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This year's publishing conference is not to be missed. Learn. Speak. Lead!

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This Year's Theme: Finding your Niche as We Shape the Media Revolution

Friday, January 29, 2010, The Westin at Market, San Francisco, California

The Event Host:

Jane Goldman, vice president of entertainment & television at CBS Interactive

Confirmed speakers:

Michela O'Connor Abrams, publisher Dwell magazine

Brandee Barker, Director of Communications, Facebook

Ivory Madison, founder, Redroom.com

Sarah Granger, new media consultant, author and blogger

Sarah Milstein, coauthor, with Tim O'Reilly, of "The Twitter Book"

Shaunice Hawkins, former member services and diversity director, Magazine Publishers of America

Jory Des Jardins, Blogher

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Women in Periodical Publishing is pleased to announce that, Dorothy Kalins, a former executive editor at Newsweek, and an innovator in magazine editorial and management for decades, has been named Wipp’s 2010 Exceptional Woman in Publishing.

Dorothy Kalins joined Newsweek in 2001 as executive editor, brought in to revitalize the magazine. She helped direct their September 11th coverage, which won a National Magazine Award. She has edited numerous books, and has overseen the editorial of other magazine titles including Budget Travel, Metropolitan Home, Saveur, Traditional Home, Country Home, and Garden Design. In 2006, Kalins launched Dorothy Kalins Ink where, as director, she consults on projects both here and abroad. She has directed the editorial curriculum for magazines at the Stanford Professional Publishing Course.

Dorothy Kalins is the 11th recipient of WIPP’s Exceptional Woman in Publishing Award. Ms Kalins will be presented with the award at the Women’s Leadership Conference in San Francisco on January 29th, 2010.

To learn more about her and the ten previous EWIP award winners, go to wipp.net.

Be a part of the Media Revolution
We welcome the participation of our publishing industry, media, and supply chain partners at the 2010 Women’s Leadership Conference, in San Francisco, on January 29, 2010.

The benefits are detailed on our Web site. For more information please contact:

Thea Selby, Nanette Dillard, and Claudia Smukler

Brown Printing Company proudly serves America’s premier publishers with magazine printing, premedia, distribution and value-added services. Brown’s three modern production facilities are designed and equipped to facilitate all projects from preparation to distribution. Proven stability, world class quality, state of the art technology and superior customer service make us the right partner for all your printing needs.

RR Donnelley is a global provider of integrated communications. Founded 145 years ago, the company works collaboratively with over 60,000 customers worldwide developing custom communications solutions that reduce costs, enhance ROI and ensure compliance. Drawing on digital and conventional technologies, the company provides premedia, printing, logistics and business process outsourcing services.

Graphic Communications is the paper and printing brokerage division of Norcross, Georgia based Unisource Worldwide, Inc.  As a broker Graphic sells more than 1.2 million tons per year of coated and uncoated paper to a wide variety of regional, national and international companies.  We represent the highest quality manufacturers of paper products with a mill network that spans four continents.  Our edge on the competition is the unique blend of printing and paper experience we offer.  In addition to paper we sell more than $120 million dollars of print annually.  Finally, as environmentally preferable paper has become an increasingly important issue our Chain-of Custody certifications demonstrate our commitment to the environment and sustainable forestry.  All of this translates into more knowledge, more insight and more value for our customers.  Graphic Communications is the full service paper and print brokerage.  

Palm Coast Data provides a level of excellence in subscription and membership fulfillment services that is second to none. We are a respected industry leader, with a client roster that includes hundreds of the United States’ leading magazines and membership organizations. Our management team, associates and systems work in concert to provide our clients the most reliable and flexible services available. For more information, please visit www.palmcoastdata.com.

LUNCH TIME EYE CANDY:
World-renowned magazine designer, Mary K. Baumann, will present "Top Trends for Magazine Design".

Are Women Better Bosses? Join in on the discussion at WIPP LinkedIn Group

Everyone is invited to join the WIPP Group on LinkedIn. The online group is open to all members and friends of WIPP. Participate in the discussions or start one of your own in the premier social networking site for professionals. Show your affiliation and add the new WIPP logo to your profile page.

Kris Donnelly, consultant, PD Communications on the move to Minnesota

Christine Arrington, principal, Quantum Media in New York

Join WIPP now or renew your membership online. Get involved in our all-volunteer organization for print and online magazine publishing professionals. Stay up-to-date with what is happening in the industry, share experiences and have some fun … join the women and men who are already WIPP members and boost your career to the next level!

Members are eligible for 30% discount to the annual Women’s Leadership Conference. For more information about the conference go to wipp.net

Help with WIPP Wired our eNewsletter and other exciting online reporting opportunities.

Do you want to get more involved with WIPP? We have several committees that could use your help. If you have editing and/or writing experience, interest in social networking, or print production design skills, call us to volunteer. Contact Claudia at jobs@wipp.net

For more on upcoming events of interest to WIPP members check out our Events page. Are you hosting an event that might be of interest to WIPP members? Send details to events@wipp.net.

Magazine Innovation Summit 2009
Grand Hyatt New York - October 14-15, 2009
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Eager to meet and talk shop with other women who truly understand your work?

Get ready to restart your engine! Grab a friend or two and join other dynamic women who are still excited about working in publishing. Enjoy a nice glass of wine, make some new connections, and get the latest news about what’s happening in publishing.

WIPP Meet and Greet
The Press Club
20 Yerba Buena Lane (corner of 3rd Street)
San Francisco, California
(415) 744-5000

Tuesday, October 27
7-9 p.m.  

This event is free. However, please RSVP to Kim Olson to get your name on the list. 

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