CEO Council: The Future of Work
December 1 @ 1-2 p.m. US Eastern Time
December 1 @ 1-2 p.m. US Eastern Time
December 2 @ 8:30 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time
The work world has turned upside down the last two years. But through it all, publishing teams remain at the center of content creation and delivery at most associations and media brands. Our chat will explore content leadership in your organization and others.
December 9 @ 1 p.m. US Eastern Time
Join us for an essential primer on the complex world of digital ad ops and learn how you can structure your team and your tech to maximize success—and revenue.
January 13 @ 8:30 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time
Start the new year off with your friends at AM&P Network. Join this Slack chat, hosted by Stefan Bradham, to share your plans for the new year. Bring your new year’s resolutions (including what you are resolving NOT to do!) and share tips to set yourself up for the best chance of success.
January 19 @ 3 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time Chat with SIIA’s experts on our 2022 education policy priorities, connect with the CODiE Community and get your last minute questions answered before CODiE nominations close on Friday, January 21!
January 20 @ 1-1:40 p.m. US Eastern Time
Content isn‘t king—content that’s actually seen and read is king. Erin Hallstrom, director of digital content at Putman Media’s Food processing brand, kicks off our new editorial training series with a crash course on SEO best practices that will prep you and your team for success in 2022, including
January 27 @ 1 US Eastern Time
The bimonthly Associations Council Lunch & Learn Series addresses the intricacies of association publishing. Webinars are led by experts in media and publishing within nonprofit organizations. These 1-hour webinars are CAE eligible.
February 3 @ 1-2 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time
Join the AM&P Network quarterly to gain best practices and inspiration to refine your skills, grow your network, discover new trends and glean career insights from expert leaders. This new series spotlights standout executives sharing unique tips and experiences that will inform and inspire your career and individual growth. Mark your calendars and bring your burning questions to this casual roundtable!
February 9 @ 4:00-5:30 p.m. US Eastern Time
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, we are playing Cupid this February. The Associations Council of SIIA’s AM&P Network is hosting a speed networking event to bring association publishers together with freelancers of all types — writers, editors, graphic designers, photographers and more.
February 10 @ 8:30 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time
Get a dose of inspiration, get help solving a particularly stubborn challenge, or just connect and convene with your fellow AM&P Network peers. Topics vary every month and will focus on collective trends and topics within the media landscape, current events, and professional development. Come join us, engage with others, and learn a little more about your AM&P Network peers.
February 16 @ 1-1:40 p.m. US Eastern Time
We’re all on social media but too often we’re simply reposting links from existing stories. Done right, social media isn’t just another promotion and distribution channel but an entire platform for telling stories and engaging your audience.
February 22 @ 1 p.m. US Eastern Time
Have a publishing challenge you need help solving? Bring your top challenges and ideas to this interactive Zoom session to share with and learn from your peers.
March 3 @ 8:30 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time
New research says ‘affordances’ should be included to make content clearer and more actionable. Join your AM&P Network peers for an early morning brainstorm on tips to help readers feel more engaged and able to take action.
March 16 @ 1-2 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time
When Google delayed the phaseout of cookies in its Chrome browser to late 2023, it gave the digital-advertising ecosystem more time to figure out how to balance consumer privacy with ad sales. It’s not an easy task. We're here to make it easier!
March 17 @ 1 U.S. Eastern Time
The bimonthly Associations Council Lunch & Learn Series addresses the intricacies of association publishing. Webinars are led by experts in media and publishing within nonprofit organizations. These 1-hour webinars are CAE eligible.
March 24 @ 1-1:40 p.m. US Eastern Time
The resurgence in newsletters is driven by improving technology, new forms of content, and increased reliance on subscriptions and social media. A newsletter isn’t an ancillary product, it’s an equal component in an ecosystem intended to reach the audience at multiple points, plus build engagement, feed the database and help deliver qualified leads.
March 31 7 @ 1-2 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time
Last year's Great Resignation and DEI initiatives only exacerbated the importance that media companies, niche publishers and associations are putting on finding and keeping editorial talent. The upheaval also opened new windows into the entire process, from internships and editorial tests, to knowing metrics to remote work options and other benefits. Hear from a veteran journalist who has written about these issues and a B2B media company president and HR executive who are living it. This will be an open discussion so please bring your stories as well.
April 7 @ 8:30 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time
Get a dose of inspiration, get help solving a particularly stubborn challenge, or just connect and convene with your fellow AM&P Network peers. Topics vary every month and will focus on collective trends and topics within the media landscape, current events, and professional development. Come join us, engage with others, and learn a little more about your AM&P Network peers.
