“Magazines 24/7: The e-Reading Revolution” Set for March 18 in NYC
New York, NY (November 18, 2009) — The sixth annual “Magazines 24/7” digital conference is slated to be held March 18, 2010, at the Sheraton New York, it was announced today by Nina Link, President and CEO, Magazine Publishers of America (MPA). “Magazines 24/7: The e-Reading Revolution” will focus on mobile e-reading and e-reader devices, and their impact on magazine publishers.
“Mobile e-reading offers magazine publishers the potential for a new, cost-effective platform to reach consumers and generate new revenue streams,” said Ms. Link. “The portability and flexibility of electronic devices such as smartphones, e-readers, tablets, and netbooks will allow publishers to develop stronger connections with their increasingly on-the-go digital audiences. This one-of-a-kind conference will be an invaluable resource for publishers and editors seeking the insights and tools they need to capitalize on the mobile, multichannel e-reading revolution.”
Among the topics and issues to be discussed:
Since 2005, “Magazines 24/7” has become the premier magazine industry digital conference. It has traditionally examined a wide array of digital platforms, services and topics affecting magazine publishers with panels and speakers addressing mobile, video, search, advertising monetization and social networks issues. For additional information, visit www.magazine.org/digitalconference.
The conference will also feature the American Society of Magazine Editors’ first annual National Magazine Awards for Digital Media, also known more informally as the Digital Ellies. At a special luncheon held during the “Magazines 24/7” conference, 12 awards honoring magazine excellence on digital platforms will be bestowed by ASME. The competition is open to magazine websites and online magazines. The call for entries can be accessed at HERE.
