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 GRATEFUL GOODBYE... AND AN EXCITING HELLO
Learn all about the changes coming up at the end of January in MFCP leadership as Lee introduces Cory Regnier as the new Executive Director in her last newsletter article.
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Learn all about the changes coming up at the end of January in MFCP leadership as Lee introduces Cory Regnier as the new Executive Director in her last newsletter article.
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President’s Corner
IT'S 2026 SAVE-THE-DATE TIME!
Lisa doesn't want you to miss a thing as MFCP enters a new year. Get your calendar up-to-date and take advantage of all the benefits MFCP offers!
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Lisa doesn't want you to miss a thing as MFCP enters a new year. Get your calendar up-to-date and take advantage of all the benefits MFCP offers!
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MVP AT WORK
TAKE A MOMENT TO APPRECIATE AND LEARN FROM PAST ISSUES
Sarah stresses the importance of taking a break and check out past issues to gain proper perspective on new ventures. Our past holds a wealth of opportunities.
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Sarah stresses the importance of taking a break and check out past issues to gain proper perspective on new ventures. Our past holds a wealth of opportunities.
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MEMBER NEWS
ANNUAL AWARDS NOMINATION TIME
Deadline- January 30th. Don't miss out on an opportunity to recognize your special employees. We've made the nomination process easy. A simple Nomination Packet included has everything you need.
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Deadline- January 30th. Don't miss out on an opportunity to recognize your special employees. We've made the nomination process easy. A simple Nomination Packet included has everything you need.
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Ad-Libs
AN IMPORTANT QUESTION: DOES THIS MAKE SENSE?
John stresses the importance of looking carefully over ad copy and making sure your ad makes sense. Clarity goes beyond typos and grammatical errors. Sending mixed messages in your ad copy can only add to confusion and definitely affect it's success.
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John stresses the importance of looking carefully over ad copy and making sure your ad makes sense. Clarity goes beyond typos and grammatical errors. Sending mixed messages in your ad copy can only add to confusion and definitely affect it's success.
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Ryan Dohrn
WHY A STRONG SALES PIPELINE MAKES "NO" EASIER TO HANDLE
Ryan claims that when your pipeline is strong, a no is just part of the process. When your pipeline is week, a no feels personal. His simple building program is sure to make a difference in 2026.
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Ryan claims that when your pipeline is strong, a no is just part of the process. When your pipeline is week, a no feels personal. His simple building program is sure to make a difference in 2026.
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Members Helping Members
2026 POSTAL PROMOTIONS NOW AVAILABLE! THANKS ACP!
All you need to know about the 2026 USPS Enhance Emerging Technology Promotion- Mobile Shopping Option - which offers a 5% discount on total postage costs is all here - including the approved ad.
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All you need to know about the 2026 USPS Enhance Emerging Technology Promotion- Mobile Shopping Option - which offers a 5% discount on total postage costs is all here - including the approved ad.
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Kevin Slimp
ARE YOU DREAMING BIG ENOUGH?
Kevin reminds us that dreams should have no limit!. He believes that it is critical to dream about what could be....and figure out how to get there later. His challenge- visualize where your paper could be in six months or a year and DREAM!
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Kevin reminds us that dreams should have no limit!. He believes that it is critical to dream about what could be....and figure out how to get there later. His challenge- visualize where your paper could be in six months or a year and DREAM!
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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
