WPA Conference Brochure 2008

Easy-to-Find Reference Guide Welcome Conference Sponsors, Industry Partners, Exhibit Hours Opening Reception, Keynotes, Special Events Conference Agenda Conference Agenda, In–Depth 2 2 3 4 6 Wednesday Opening Reception 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. WESTIN HOTEL, LAX CONCOURSE ROOM, SECOND FLOOR NEW! WPA Conference Opening Reception Relax and mingle with your fellow WPA attendees, while you meet our conference speakers and sponsors, as well as WPA Board Members, for an informal reception the evening before the conference begins. Take advantage of this opportunity to enjoy hors d'oeuvres and drinks, leisurely visit with tabletop sponsors and view the latest in products and services. Tabletop exhibits will be open. WPA Membership Application 11 WPA Sponsor and Ad Rates Overview 12 Registration, Hotel and Contact Information 13 WPA Industry Panel Discussion Reservation Form 13 Conference Registration Form 14 Thursday Keynote Noon – 1:15 P.M. Charles G. McCurdy Chairman/CEO, Apprise Media LLC & Canon Communications, LLC Starting his publishing career as an editor, Charles has more than 25 years of experience in managing and investing in niche media, information and education companies. Under the Apprise umbrella, he has led the acquisition and development of three platform companies. Canon Communications is a leading B2B company active in trade shows, magazines, and digital media. The Beckett Media LP and Action Pursuit Group LLC units, which together form Apprise Enthusiast Media, cover various special interest consumer niches through magazines, live events, and digital media. As a co-founder, President and Director of PRIMEDIA Inc. he oversaw the acquisition, development, and build-up of more than 20 platform niche media companies. He engineered the company's entrance into a broad range of niche media businesses, including enthusiast and B2B magazines, consumer guides, specialty video, supplemental educational publishing, and their related online and digital media activities. Prior to launching PRIMEDIA, he was the top finance and development executive at Macmillan Inc., the educational and professional book publisher and B2B information services provider. Friday Keynote Noon – 1:15 P.M. Harry McCracken Vice President, Editor-in-Chief, PC World IDG Communications Named Editor-in-Chief of PC World in March 2004, Harry McCracken oversees all editorial and design for PC World, PCWorld.com, and the PC World Test Center. His areas of expertise include the Internet, PC service and support, digital imaging, and other aspects of technology; his “Up Front” column opens each issue of the magazine. He also authors PC World’s Techlog, a Web log with news, opinions, and links on PCWorld.com. Harry has won numerous honors for his work at PC World, including Jesse H. Neal Awards for “Best Subject-Related Series” in 1998, 2000, 2001, and 2002, and a 2000 Grand Neal Award from American Business Media. He has appeared as an industry expert on television and radio programs on ABC, CNN, MSNBC, NPR, and the BBC. He also collaborated with Dateline NBC on a multi-state undercover investigation into PC repair in 2000 which aired later that year. A past contributor to USA Today, Family Circle, and other publications, Harry was named to the Technology Marketing Influencers list in 2002 and 2003. A 13-year veteran of technology journalism, he served as an editor at InfoWorld and Computer Buying World prior to joining PC World in 1994. Thursday Special Event WPA Industry Panel Discussion and Cocktail Reception ‘The Future of Publishing’ G G Friday Special Event 57th Annual WPA Maggie Banquet G G G G Thursday, May 1, 5:00 P.M. G Westin Hotel at Los Angeles Airport Cocktail reception immediately following discussion, sponsored by 4:45 P.M. Reservation desk opens 5:30 P.M. Cocktail Reception 7:00 P.M. Dinner 8:15 P.M. Maggie Awards Ceremony Expert Panel: Darling, Executive VP, AdSEND, a Div. of Vio, Inc. G Mike Kisseberth, CEO, IDG’s PC World and Macworld G Dan McCarthy, President & CEO, Gallarus Media Holdings G Efrem Zimbalist III, President & CEO, Active Interest Media, Inc. G Moderator: Peter M. Craig, Partner, Bay Sherman & Craig, LLP/ Media Consulting Group G Alan Join us as the WPA recognizes magazine achievements of the past year, and bestows the coveted “Maggie” to deserving individuals and publications whose work was deemed “The best in the West“ for print and electronic excellence in editorial, design and promotion. An award-winning, multimedia show highlighting this year’s Maggie entries accompanies this festive dinner banquet. (Make your Maggie banquet reservations online at www.wpa-online.org). Reservations required. Sponsors: http://PCWorld.com http://PCWorld.com http://www.wpa-online.org/maggie2008/banquet.html http://www.rrdonnelley.com http://www.socalgraph.com http://www.wpa-online.org http://www.quebecorworld.com http://www.nxtbookmedia.com http://www.storaenso.com

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