2009 National Editorial Conference session topics announced

Meeting set for July 15–17, Marriott Washington, Washington, D.C.

Come early to Washington, D.C., to interview your government sources, and then attend ASBPE’s National Editorial Conference. Not-to-be-missed sessions will examine:

  • Innovative responses to today’s troubling times
  • How to use social media to advance your brand, generate editorial leads, and increase readership
  • Ways to sell your ideas to company executives
  • How to keep your print publication relevant in a digital age
  • Print and digital workflow strategies
  • Alternate ways to present content using visual journalism techniques

As always, the highlight of the conference will be the case histories of the ASBPE Magazines of the Year.

Conference Registration Rates

If registration is postmarked by July 3:

  • Member registration fee for full two-day conference:
    $395; $495 for nonmembers (includes Azbee Awards banquet).
  • Member registration fee for single day (July 16 or 17):
    $230; $285 for nonmembers.
  • Azbee Award Banquet only:
    $140 for ASBPE members; $165 for nonmembers.

If registration is postmarked after July 3:

  • Member registration fee for full two-day conference:
    $495; $595 for nonmembers (includes Azbee Awards banquet).
  • Member registration fee for full single day:
    $330; $385 for nonmembers.
  • Azbee Award Banquet only:
    $165 per person for both members and nonmembers.

Additional discounts:

  • 3-PLUS Discount on one or two-day conference registration:
    If three or more from the same publication are at, a 10% discount on registration fees applies.
  • Discount for tables of 10 for those attending banquet only:
    A table for 10 people can be reserved for $1,260 That’s a 10% discount from the early-bird member rate and a 24% discount from the full price.

Conference Hotel Rate

The hotel room rate at the Marriott Washington: $149, single/double. Call 800-228-9290 and mention you’re with ASBPE to get rate. Deadline for rate is June 24.

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