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We feel EXTRA special!

We were thrilled to receive the Association Media & Publishing’s elite EXTRA Award during the recent EXCEL Awards Gala.

Recognized for taking “bold chances” and for being a “pioneer in the field” by the 2012 EXCEL Awards Chair Leslie McGee, Network Media was awarded for our work with Matrix, the digital membership publication for The Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity.

The surprise EXTRA award was in addition to recognition in two categories for our work on AYP, the official membership publication for the Association of YMCA Professionals, and Matrix.

Here’s what the judges had to say about Matrix:

The digital magazine’s unique design features a single-page configuration, instead of a two-page spread – a very effective approach. In addition to its ultra-clean presentation, Matrix creates easy reader engagement through video, links, and brief but compelling stories.

“Network values the creative partnerships we have built with our clients,” said Jen Smith, creative director. “It’s a thrill to be honored for this work accomplished on behalf of our clients. It’s truly the product of great teamwork.”

“I continue to be so proud of the caliber of publications produced by Network and am pleased to see our team honored by the EXCEL Awards. Being recognized as an EXTRA award recipient confirms what I have believed for years — our team works hard to set the bar high in the association space,” said Carrie Hartin, chief operating officer of Network. “We share these awards with our association clients who trust us to deliver excellent work on their behalf.”

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We’ve Got Some Bright Ideas about Digital Publishing

Is your association considering a digital publication? Are you wondering whether to simply repackage your print piece or create something completely different? Is it time to go digital-only?

There are a lot of questions to consider before you can press the button to launch your first digital magazine. Network Media Partners has many of those answers in the first issue of our new magazine, Bright Ideas, available now for iPad.

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The issue focuses on how to create a top-notch digital publication. You’ll find some great insights about how readers are accessing content, learn when it’s right to use push notifications, understand the strategy needed behind any great publication, and get an interactive view of how to combine print and digital production schedules.

Not on your iPad? When you get there, search “Network Media Partners” in your iPad App Store, then select “Bright Ideas.”

After you’ve had a chance to check it out, please drop us a note and tell us what you think. And when you’re ready to take you association publication into the tablet world, we’d be happy to show you how to get there.

Welcome to Baltimore, AM&P!

Next week, Association Media & Publishing brings the 2012 annual conference in Baltimore, and we couldn’t be happier to have you! We’ve called Baltimore home for many years, so to show our hospitality, we put together a short list of where to dine while you’re in our fair Charm City.