ASBPE Kansas City Blog

Networx Seeking Production Artist

2009-11-04T14:29:00.001-06:00

Robstan Group, Inc.Job Title: Production ArtistReports to: Art DirectorLocation: Kansas City, Mo.Contract to Fulltime Hire; 30 hours; Monday-FridayJob SummaryThe Production Artist collaborates with the Art Director to design and produce magazines, brochures, newsletters, programs and other print marketing B2B collateral in a fast paced but fun environment.Responsibilities:Assist in design and

Social Media Workshop: Hear Tips on Twitter, LinkedIn Lessons and Ways to Find Facebook Friends”

2009-11-04T09:00:00.001-06:00

By Jeff GelskiThe ideal social media tool for business-to-business publications may differ by publication. Twitter has proven valuable in gathering contacts and story leads for The Packer, a weekly newspaper and Web site that reports on the marketing of fresh produce, said Fred Wilkinson, managing editor. While using Twitter, Courier Magazine has made more use of its Facebook page, said Jody

Networx Seeking Assistant Editor

2009-10-26T14:04:00.001-06:00

Networx CommunicationJob Title: Assistant EditorReports to: EditorLocation: Kansas City, Mo.Full Time; 37.5 hours; Monday-FridayJob SummaryThe Assistant Editor collaborates with the Editor to write and edit articles and news stories that appear in the print editions, e-newsletters and other e-media related content for four B2B and association magazines.Responsibilities:Assist in editing, proofing

Social Media Workshop

2009-10-13T10:41:00.003-06:00

Upcoming event on Oct. 20Presented by the Kansas City chapter Social Media WorkshopHear tips on Twitter, LinkedIn lessonsand ways to find Facebook friends speakersJody BeckerEditor of Professional Window Cleaner,Courier Magazine and Applicatorand secretary of the Kansas Citychapter of the ASBPEFred WilkinsonManaging editor of The Packer Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009Noon to 1:30 p.m.Sylvester Powell

Western Region Azbee Awards Ceremony Is July 9

2009-06-18T09:19:00.003-06:00

Want to hear how some regional ASBPE award winners created their winning pieces? Then come to this awards ceremony and educational session!Confirmed award-winning speakers:Kristi Reimer, editor of Veterinary Economics, Advanstar in Lenexa, Kan.Geni Wren, editor and associate publisher of Bovine Veterinarian, Vance Publishing in Lenexa, Kan.Date: Thursday, July 9, 2009Time: Noon to 2:00

State of the Industry? Not All That Clear

2009-04-22T13:16:00.002-06:00

The American Society for Business Publication Editors’ Kansas City chapter hosted a panel discussion April 7, The State of the B2B Industry, in which three key Kansas City-area B2B executives shared their opinions about the challenges facing trade magazines in 2009.The speakers included:Donna Sanford, the publisher of EXPO MagazineLisa Parks, senior vice president of digital operations at Penton

Feb. 4 Happy Hour

2009-01-13T13:40:00.003-06:00

K.C.-area B2B editors are encouraged to come take a break, relax, socialize and eat some FREE PIZZA on Wednesday, Feb. 4, at The Other Place in Old Overland Park (map) from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.What's the catch? There isn't one. We want to give you a chance to unwind a bit and to socialize with your B2B colleagues.What if your not an ASBPE member? This event is open to all past meeting attendees

Now hiring

2008-12-10T14:29:00.000-06:00

Editor – Sosland Publishing Co., the leading information provider for the food industry, has an immediate opening for a website editor. Primary responsibilities include writing and searching for industry-related news, rewriting, editing and filing stories to online communities with some writing for print magazines and newsletters. Familiarity with Word and WPS preferred. Recent grads considered.

Winning awards starts with publisher

2008-07-24T05:54:00.005-06:00

Winning awards begins at the top. The magazine publisher needs to believe that quality pays, believe in hiring good people and believe in hiring enough of them, said Rick Bush, editorial director of Transmission & Distribution World, based in Overland Park, Kan., and published by Penton.Mr. Bush gave a presentation "Taking the Awards Process to the Next Level" at the Western Region Azbee awards

Western Region Azbee Finalists Announced; July 16 Last Day to RSVP for Awards Banquet

2008-07-07T14:34:00.004-06:00

The names of the publications that are finalists in the Western Region competition of the Azbee Awards of Excellence have been published at www.asbpe.org. Categories and names of the winning articles, editors, and designers will not be revealed until the Kansas City awards banquet on Wednesday, July 23. If you plan to attend the banquet, you must RSVP by Wednesday, July 16. Details here.

Carrie Parsons named VP of KC chapter

2008-06-30T11:37:00.005-06:00

I am happy to announce that Carrie Parsons is now the vice president of the Kansas City chapter of the ASBPE. In her short time on the board, she has shown she possesses the initiative and enthusiasm that the vice president position requires.

Western Region Azbee Awards of Excellence Banquet

2008-06-27T11:00:00.005-06:00

The Western Region award winners will be recognized at a banquet on July 23 in Kansas City, Mo., the day before the ASBPE National Conference begins.We’ll enjoy a meal from one of Kansas City’s finest restaurants, see the winning entries, give out awards and hear the story behind one of the award-winning articles.After the banquet, we invite you to make your way back to the Intercontinental Hotel

ASBPE KC adds two board members

2008-03-31T13:54:00.003-06:00

The ASBPE KC chapter would like to welcome to its board Carrie Parsons and Amanda Wolfe.Carrie Parsons is senior associate editor of Power Electronics Technology and Transmission & Distribution World magazines at Penton Media in Overland Park, KS.Amanda Wolfe is associate editor of Veterinary Economics magazine at Advanstar Veterinary Healthcare Communications in Lenexa, KS.