April 12 @ 1 p.m. US Eastern Time
Have a publishing challenge you need help solving? Bring your top challenges and ideas to this interactive Zoom session to share with and learn from your peers.
April 21 @ 1-1:40 p.m. US Eastern Time
Any content producer will tell you the metrics they care about: Reads, clicks, opens, social-media sharing and more. But these aren’t the only metrics that matter these days. Publishers have pivoted to data analytics in the service of providing business intelligence and purchase-intent signals to customers.
April 26 in New York, New York
SIIA’s Jesse H. Neal Awards are the most prestigious awards for business journalism and content creation. Now in its 68th year, the Neals honor the brightest, most tenacious, and innovative journalists, content creators, and designers for their passion and exceptional work.
May 5 @ 8:30 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time
Get a dose of inspiration, get help solving a particularly stubborn challenge, or just connect and convene with your fellow AM&P Network peers. Topics vary every month and will focus on collective trends and topics within the media landscape, current events, and professional development. Come join us, engage with others, and learn a little more about your AM&P Network peers.
May 9 @ 12 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time
Join us for an exclusive look at the 2022 Ag Media Usage Study, produced by AM&P Network’s Ag Media Council, the National Agri-Marketing Association and Readex Research. This 60-minute webinar will offer a deep dive into how the ag community uses media, including:
May 12 @ 1-1:40 p.m. US Eastern Time
From shorter session times to innovative round-robins and “session”-based Q&As, here are a dozen ideas to revamp your approach to webinars—and then market them creatively.
May 19 @ 1 U.S. Eastern Time
The bimonthly Associations Council Lunch & Learn Series addresses the intricacies of association publishing. Webinars are led by experts in media and publishing within nonprofit organizations. These 1-hour webinars are CAE eligible.
June 9 @ 8:30 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time
Get a dose of inspiration, get help solving a particularly stubborn challenge, or just connect and convene with your fellow AM&P Network peers. Topics vary every month and will focus on collective trends and topics within the media landscape, current events, and professional development. Come join us, engage with others, and learn a little more about your AM&P Network peers.
June 22 @ The National Housing Center in Washington, D.C.
SIIA's EXCEL Awards is the largest and most prestigious program recognizing excellence and leadership in association media, publishing, marketing and communication.
June 22-23 @ The National Housing Center in Washington, D.C.
Two packed days of headliners, peer-to-peer learning and special events (not to mention the EXCEL Awards Gala!) in an inclusive, friendly environment. Plus, CAE eligibility for those looking to earn credits.
July 14 @ 8:30 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time
Slack Chat: Get involved! Learn about AM&P Network volunteer opportunities
Members who actively volunteer within our committees, working groups and initiatives are better able to connect with the community and strengthen the ties that lead to learning new skills, career advancement, and lasting friendships and connections. Learn about the many volunteer opportunities within AM&P Network. From micro-volunteer moments to driving strategic initiatives, there’s a place for everyone. Hosted by Stacy Brooks Whatley, Associations Council president.
July 20 @ 1-1:40 p.m. US Eastern Time
Effective data journalism isn’t just data dumps and Excel charts—it’s about understanding how to uncover new angles and provide deeper understanding into your subject matter. Winners from the Jesse H. Neal and Excel Awards offer a step-by-step primer on data journalism.
July 21 @ 1 U.S. Eastern Time
Join this virtual lunch & learn session to hear from previous Emerging Leader and Equity Award nominees as AM&P Network launches the SIIA Impact Awards. You’ll learn from past nominees about how they incorporated DEI in their associations’ media and publishing programs, as well as considerations for nominating yourself or a peer as an Emerging Leader. The bimonthly Associations Council Lunch & Learn Series addresses the intricacies of association publishing. Webinars are led by experts in media and publishing within nonprofit organizations. These 1-hour webinars are CAE eligible.
August 4 @ 8:30 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time
Get a dose of inspiration, get help solving a particularly stubborn challenge, or just connect and convene with your fellow AM&P Network peers. Topics vary every month and will focus on collective trends and topics within the media landscape, current events, and professional development. Come join us, engage with others, and learn a little more about your AM&P Network peers.
August 4 @ 1 U.S. Eastern Time
2021 was a year like no other for journalism. Having settled into the pandemic and put in the midst of a racial reckoning, B2B writers felt the struggles and humanity of their audiences—and their writing rose to new heights to reflect it.
