nominations, 2026 Calendars.... It's all here and more!
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Ad Awards Deadline, Digital Users Group's Roundtable, Board Nominations, 2026 Calendars.... It's all here and more!
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Members Helping Members
DIGITAL IN A NUTSHELL
Wondering how to start selling digital? Check out what types of successful digital campaigns we have running and learn just how easy it is!
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Wondering how to start selling digital? Check out what types of successful digital campaigns we have running and learn just how easy it is!
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Upcoming Events
Special Sections Exchange
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!
Click here for Step-by-Step Instructions
Click here for Step-by-Step Instructions
2026 Ad Award
Contest
Spring Conference 2026
Hilton Garden Inn
Cedar Falls, IA
April 16th & 17th
2026
April 16th & 17th
2026
Save the date!
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
