Association Media & Publishing (formerly SNAP) serves the needs of association publishers,
communications
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professionals and the media they create. From
blog
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s to
magazines to
wiki
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s, Association Media & Publishing:
•Leads innovative approaches in
community building
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, as shown by our use of
social media
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,
webinar
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s and in-person learning opportunities;
•Hosts the recognition of industry and individual best practices via Excel Awards and publications review program; and,
•Provides career advancement via an online career center,
networking opportunities and
lifelong learning experiences.
Association Media & Publishing was known as the Society of National Association Publications (SNAP). Kathleen Rakestraw, outgoing president of SNAP, announced on June 4 that over the next year, the association will change its name to Association Media and Publishing. The name change was approved by the board of directors in May 2009, after a nearly two-year process of evaluation, survey and discussion. Association Media and Publishing believes the new name will:
•Focus on
emerging markets
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, both geographically and discipline based;
•Focus on professionals who connect with association members both in and outside of
print publication
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s; and,
•Retain and honor our essential connection to
publishing, which we view as both an art and a trade.
Mission Statement:
To enhance the effectiveness of print and
electronic publication
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s professionals to meet their association’s communication and business goals.
External links
Society of National Association Publications (SNAP) Official Website
Trade associations based in the United States
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