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
CO-OP ADVERTISING MAKES A COMEBACK- ARE YOU READY TO BE INCLUDED?
Don't miss out on some great new opportunities. Lee shares a new co-op insert program from Restonic and Spring Aire Mattresses that will be a win-win for your customer and you. You will want to be touching base with all of your furniture stores.
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Don't miss out on some great new opportunities. Lee shares a new co-op insert program from Restonic and Spring Aire Mattresses that will be a win-win for your customer and you. You will want to be touching base with all of your furniture stores.
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President’s Corner
HOLIDAYS...VACATIONS...DAYS OFF, REALLY?
Lisa shares a common problem in our deadline industry- how to take time off and really relax and enjoy it. She is a solid believer that everyone is better if they take time for themselves and explains why.
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Lisa shares a common problem in our deadline industry- how to take time off and really relax and enjoy it. She is a solid believer that everyone is better if they take time for themselves and explains why.
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Members in the News
JOEY AND LINDSEY YOUNG DEBUT ON PBS
Check out the PBS link in this article to see the feature with Joey and Lindsey Young from Kansas Publishing Ventures LLC. They were recently featured on Market to Market- Kansas! We guarantee you will be inspired!
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Check out the PBS link in this article to see the feature with Joey and Lindsey Young from Kansas Publishing Ventures LLC. They were recently featured on Market to Market- Kansas! We guarantee you will be inspired!
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MVPs at Work
MAINTAINING ORGANIZATION IN THE WORKPLACE
Sarah shares her secret tips on how she organizes her workspace to help her manage 50 special sections and also write articles for the Dairy Star. She would like to know what your favorite organization method is?
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Sarah shares her secret tips on how she organizes her workspace to help her manage 50 special sections and also write articles for the Dairy Star. She would like to know what your favorite organization method is?
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Members Helping Members
SIMPLY SAID...THIS IS "PURRFECT"!
Looking for some editorial fill? MFCP Associate Member, Standard International Publishing Group, has just what you are looking for. Check it out!
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Looking for some editorial fill? MFCP Associate Member, Standard International Publishing Group, has just what you are looking for. Check it out!
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Ad-Libs
ADVERTISING LESSONS FROM A CAR WASH
John's story puts things into perspective. He believes that we always strive for perfection but mistakes happen. He has an easy 3 step suggestion list that can make a mistake turn into a positive.
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John's story puts things into perspective. He believes that we always strive for perfection but mistakes happen. He has an easy 3 step suggestion list that can make a mistake turn into a positive.
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Members Helping Members
CVC MADE SIMPLE...IT'S AS EASY AS SESSIONS 1,2,3!
NEW!! MFCP is offering a 3-part webinar focused on demystifying the CVC audit process and showing you how powerful CVC is as a sales tool.
All in AUGUST - All ZOOM- All FREE! Sign up for one or all today!
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NEW!! MFCP is offering a 3-part webinar focused on demystifying the CVC audit process and showing you how powerful CVC is as a sales tool.
All in AUGUST - All ZOOM- All FREE! Sign up for one or all today!
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RYAN DOHRN
SUPER SELLERS DO THESE 3 THINGS
This month Ryan focuses on what makes a sales plan successful. Find out how a time-blocked daily schedule, using a task app like Google Tasks, and retention planning can put you in the Super Seller Group.
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This month Ryan focuses on what makes a sales plan successful. Find out how a time-blocked daily schedule, using a task app like Google Tasks, and retention planning can put you in the Super Seller Group.
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Kevin Slimp
IT'S TIME FOR FRESH IDEAS
Sometimes you need a new idea to draw readers to your page. Kevin shares some new and some old ideas. Something as simple as a redesign of your community calendar can give your page that needed uplift. Get your ideas here!
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Sometimes you need a new idea to draw readers to your page. Kevin shares some new and some old ideas. Something as simple as a redesign of your community calendar can give your page that needed uplift. Get your ideas here!
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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!
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
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
