Concerned about the current state of the economy? Wondering what skills you need to propel your career in the rapidly shifting B2B publishing industry? Now more than ever, B2B editors need to expand their expertise and lead the … read more
Month: June 2009
Leveraging Your Freelance Staff
By Matt Bolch During this time of economic upheaval (especially when the chairs around you are no longer occupied because of cutbacks), it makes perfect sense to leverage your freelance staff to a greater degree. I’ve been freelancing … read more
Best Magazine Publishing Companies to Work For
Last call for nominations for Publishing Executive‘s third annual Best Magazine Publishing Companies to Work For study. Submit nominations at: www.BestMAGCompanies.com. The registration deadline is this Friday, June 26th. Registration and participation in the study are free. Even … read more
Editorial Complaints Are Here to Stay! Are You Prepared to Make a Friend or an Enemy?
By Howard Rauch Maybe it’s my imagination, but it seems to be getting tougher to resolve complaints with the business world. Many times, people who claim to be “managers” are ill-prepared to settle disputes in a customer-friendly way. … read more
Educational Opportunity for Medical and Scientific Writers
The Greater Chicago Area Chapter (GCAC) of the American Medical Writers Association (AMWA) will offer four workshops at its 2009 conference on Friday, July 31. The workshops are open to both AMWA members and nonmembers. Courses offered will … read more
Social Media and the Introvert
By Maureen Alley To be successful online, branding and self-promotion is a must. But for most editor and writer types, this involves pushing yourself outside your comfort zone. It’s not news that most editors and writers are typically … read more
What in the World is a Magazine Editor?
By Tonie AuerDFW Chapter President A day in the life of a journalist is seldom routine or boring. I find myself switching gears from covering the construction industry in Texas to commercial real estate nationwide. And, then there … read more
Need Free Digital Editorial Training? Join the ASBPE Web Team
By Erin EricksonASBPE Web Content Committee Chairperson, Chicago Chapter Vice President When I first joined ASBPE, my first reaction was to find my local chapter (Chicago) and see if I could find a way to work on the … read more
B2B Writing in a Crummy Economy
By Tonie AuerDFW Chapter President Just last week I was part of a conference call informing me that the publication I’ve been writing for since October 2005 has virtually eliminated all of its editorial staff. Now, what had … read more
Do-It-Yourself Roundtable
If you’re in or around the Chicago area on June 5, it may be worth your time to attend the Chicago ASPBE chapter’s first Do-It-Yourself Roundtable discussion. Why do-it-yourself? Because we realize that more heads are better than … read more