Magazines Ireland Digital Forum 2012: Information for Attendees

PUBLISHING 360
Chartered Accountants House,
47-49 Pearse Street, D2
Thursday 19 April 2012
8am - 1pm

To state the obvious: the magazine industry is in transition. 

Traditional business models are crumbling -- not least in Ireland where magazines are navigating through a perfect storm created by the downturn, the credit squeeze and the evolution of digital platforms.

There is no shortage of insight and commentary about what to do next. Magazines are urged to think as brands in 360 degrees. Place yourself at the centre of a circle, say the gurus, where your output is distributed through a growing variety of channels and media: mobile, tablets, apps, social... not to forget print. 

So is that the answer? Are the revenue streams enough to sustain these new media models? Is there a future for magazines in this new fragmented media landscape? 

Come to Publishing 360, a half-day conference organised by Magazines Ireland, and discover the answers to these questions and more. Join the discussion: through a combination of expert insight, best practice analysis and Q+A, this event will help you to get your bearings as you navigate the perfect storm. Among others, you will hear from the publisher of WIRED, Rupert Turnbull, about its own 360 degree strategy and lessons learned; from Colin Crawford, digital media expert and former publisher of MacWorld US and Ross Burridge former Editor in Chief of iGIZMO and currently Director at Boto Media.

The full line up of speakers and topics will be announced in February. There will be lively panel discussions and moderated Q&A sessions.

Why You Should Attend?

Publishing 360 is a conference for Irish magazine publishers consolidating best practice from around the world with specific focus on commercial revenues and featuring case studies from different publishing houses including consumer, customer, B2B and directory publishers. It will examine paid for and free models and how advertising revenues can successfully transfer online.

• If you are a Publisher; Editor; Designer; Sales/Circulation/Online Manager of an Irish magazine, this is for you. Come along and hear from experts on the topic.
• You will have access to a panel of companies specialising in CMS; email; social media; hosting; ad networks; design; mobile; digital editions; web and app development etc.
• Leave the conference with a greater knowledge of how to put your ideas into action.
• Listen to real life case studies from early adopters. What are the pitfalls? How do I make any money out of it?

Agenda

8am Registration and Breakfast
8.30 Chairman's Welcome
8.50 Colin Crawford, digital media expert; former publisher MacWorld US
9.30 Q&A
9.50 An Audience with Ross Burridge, Director Boto Media; former Editor IGIZMO
10.30 Coffee Break
11.00 Rupert Turnbull, Publisher WIRED
11.30 Q&A
11.40 Panel Discussion

• Duan Stokes, Publishing Director, Hot Press
• Colin Crawford, digital media expert; former publisher MacWorld US
• Rupert Turnbull, Publisher WIRED
• Richard Power, Managing Director, Image Publications
• John Whelan, Managing Director, Danstone

12.30 Magazines Ireland Presentation of Lifetime Achievement Award 2012
1.00 Conference Ends
1.00 Magazines Ireland Annual General Meeting

How Much Does It Cost To Attend?

Magazines Ireland Members: €99.00
Non Members: €149
The cost includes breakfast and one coffee break.

About Chartered Accountants House

Chartered Accountants House, 47-49 Pearse Street, Dublin 2. Tel: + 353 1 637 7200    
Dublin’s newest and its premium education and training centre, Chartered Accountants House is situated beside Trinity College in the heart of the city. At http://www.charteredaccountantshouse.ie/Location/Dublin/ you will find a map showing Chartered Accountants House, car parking options and public transport hubs.

Bookings

To book your place please go to: http://publishing360.eventbrite.ie/

For further information on Publishing 360 please contact Grace Aungier, Magazines Ireland, 25 Denzille Lane, Dublin 2. Telephone 01 667 55 79

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