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Target Market News
Presents
The 2003
African-American
Magazine Summit


November 4th, 2003
The Kimmel Center
New York University
New York, NY

The first symposium ever convened for
publishing and marketing executives
to examine the latest research and
trends for African-American magazines
and readers

This symposium is presented in cooperation with
New York University’s Center for Publishing

Sponsored by
RR DONNELLEY

Confirmed Speakers

Julie Bayley
/ Senior VP, Communication Group Planning Dir. Zenithmedia Inc.
Jeff Burns / Associate Publisher, Ebony Magazine
Keith Clinkscales / Chairman & CEO, Vanguarde Media
Lawrence Cooke / VP-National Advertising Director, Black Enterprise
Steve Goodman / Senior VP-Media Director, UniWorld Group
Verdia Johnson / President. Footsteps Group

Pat Lottier / Publisher, Atlanta Tribune Magazine
Bret Moore / Publisher, BlackVoices.com, BVQ Magazine
Beverly Coley-Morris / President, Almae Publishers Representatives
Chuck Morrison / Senior VP-Dir. Of Account Services, UniWorld Group
Aiesha Powell / Research Director, Johnson Publishing Co.
Edward Rutland / Executive VP, Matlock Advertising and PR
Ken Smikle / President, Target Market News
Enedina Vega / Eastern Sales Director, Essence Magazine
Dana Wade / President, Spike DDB
Carol Watson / Publisher, Vibe Magazine
Robert Wingo / President, SWG&M Advertising

PROGRAM FOR TUESDAY, NOV. 4, 2003

 NEW LOCATION!

The Kimmel Center
The New York University
60 Washington Square South (same as W. 4th St.)
at the corner of LaGuardia Place
New York, NY


8:00 Registration Check-In and Continental Breakfast


8:45 Welcome Remarks
            Ken Smikle
/ President, Target Market News

9:00 The African-American Magazine Market: The Latest Research Trends

This session will offer new research examining how black consumers’ relationships with magazines are growing and changing.  An analysis will be presented of how black-oriented magazines fare against all titles in attracting advertising. Data from research conducted by Target Market News, Johnson Publishing Co., MPA/PIB and others will be presented
            Panelists:

           
Aiesha Powell
/ Research Director, Johnson Publishing Co.
            Ken Smikle / President, Target Market News

9:45 Magazines As Brands: Building on Your Success

As a magazine builds credibility with its audiences, publishers are confronted with opportunities to put their titles on events, merchandise and other magazines. Are these brand extensions just a logical means of building on the magazine’s reputation, or have they become necessary to meet revenue projections? How do readers and advertisers benefit? Do publishers run the risk of losing ad revenues by packaging pages with these programs? We’ll examine some of the answers to these questions through the experiences of magazines that have found a successful balance.
            Panelists:

            Jeff Burns
/ Associate Publisher, Ebony Magazine
            Enedina Vega / Eastern Sales Director, Essence Magazine
            Carol Watson / Publisher, Vibe Magazine

10:30 Morning Break

10:40 The Niche Within A Niche: Creating Success with Specialized Audiences

A number of magazines have found success targeting African-American readers beased on their professions, where they live, or other mutual interests. Is the market growing for these titles? How do they compete against other black-oriented media? This session will look at how these magazines have done it and what lies ahead for the readers and advertisers they serve.
            Panelists:

            Lawrence Cooke
/ VP-National Advertising Director, Black Enterprise
            Pat Lottier / Publisher, Atlanta Tribune Magazine
            Bret Moore / Publisher, BlackVoices.com, BVQ Magazine

11:30 Luncheon Speaker: The Publisher’s Perspective
            Keith Clinkscales
/ Chairman & CEO, Vanguarde Media

12:30
 JUST ADDED  Making Your Magazine Relevant, Unique and Necessary

In the crowded field of magazine publishing, how do you make your publication distinctive and unique with advertisers? Are there opportunities that are untapped but of interest to advertisers? Is it possible to make your magazine indispensable? Learn from advertisers how to make the most of what your magazine have to offer.
            Panelists:
            Julie Bayley / Senior VP,
Communication Group Planning Director Zenithmedia Inc.
                        Clients: Miramax Films
            Chuck Morrison / Senior VP-Dir. of Account Services, UniWorld Group
                        Clients: Ford/Lincoln Mercury, Burger King, AT&T, Colgate-Palmolive, Home Depot

1:15  JUST ADDED  Finding and Using Advertising Sales Reps

Identifying the right firm for your magazine is one of the most important challenges you'll ever address as a publisher. Should you give this responsibility over to an "outsider?" How do you know you're getting your money's worth? What kind of compensation formula should you use? Do you have to hire an African-American rep firm? Learn how other black magazines are working successfully with advertising reps.
            Panelist:
            Beverly Coley-Morris
/ President, Almae Publishers Representatives

2:00 Afternoon Break

2:15  JUST ADDED  The Media Kit Do's and Don't

What are ad agencies and marketers looking for in the ideal media kit? How much information do you need to provide on your audience's demographics. How much do you have explain the value of the African-American market? What are media planners' and buyer's pet peeves when reviewing information from hundreds of publishers? You'll hear it from the source during this session.
           
Panelists: TBA

2:45 Magazine Success Stories: The Advertiser’s Perspective

This session will provide advertisers and marketers the opportunity to discuss their “wish list” for black magazines. This session will offer a case study on successful print campaigns placed in black publications and what they reveal about tapping into black consumers.

            Steve Goodman
/ Senior VP-Media Director, UniWorld Group
                        Clients: Ford/Lincoln Mercury, Burger King, AT&T, Colgate-Palmolive, Home Depot
            Verdia Johnson / President, Footsteps Group
                        Clients: Mercedes Benz,
            Edward Rutland / Executive VP, Matlock Advertising and PR
                        Clients: BMW, Nationwide Insurance, Dell Computer, BellSouth
            Dana Wade / President, Spike DDB
                        Pepsi, State Farm Insurance, the NFL, Remy Martin
            Robert Wingo / President, SWG&M Advertising
                        Shell Oil, Fuddruckers, Revlon

4:15 The Open Forum: Getting the Answers You Need

An opportunity for you to have your specific questions answered by our panelists and to exchange ideas and challenges with the experts in the audience.

5:00 Closing Reception

Program is subject to change

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