August 25 @ 1:00PM. U.S. Eastern Time
Signature Live takes you beyond the pages of Signature magazine. Go deeper into the cover story with Signature Publisher Carla Kalogeridis and the expert contributors who shared their insights on important topics within the media industry.
January 01 @ 1:00PM U.S. Eastern Time
Signature Live takes you beyond the pages of Signature magazine. Go deeper into the cover story with Signature Publisher Carla Kalogeridis and the expert contributors who shared their insights on important topics within the media industry.
September 8 @ 8:30 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time
Get a dose of inspiration, get help solving a particularly stubborn challenge, or just connect and convene with your fellow AM&P Network peers. Topics vary every month and will focus on collective trends and topics within the media landscape, current events, and professional development. Come join us, engage with others, and learn a little more about your AM&P Network peers.
September topic: The Work-Life Equation – The work-life balance has an underlying assumption that stability is met through an even distribution of time, in essence a 50/50 split. There’s been a movement in recent years towards a work-life equation. How do you define your equation? How does that help you meet your goals, both in work and in life?
September 22 @ 1-1:40 p.m. US Eastern Time
Editors and content creators are awash in performance metrics about their own products but do you know how you measure up against the rest of the industry? Join us for a deep dive into exclusive new research from AM&P Network on digital performance benchmarks for B2B and association media.
October 6 @ 8:30 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time
Get a dose of inspiration, get help solving a particularly stubborn challenge, or just connect and convene with your fellow AM&P Network peers. Topics vary every month and will focus on collective trends and topics within the media landscape, current events, and professional development. Come join us, engage with others, and learn a little more about your AM&P Network peers.
October topic: Pets, Personal Space & Popcorn
Taking a cue from last month’s conversation about Work-Life Equation, let’s talk about what fuels your productivity and creativity, helps keep you grounded and focused, and ensures your priorities and boundaries get the attention they deserve. What are the routines that work for you? A stroll with your dog? A healthy snack? Music? Calendars? Come share some of those successful routines or favorite rituals that feed your best self—and feel free to share photos of those beloved pets and favorite snack recipes and links, too.
Hosted by Marlene Hendrickson, American Staffing Association
October 13 @ 1:00PM U.S. Eastern Time
What Not to Do: Setting Content Priorities
It seems that everyone wants “more, more, more” in terms of content, but quantity is not necessarily a measurement of success. With a plethora of ideas and different expectations from various stakeholders from within an association, how do you figure out what to stop doing and what not to do and how to set priorities about which content projects are of the highest importance? Discover how some associations establish their content priorities effectively.
October 20 @ 1-1:40 p.m. US Eastern Time
As the information industry shifts from free content and digital display to paid content, customer value (and indeed, the value of employees) is changing. This session shares specific breakdowns on the new unit economics of information and leave you with a strategy for schooling your editors on the business side and clarifying and measuring what content success actually means.
November 3rd @ 1:00-2:00 p.m. US Eastern Time
Join us for the final Editorial Council Meeting of 2022 and learn best practices from two media veterans: Beyond Words' Meryl Franzman and media relations specialist Mario Boone.
Nov. 9 @ 1:00PM. U.S. Eastern Time
Signature Live takes you beyond the pages of Signature magazine. Go deeper into the cover story with Signature Publisher Carla Kalogeridis and the expert contributors who shared their insights on important topics within the media industry.
November 10 @ 8:30 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time
Get a dose of inspiration, get help solving a particularly stubborn challenge, or just connect and convene with your fellow AM&P Network peers. Topics vary every month and will focus on collective trends and topics within the media landscape, current events, and professional development. Come join us, engage with others, and learn a little more about your AM&P Network peers.
November 15 @ 10-11:30 a.m.
This interactive on-line workshop, open to all members of FISD and SIIA, is the third in a three-part series offering DEI-related education in 2022.
November 17 @ 1-1:40 p.m. US Eastern Time
Podcasts don’t have to be expensive to produce but they do require a significant amount of time and sweat equity which can be hard to justify if the numbers or the revenue isn’t there. Take a new look at podcasts with two experts who will show us how we can reposition podcasts for maximum engagement AND revenue.
December 1 @ 1:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time
AM&P Network's Association Council hosts bimonthly, virtual Lunch & Learns on topics of interest to association media professionals. As a CAE Approved Provider educational program related to the CAE exam content outline, this program may be applied for 1 credit toward your CAE application or renewal professional development requirements.
