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Member benefits
The MMPA serves as a resource
As well as a voice for magazine publishing in Minnesota, enhancing the professional development, visibility and financial performance of its members. MMPA has almost 100 member companies with more than 1,000 professionals on its mailing lists. All employees of a member company are members. Make sure you’re taking advantage of all your member benefits.
Member-Only (FREE) Roundtable Discussions
These quarterly discussions present great opportunities to gain new ideas, solutions and contacts in a casual setting with your peers and potential customers. The four areas are: circulation, editorial, production and publication management. Topics are driven by MMPA members. See our calendar of events for upcoming roundtable discussions in your area of interest.
FinePrint Newsletter and Electronic Updates
We keep you updated on what you need to know, including what's happening in Minnesota publishing companies. Check out our current and past newsletters as well as to sign up to receive FinePrint.
Online Directories
The MMPA website will provide a resource to find publishing companies and highlight the vendors and sponsors who have made a commitment to support our industry, as well as freelance support when needed. See our current directory listing.
The MMPA Summit & Expo
Featuring regional and national speakers, this full day of education tracks allows magazine professionals to stay current with trends in the industry at a fraction of the cost of attending similar programs in New York or Chicago. Watch your email and check the website for details and registration information for our May educational event and Expo. Discounted rate for members.
The Annual Minnesota Publishing Excellence Awards
This premiere competition offers your company the opportunity to showcase your best efforts and earn the recognition of your peers. Plan now to submit your work. The event is held each November. Watch your email and check the website for times to enter your work and sign up for the gala event. Discounted rates for entries and admission for members.
Magazine Celebration
This event, held in October and co-hosted with The Loft, continues to be a huge success with magazine professionals who gather to revel in Minnesota-published magazines in a casual environment. Watch your email and check the website for registration information.
Employee Benefits
Membership has privileges – as a company member, you receive discounted registration prices to all MMPA events.
Organizational Membership
All employees of member organizations enjoy the privileges of membership. Fees are based on the number of employees working at least 30 hours per week.
Memberships run on a calendar year basis but prorating is available. For information on MMPA membership, contact the MMPA offices.
Regular Publisher
An organization that publishes in Minnesota on a regular basis at least once per year; has an average minimum editorial content (non-advertising) of 25%.
- 1-10 employees: $190/year
- 11-25 employees: $350/year
- 26-50 employees: $595/year
- More than 50 employees: $995/year
Associate Member
People, firms, partnerships or corporations that regularly do business with the publishing industry (vendors).
- 1-50 employees: $435/year
- More than 50 employees: $840/year
Affiliate Member
- Magazine publisher outside Minnesota or other non-magazine publisher: $245/year
- Journalism School: $415/year
Individual Membership Categories
- Freelance: $75
- Professional Educator: $50
- Student: $25
Download the 2010 membership application for new or renewing memberships.
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