Now Hiring: Associate editor for Meat & Poultry

2008-03-27T13:26:00.004-06:00

The leading information provider for the food industry has an immediate opening for an associate editor. Responsibilities include writing & editing news & features for a meat processing magazine & Web site. Journalism degree & proficiency using AP style required. Agriculture or food-related background preferred.Send resume & writing samples to Joel Crews, Sosland Publishing Co., 4800 Main,

March 21: Taking Your Webcasts to the Next Level

2008-03-10T14:04:00.007-06:00

Webcasts can boost readership and ad dollars and raise brand awareness, learn how B2B publications are gaining a competitive edge through webinars.Find out what it takes to successfully produce compelling — and profitable — webinars for your trade magazine. Join the American Society of Business Publication Editors for a webinar on Friday, March 21, to get the inside scoop from top experts at

Azbee deadline extended to Feb. 22!

2008-02-20T08:27:00.004-06:00

The deadline for Azbee award submissions has been extended one week due to technical difficulties, when last-minute entries overloaded the server. The new deadline for submission is Friday, February 22, 2008.For more, visit http://www.asbpe.org/contest/contest.htm.

Get involved with the Kansas City ASBPE chapter

2008-02-15T10:34:00.000-06:00

The Kansas City chapter of the ASBPE is looking for editors to join our board.If you enjoy coming to our meetings, maybe you'd like to help plan them. Board members meet over a long lunch to plan an event and then each person helps to put that plan into motion.With the ASBPE National Conference this July, it's a great time to join the board. Kansas City board members will have a special

Meeting Recap: Creating community on the web

2008-02-14T08:20:00.005-06:00

A website can serve as a community meeting spot for an industry. Business-to-business publications should know the tools and tactics needed to keep industry members coming to their web sites and staying there, said Sandi Brown, director of audience development, new media, for Penton Media, Overland Park, Kan.Brown served as a moderator for a meeting titled “10 ideas for the Web that you can

Journalism fellowship opportunity

2008-01-28T13:25:00.000-06:00

The Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism provides six one-year fellowships for journalists to study a selected topic regarding mental health or mental illnesses. Each journalist awarded will receive a $10,000 stipend. Applicants must have at least three years of professional experience in journalism.Contact: Jane Bigham, 404-420-3877, jane.bigham@emory.edu.

February meeting: 10 ideas for the Web that you can implement tomorrow

2008-01-18T12:37:00.000-06:00

The Kansas City chapter of the ASBPE invites you to attend our February luncheon. We’ll have a Web initiatives show-and-tell of what editors can do online without heavy investment from their new media departments. This is an opportunity to learn from other editors and share your own ideas and experiences.Moderator: Sandi Brown, Director, Audience Marketing, New Media, Penton Media Date: Wednesday

Nationals comes to town

2007-11-14T12:25:00.000-06:00

We're proud to announce that the ASBPE National Conference and Azbee Awards Banquet will take place next year in Kansas City!Mark your calendars for July 24 and 25, and make plans to spend them with us at the Intercontinental Hotel on the Country Club Plaza.Have an idea for us? Send it to asbpekc [at] gmail [dot] com.

Meeting Recap: Freelance contracts need to address copyright, plagiarism

2007-08-12T07:28:00.000-06:00

Editors wanting to avoid copyright and plagiarism legal problems need to focus on the specifics of contracts with freelance writers, said Jean Maneke of The Maneke Law Group in Kansas City. Be aware of electronic archive rights within those contracts, too, she said.Maneke, who has represented the Missouri Press Association as its hotline attorney since 1991, was the featured speaker in “A

August meeting: A copyright and plagiarism primer

2007-07-17T09:58:00.000-06:00

The Kansas City chapter of the ASBPE invites you to attend our August meeting. We'll share the key elements that all editors and art directors need to know about copyrights and plagiarism in print and on the web.Speakers: Jean Maneke of The Maneke Law GroupDate: Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2007, from noon to 1:30 p.m.Location: Private room at McCormick and Schmick’s on the Country Club Plaza (448 W. 47th

Act now to save on attending the ASBPE National Conference

2007-07-05T07:47:00.000-06:00

If you haven't already, now is the time to register to attend the 2007 ASBPE National Editorial Conference and Azbee Awards of Excellence banquet in New York City, Aug. 2-3, at The Roosevelt Hotel.Monday, July 9 is the deadline to get the group rate of $229 a night at thehotel.Next Friday, July 13 is the deadline for early registration discounts for theconference and national awards banquet.

Question of the week #8

2007-06-15T08:53:00.000-06:00

How is blogging from a game any different than radio coverage?They are both live coverage, says Lance Jugmeyer, editor of The Packer at Vance Publishing. His question and comments are in response to a recent news clip from the Courier-Journal. According to the paper, the credentials of one of its reporters was revoked because he was blogging from the press box at a University of Louisville game.