December 8 @ 8:30 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time
December topic: Talent development in 2023
What have you learned in the past year or two about shifts in hiring, recruiting, and retention plans—and how will they impact your plans for 2023? As many teams finalize budgets, let’s share ideas and insights around hiring and talent development for the year ahead. Hosted by Meghan Stromberg, American Planning Association.
Monthly! Get a dose of inspiration, get help solving a particularly stubborn challenge, or just connect and convene with your fellow AM&P Network peers. Join our monthly Slack Chat!
January 12 @ 1:00PM U.S. Eastern Time
Signature Live takes you beyond the pages of Signature magazine. Go deeper into the cover story with Signature Publisher Carla Kalogeridis and the expert contributors who shared their insights on important topics within the media industry.
January 19 @ 1:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time
Hear how associations and media organizations are adapting in the new year to innovate their content, marketing strategies, publications, videos, podcasts and other products. This event will also cover how to keep up with the continually changing social media landscape. Learn from our panelists and swap ideas with other participants to find new things you can implement in 2023.
February Topic: Sustainability and Publishing
How Can You Do Your Part to Help the Environment and Protect Your Print Publication?
February 9
For freelancers and staffers who might have been looking for each other in all the wrong places, this will be a fun and practical way to connect one-on-one with several potential matches.
February 16
Join this month's virtual event connecting association staff with experienced freelancers.
February 23-24 @ The Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek in Orlando, Florida
Join Your Media-Industry Peers In Sunny Florida For High-Level, Strategic Learning And Networking. This Event Has Deep Roots In The B2B Media World.
This Year Will Bring Together B2B Executives, Digital Publishers, Specialty And Niche Operators, M&A Experts, Private-Equity Firms And Association Media—As Well As Their Marketing And Supply-Chain Partners.
Monthly! Get a dose of inspiration, get help solving a particularly stubborn challenge, or just connect and convene with your fellow AM&P Network peers. Join our monthly Slack Chat!
March 16 @ 1:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time
Want to foster an inclusive culture? Let’s ask the right questions and take action together.
Tuesday, March 28, 2023 @ 1 p.m. US Eastern Time
Bring your top challenges and ideas to this interactive Zoom session to share with and learn from your peers.
Monthly! Get a dose of inspiration, get help solving a particularly stubborn challenge, or just connect and convene with your fellow AM&P Network peers. Join our monthly Slack Chat!
Wednesday, April 12, 2023 Time: 6:00 - 9:00 pm Eastern
We’re bringing together creative—photographers, designers, and writers (just to name a few!)—and association publishing professionals for an opportunity to connect and collaborate across disciplines.
April 21 in New York, New York
SIIA’s Jesse H. Neal Awards are the most prestigious awards for business journalism and content creation. Now in its 69th year, the Neals honor the brightest, most tenacious, and innovative journalists, content creators, and designers for their passion and exceptional work.
Monthly! Get a dose of inspiration, get help solving a particularly stubborn challenge, or just connect and convene with your fellow AM&P Network peers. Join our monthly Slack Chat!
May 4 @ 12:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time
Meet AM&P Network peers in person and get hands-on experience exploring AI tools.
May 11 @ 12:00 p.m. U.S. Central Time
Meet AM&P Network peers in person and get hands-on experience exploring AI tools.
May 18 @ 1:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time
The bimonthly Associations Council Lunch & Learn Series addresses the intricacies of association publishing.
Tuesday, May 23, 2023 @ 1 p.m. US Eastern Time
Bring your top challenges and ideas to this interactive Zoom session to share with and learn from your peers.
Monthly! Get a dose of inspiration, get help solving a particularly stubborn challenge, or just connect and convene with your fellow AM&P Network peers. Join our monthly Slack Chat!
SIIA INFO Local Networking Dinners were very popular pre-pandemic, and we're excited to bring them back on Monday, June 5!
June 14
Join the CEO Council: Empowering B2B Media CEOs with Strategic Guidance and Unparalleled Networking Opportunities
June 27-28
This year, AMPLIFY brings together content and marketing professionals from associations and nonprofits, B2B media brands, and niche publishing.
Excel Awards, June 27
Celebrate the best in association publishing by attending the EXCELs gala!
September 27
G/O Media CEO Jim Spanfeller To Headline SIIA Media’s September CEO Council Meeting
December 6
Join the CEO Council: Empowering B2B Media CEOs with Strategic Guidance and Unparalleled Networking Opportunities