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
GETTING INTO POLITICS MFCP-STYLE
As you know, our readers will head to the polls again this fall. And, with that in mind, MFCP is headed to Washington!
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As you know, our readers will head to the polls again this fall. And, with that in mind, MFCP is headed to Washington!
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President’s Corner
BETTER LATE THAN NEVER
The bad news is that you've missed the registration deadline for the Publishers Summit on July 13th and 14th in Okaboji, Iowa. The good news is that we can still get you into the event...
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The bad news is that you've missed the registration deadline for the Publishers Summit on July 13th and 14th in Okaboji, Iowa. The good news is that we can still get you into the event...
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MVPs at Work
FOCUS ON STAYING FOCUSED
Happy June! With summer in full swing, there are lots of specials and events free community newspapers have to get ready for. As MVPs, we are in a bit of a lull between the conferences.
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Happy June! With summer in full swing, there are lots of specials and events free community newspapers have to get ready for. As MVPs, we are in a bit of a lull between the conferences.
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Kevin Slimp
A TALE OF TWO PUBLISHERS
I'm not too old. Seriously, I'm not. But in my work with newspapers, I've worked with so many younger people that I sometimes feel like Yoda (for you Star Wars fans) to a sizable group of up-and-coming publishers in our business.
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I'm not too old. Seriously, I'm not. But in my work with newspapers, I've worked with so many younger people that I sometimes feel like Yoda (for you Star Wars fans) to a sizable group of up-and-coming publishers in our business.
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Ad-Libs
ADVERTISING'S BLAST FROM THE PAST
In order to look ahead to a new advertising idea, sometimes it helps to take a look at the past. When an advertiser has been in business for a number of years, there are plenty of possibilities.
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In order to look ahead to a new advertising idea, sometimes it helps to take a look at the past. When an advertiser has been in business for a number of years, there are plenty of possibilities.
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Ryan Dohrn
CUSTOMER RETENTION
IS TEXTING CLIENTS THE NEW NORMAL?
We all know it takes more money and energy to attract a new customer than it does to retain an existing one.
"I feel like texting clients is the new normal." Brenda from Omaha
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IS TEXTING CLIENTS THE NEW NORMAL?
We all know it takes more money and energy to attract a new customer than it does to retain an existing one.
"I feel like texting clients is the new normal." Brenda from Omaha
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Members Helping Members
PRE-PRESS SET UP TIPS TO SAVE YOU TIME AND MONEY!
Michele Rodriguez, owner and principal designer art Incognito Graphic Design. Michele developed her expertise in designing for commercial printing over the course of a decade at Publication Printers, providing training and support to our customers.
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Michele Rodriguez, owner and principal designer art Incognito Graphic Design. Michele developed her expertise in designing for commercial printing over the course of a decade at Publication Printers, providing training and support to our customers.
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Member News
OELWEIN HAS A NEW PUBLISHER
Tracy Cummings has been appointed Group Publisher to lead Community Media Group teams at the Oelwein Daily Register, area publications and websites, effective June 1.
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Tracy Cummings has been appointed Group Publisher to lead Community Media Group teams at the Oelwein Daily Register, area publications and websites, effective June 1.
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Member News
CHANGING THE CONVERSATION ABOUT NEWSPAPER CLOSURES
For my entire career, the newspaper industry has been dying. It's interesting that it was dying prior to me getting in the business over 15 years ago, too.
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For my entire career, the newspaper industry has been dying. It's interesting that it was dying prior to me getting in the business over 15 years ago, too.
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More Member News
Upcoming Events
Publisher's Roundtable
May 18, 2022
9:00 am via ZOOM
Topic: Employee Retention and Recruitment
9:00 am via ZOOM
Topic: Employee Retention and Recruitment
Ad Network Sales Training
One-on-One 30-Minute ZOOM Session
Understanding and working with the three separate ad network programs can be a bit confusing at first. Learn how simple the process actually is and enjoy a pizza lunch on us
for your team!
SCHEDULE TODAY!
Understanding and working with the three separate ad network programs can be a bit confusing at first. Learn how simple the process actually is and enjoy a pizza lunch on us
for your team!
SCHEDULE TODAY!
Managers' Summit
July 13 & 14, 2022
Arrowwood Resort, Okoboji, IA
Get new ideas, talk with others in the industry and enjoy beautiful Okoboji!
Arrowwood Resort, Okoboji, IA
Get new ideas, talk with others in the industry and enjoy beautiful Okoboji!
Ad Award Competition | Spring Conference
2020 Spring Conference
