PLANS FOR 2003
In the last issue, we looked at how Q4 of '02 was progressing. Now we asked member publications to share their plans and goals for all departments in 2003 and how they plan to get there.
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GETTING EXPOSED
Trade shows and other events can provide the perfect venue to showcase your city magazine, meet readers and advertisers and get subscriptions. Here are some creative ideas CRMA members are doing to attract people to their booth.
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WELCOME HOME (PAGE)!
Here's some invaluable advice to improve your website. Paul Sullivan of Sullivan Media outlines why you need to pay attention to your online calling card to the world: the home page of your website.
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NEW MEMBERS
CRMA welcomes seven new member publications in Alabama, Connecticut, Florida, Missouri, North Carolina, Texas and Wisconsin.
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MEMBER NEWS
From a national postal reform campaign to magazine newsstand trends to 13 CRMA members in a Media Week promo, here's everything you need to know in the city and regional magazine arena.
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ASSOCIATE MEMBER NEWS
CRMA hears from Lynx Media about the recent release of e-mail subscription management software for magazines, as well as gets news from other associate members.
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AD PAGE TOTALS
Thirty-seven member publications report on ad page totals for December '02 compared to December '01, as well as year-to-year comparisons.
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NEWSSTAND SALES
Twenty-nine member publications report on the draw, sell-through percentage and cover element of their June issue.
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PEOPLE ON THE MOVE
See what personnel changes are taking place at a dozen member publications, including changes in publisher (at Hudson Valley, Pittsburgh and St. Louis magazines), advertising, editorial and art departments.
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"WELL, ISN'T THAT SPECIAL?"
Special sections and stand-alone pieces that ride along in polybags provide additional ad sales revenue in lean times, as well as give valuable info to your readers. Here are some ideas that a dozen members have produced.
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"WHAT'S THE BIG IDEA?"
Networking and sharing ideas are a major benefit of CRMA membership. Here are campaigns being tried at a dozen city and regional magazines.
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TESTING NEW WATERS
CRMA members are innovative achievers. Never ones to bask in the glory of past accomplishments, a dozen members are forging ahead with new ventures, such as new titles, products, events and collaborations.
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HONORS
If you've received an award (such as media excellence, community enhancement, editorial, circulation, design, growing businesses, tourism promotion and more featured here), please tell us about it. We want to share the good news with the membership.
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EMPLOYMENT
If you have a job to fill, list it here (like this month's openings). It's free and seen by CRMA members throughout the US, Canada and Mexico.
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CRMA CALENDAR
Here are details on the next CRMA exchange, two Publishers' Round Tables in 2003 and the 27th Annual Conference in Philly.
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