By Martha SpizziriASBPE Web Editor Still confused by RSS? Not sure what social bookmarking is or why people would want to use it? The folks at Common Craft can help you out. They’ve produced a series of videos … read more
The ASBPE Blog
One Last Chance for TABPI Awards
If your magazine did any amazing design work (or editorial work, for that matter!) in 2007, there is still one last chance to be recognized for it. The Tabbies, the international b2b awards program supported by ASBPE, has … read more
For Sale
By Thomas R. TeminMedia and Government Consulting So, Reed Business Information is for sale. Its Dutch parent is divesting itself of a division which, at one time, was the chief profit contributor to its then-parent, Reed International. Now … read more
How to Get the Most Bang From Your Freelance Bucks
By Jennie L. PhippsEditor and Publisher of Freelance Success As media businesses tighten down, one of the first things many publishers look at is expense for freelancers. Here are five ways to get more production out of the … read more
March 21 Webinar: Taking Your Webcasts to the Next Level
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 … read more
What You Need, When You Need It
By Tonie AuerDFW Chapter President and National Blog Chairwoman I am on a few different journalism email distribution lists. I get things coming to my inbox that direct me to the latest firings, hirings and scandals related to … read more
Does Your Website or Blog Have a Style Guide?
Erin EricksonASBPE Chicago Chapter Does your website or blog have a style guide? Should it? Jonathan Bailey’s post on BlogHerald raises a great point about the importance of an online style guide. I have seen style guides for … read more
Online Training: Fact Checking and Managing Change
By Martha SpizziriASBPE Web Editor Two online training programs have recently caught my eye: Tomorrow afternoon, News University is offering a one-hour webinar titled Managing Change: Five Steps to Success. Topics to be addressed include (direct quote from … read more
10+ tips for writing better blog posts
Erin Erickson ASBPE Chicago ChapterAs editors, we’re trained to write succinct prose that gets to the heart of the matter. As a blogger, do you find yourself unable to capture that same zeal? Are you a journalist trying … read more
Reasons Why Editors Need to Understand Second Life
By Robert Freedman Past President of ASBPE National The 3-D virtual reality platform Second Life has seen huge growth over the last several years, but it’s not the young gamer crowd that has pushed the number of account … read more