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
A PICTURE THAT IS WORTH MUCH MORE THAN A THOUSAND WORDS
Lee reflects on a special afternoon where a simple idea turned into magic. She shares how easy it is to make a difference in the lives of senior citizens with a photographer, small staff of volunteers, and a little time!
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Lee reflects on a special afternoon where a simple idea turned into magic. She shares how easy it is to make a difference in the lives of senior citizens with a photographer, small staff of volunteers, and a little time!
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President’s Corner
MFCP JEOPARDY- AND SUMMER LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
Lisa invites you to what is destined to be an incredible summer conference in LaCrosse Wisconsin July 24 & 25. REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Our theme is MFCP JEOPARDY! Come learn while you play!
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Lisa invites you to what is destined to be an incredible summer conference in LaCrosse Wisconsin July 24 & 25. REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Our theme is MFCP JEOPARDY! Come learn while you play!
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Ad-Libs
AVOID JUMPING TO CONCLUSIONS
John shares the importance of having the right information and thinking before you speak in order to avoid the sometimes costly consequences of jumping to conclusions.
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John shares the importance of having the right information and thinking before you speak in order to avoid the sometimes costly consequences of jumping to conclusions.
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MVP AT WORK
STAY ON TRACK
HOW TO CUT THOSE UNNECESSARY STEPS
Rachel took what she learned from Holly Hoffman at spring conference and figured out a surefire way to cut unnecessary steps and improve efficiency by throwing out complacency and striving for consistency!
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HOW TO CUT THOSE UNNECESSARY STEPS
Rachel took what she learned from Holly Hoffman at spring conference and figured out a surefire way to cut unnecessary steps and improve efficiency by throwing out complacency and striving for consistency!
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Ryan Dohrn
CUT RENTENTION STRATEGIES
Ryan explains how important it is to enlarge your contact base so when your main contact moves on, you are not left in a lurch.
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Ryan explains how important it is to enlarge your contact base so when your main contact moves on, you are not left in a lurch.
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Member MeetUps!
LET'S TALK REAL ESTATE AND POSTAL UPDATES!
Check out 2 great Member MeetUps! Talking Real Estate and Postal Rates and Incentives. Both are easy zoom meetings. Easy to be up-to-date on changes, swap ideas, ask questions, and pick up practical tips from your fellow publishers.
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Check out 2 great Member MeetUps! Talking Real Estate and Postal Rates and Incentives. Both are easy zoom meetings. Easy to be up-to-date on changes, swap ideas, ask questions, and pick up practical tips from your fellow publishers.
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Kevin Slimp
NEWSPAPER GROWTH IMPOSSIBLE?
Kevin shares a list of easy suggestions to give that different look to your paper to draw attention to new readers. Try sidebars, using color for photos or ads only, changing content, and using focus groups to get ideas. Check it all out here and do a little spring cleaning and rearranging.
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Kevin shares a list of easy suggestions to give that different look to your paper to draw attention to new readers. Try sidebars, using color for photos or ads only, changing content, and using focus groups to get ideas. Check it all out here and do a little spring cleaning and rearranging.
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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!
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
