Florida Magazine Association
November 2021
ASSOCIATION NEWS & EVENTS
A Note from the FMA President
Dear FMA Members,
As we reach the end of the year and with the start of a new year, a word that comes to mind is list. During this time most of us are creating lists for what we need to accomplish prior to the end of the year and what we want to accomplish for the new year. Below, I have created a list of items that I would encourage you to consider adding to your end-of-year or new year list:
· Send in your favorite cover for us to share on FMA’s social media.
· Send us a list of conference topics you would like covered at the 2022 Florida Media Conference and join us in Ponte Vedra Beach on August 4-5.
· Review the Charlie Award categories and—hopefully—start preparing your submission entries for February 7, 2022.
· Join an FMA committee.
· Expand your network by contacting another FMA member or an advisory board member.
As we wrap up another unique year filled with many triumphs and challenges, we hope that 2022 will shape into an even better year than 2021.
Karla Monterrosa-Yancey
FMA President
2022 Florida Media Conference dates and location announced
We’re excited to announce the 2022 Florida Media Conference will be held on August 4-5 at the beautiful Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa in Ponte Vedra! Take a look for yourself at all this venue has to offer you and your team.
Hosted by the Florida Press Foundation, the Florida Media Conference is an annual event that brings together top Florida Media executives for two days of industry knowledge sharing, innovative ideas from vendors, and networking opportunities for media executives as well as our media young professionals. There will be something at our conference for everyone! Conference partners include the Florida Magazine Association, Florida Press Association, Florida Newspaper Advertising and Marketing Executives, and the Florida Society of News Editors.
The FMA Charlie Awards Gala will take place on the evening of Friday, August 5.
We’re working hard to develop programs to bring you the very best industry speakers from around the state and the nation – so stay tuned! Check FloridaMediaConference.com for more updated information.
2022 Charlie Awards Dates Announced
It’s that time again! The FMA is pleased to announce that entries for the 2022 Charlie Awards will be accepted from February 7 through March 14, 2022. Details are being finalized now and will be sent to members in the coming weeks.
Award winners will be announced at a dinner gala on the evening of August 5th during the 2022 Florida Media Conference held at the Sawgrass Marriott. For more conference details, visit www.floridamediaconference.com.
Announcing LC2 (Leadership Conversations + Capstone)
Coming January 2022!
The purpose of this program is to develop, retain and inspire the top sales leadership across Florida’s media organizations.
In January of 2022, we will be asking member sales leaders to invest 20 minutes a week to become a better leader by joining Bill Barker—a 30-year media veteran—as he discusses relevant leadership subjects and answers questions submitted by all of our association members.
Weekly Leadership Conversations is a limited LinkedIn Live series starting at the beginning of the year when people are energized and seeking new and innovative ways to be more productive and successful. Participants are encouraged to listen weekly. Recordings of these conversations will be posted on a Weekly Leadership Conversation YouTube channel.
Bill and, at times, his professional sales guests will bring “thought leadership” conversation to the table about how to lead, inspire, inform, and innovate. Potential topics for these Weekly Leadership Conversation sessions will include:
- How to ask the right questions
- Leveraging data to win
- Power of messaging
- Best practices in recruiting
- Getting comfortable being uncomfortable
- Giving feedback in a constructive way
- Know your people
- How to lead through change
- How to measure success
- How to be an influencer
- What is social selling
This 26-week program culminates with an optional full-day capstone course at the Florida Media Conference in St. Augustine for those interested in additional leadership training and networking.
Stay tuned for more information!
FMA Board of Directors Openings
The Florida Magazine Association has openings on its board of directors!
· 2 Magazine member seat
· 2 Associate member seats
If you or someone you know is interested in joining this dedicated, dynamic, and diverse board of directors, please visit our Nomination Form. You can nominate yourself or a colleague!
2022 Doug Damerst Scholarship Now Open for Applications
Florida-based college students are eligible to win the prestigious Doug Damerst Award. The $1,000 cash prize, named in honor of the Florida Magazine Association’s longtime board member Doug Damerst, represents excellence in journalism and the highest levels of ethics. Submission deadline is May 1, 2022. Visit Floridamagazine.org/scholarship for more information.
FMA Can Help with Hiring!
Looking to fill a position? Your FMA member benefits include free job postings at https://floridamagazine.org/jobs/. Just send the job description to info@floridamagazine.org, and we’ll post it, absolutely free!
Tell Your Colleagues about the FMA!
FMA welcomes individuals and companies interested in the Florida magazine industry regardless of in what state they may live or work. FMA members enjoy many benefits including educational opportunities, professional development, networking events, the annual Charlie Awards, and so much more! If you have questions or want to better understand FMA’s membership benefits, please contact Membership Director Devon Dunkle at ddunkle@mediagenius.com or 321-283-5272.
Let FMA Feature Your Magazine on Social Media!
Submit your articles and covers for a chance to be featured on the FMA Facebook page!
INDUSTRY NEWS & RESOURCES
Lunch & Learn:
Florida's Fauna and Folklore
Event by Orange County Regional History Center
Friday, Nov. 5, 12:00 - 1:00 PM EDT
From the panther to the manatee, Florida is home to many creatures with mythical connotations. Join us for a lively discussion about folklore and stories of beloved beasts by Florida Native Americans, writer Zora Neale Hurston, naturalist William Bartram, and more. Co-presented by Catherine Duffy, chief curator, and Melissa Procko, research librarian.
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