Did you miss the MarketingSherpa's presentation on Search Engine Marketing at the 2011 Publishing Conference and Expo? Well it's not too late to pick up tips from the conference! Click here to check out the high points from Todd's presentation: http://sherpablog.marketingsherpa.com/viral-marketing/improving-content/.

Let us know what you thought about the 2011 FMA Publishing Conference & Expo. Click the following link to take a short survey about the event: http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22CXEV73H4V.

Have you signed up for Epcot’s Boat & Breakfast Experience yet? There are very limited spaces available, so reserve your spot today for this once in a life time opportunity! Visit the FMA registration desk for an RSVP form.

Hello FMA members! I'd like your feedback on this question: Do you think it's ethical to give editorial preference to advertisers, and why?

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Merri Grace McLeroy: Thank you, Cable. That's valuable input. We cannot retain readers without editorial credibility,

Mark Winz: I agree Cable—a strong separation builds the publication's credibility and thus the value of the ad to the reader, and the value of the reader's "eyes" to the advertiser. We need to choose stories and sources within those stories that serve or reader... [read more]

Merri Grace McLeroy: Thank you, Mark. I appreciate your input and will share these messages with seminar attendees.

I'm working to finish my presentation for the editorial track called All Aboard: Titles that Bring Readers up the Gangplank. As I prep, I'd like to know how many of you write titles for print only or primarily, for online presentation only or primarily, and for both about equally. And if both, do you put different titles an article in print and online, or do you use the same title? Thanks for your input.

It is not too late to register! Send them this link today: https://floridamagazine.org/meetingsandconferences_registration.php.

Network with the winners, support your peers and gain insight on what makes a winning publication. Register today for the Charlie Awards Banquet and Celebration: https://floridamagazine.org/meetingsandconferences_registration.php

Deadlines for FMA's Publishing Conference early registration, Charlie Awards and hotel cut-off have all been extended to Friday, July 29th! If you have not registered for the conference or Charlie Awards, click here now! https://floridamagazine.org/meetingsandconferences_registration.php To reserve a room at Disney's Yacht & Beach Club Resorts for the special rate of $129 per night call (407) 934-3372 or click here:http://www.mydisneymeetings.com... [read more]

If not be sure to do so by tomorrow, Tuesday, July 26th to secure the special price of $129 per night! Reservations can be made by calling (407) 934-3372 or by visiting http://www.mydisneymeetings.com/fma2011.

What channels do you find most effective? Sign up for Alan Berg’s general session, “Can Your Business Survive Without Social Media?” - http://floridamag.crowdvine.com/talks/19754. You can even have a say in Alan’s session by taking a short survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/B38QXGM.

Did you know that Disney’s Yacht Club Resort was designed by a architect Robert A.M. Stern—known for his East Coast beach houses? This splendid 5-story resort will transport you to the summertime Shingle Style hotels of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. Make sure to secure your special rate of $129 per night by making your reservation by Tuesday, July 26th. Click here to book your reservation now:http://www.mydisneymeetings.com/fma2011.

I'm looking forward to presenting at FMA this year and I'd love to have your feedback on how you use and think about Social Media. Please fill out this easy, 10 question survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/B38QXGM The more responses I get the more relevant the data will be for all of us.. Thanks, Alan Berg

What is an ethical or legal issue you have faced in the past? How did you solve it? Join Merri Grace McLeroy as she helps us “Navigate Ethical & Legal Issues” at the 2011 Publishing Conference & Expo. Sign up for Merri Grace’s session by clicking here: http://floridamag.crowdvine.com/talks/19860.

Stormalong Bay at Disney’s Beach Club Resort made a big splash by receiving the 2004 Disney Magazine Reader’s Choice Award for Favorite Walt Disney World Resort Pool! Enjoy this pool and all that Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts have to offer by booking your room now. Click here for reservations: http://www.mydisneymeetings.com/fma2011.

The following list of publications has placed in the 2011 Charlie Awards with a Charlie, Silver or Bronze Award. To purchase tickets for the Charlie Awards Gala, please visit the Florida Magazines website at www.floridamagazine.org. Purchase an individual ticket or a table for all to share in your publications success in the 2011 Charlie Awards Gala event. 850 Business Magazine AAA Going Places AP Matters/Financial Operations Matters Art & Cultur... [read more]

The globe located in the lobby was specifically created for Disney’s Yacht Club Resort and was designed to resemble the styles of globes from the 19th century, but includes fictitious names and places – even a hidden Mickey. Where have your travels taken you? What was your favorite place? To see the globe and learn about the latest and greatest in the publishing industry, don’t forget to reserve your room at Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts by... [read more]

If you were to wash and dry one load of laundry every day for 52 years, you’d clean as much as the folks at Walt Disney World Laundry do in a single day. To reserve your room for the 2011 Publishing Conference & Expo at Disney’s yacht & Beach Club Resorts visit www.mydisneymeetings.com/fma2011.

Although I'm really looking forward to the conference seminars this year, all my kids can talk about is the FMA breakfast at EPCOT Saturday morning - and spending time in the park the rest of the day. We haven't been there in years! Since the kids start school the following Monday - this will be their last summer hurrah. Thanks, Disney, for treating us to breakfast!

Cara Mielke: Liesl, I can't wait for the EPCOT event either. I feel like a kid I am so excited planning it. Disney Public Relations is putting together a great event for us.

I look forward to presenting this session at FMA. Check out the session description, and email me at ffinn@briefingsmediagroup if you have specific questions you would like me to answer.

Thanks for visiting the 2011 Annual Publishing Conference & Expo CrowdVine site! We've put this together with our conference attendees in mind. Use this site to network with your peers before the conference, during the conference, and after the event. Here are a few things you can do on this site: 1. Find Florida magazine professionals with similar interests 2. Build your conference program 3. Start and/or participate in discussions about the con... [read more]

Looking forward to FMA this year. Looks like a great speaker line up!