UPDATE: MEETING CANCELED, 3/22/11.

Participation trophies, helicopter parents, and Facebook status updates are among the things that the new generation of workers entering the editorial market place is known for.

Like the journalists who preceded them, Gen Y workers bring a unique set of perspectives and values to the workplace. In some cases, Gen Y has already set the tone for the future (e.g., Facebook's Mark Zuckerman).

In a time defined by rapid technological change, a Gen Y worker can fast become a valued member of an editorial team.

These so-called "digital natives," who came of age in a world that communicates via texting, Facebook and Twitter, often have an understanding of how to maximize a publication's presence on these social media platforms — a skill that often eludes their elders.

But harnessing these skills and coordinating them with the talents of other editorial team members requires time and patience.Watching over these new hires too closely will likely stifle their creativity. Giving them too much freedom could result in a social-media fiasco.

Please join your DC ASBPE colleagues for a lunchtime session on Harnessing the Power of Gen Y.

When: Friday, March 25, 2011 from 12:30 to 2pm

Where:

National Association of Realtors
500 New Jersey Avenue
N.W., Washington D.C. 20001

RSVP: To Steven Roll by March 18th at b2beditor@gmail.com

Cost: $15 members/$25 for nonmembers. A box lunch will be provided.

Paul Albergo, managing editor at BNA and adjunct journalism professor at American University, will discuss:

• how seeing the workplace through the eyes of a Gen Y worker can trigger innovation and set the stage for future success the skills that members of Gen Y are not learning in college or graduate schools;
  
  
• clues to look for when culling "paper tigers" from the resume pile;
  
  
• why it's more important than ever to teach the fundamentals of journalism and good writing practices;
  
  
• and practical solutions for encouraging enterprise and creativity, while limiting the impact of "rookie mistakes."

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Central-Southeast Azbee Winners:

EDITORIAL
Case History Under 80,000

Bronze
"Blowing up the business plan"
Smart Business Columbus
Nancy Byron

Silver
"A Hall of Fame Homer"
The Big Picture
Gregory Sharpless, Kacey King, Peggy Middendorf, Clare Baker, Jaxon Cook

Gold
"Here's the Church, and Here are the People"
Rejuvenate
Regina McGee, Kate Burton, Karen Hoots, Chris Collinson, Laura Moss

Case History 80,000 or more

Bronze
"Library of Congress"
Government Computer News
William Jackson

Silver
"The New American Home 2007"
Builder
Rich Binsacca, Denise Dersin, Edwin Malstrom, Deborah Leopold, Boyce Thompson

Gold
"The Luxury of Time"
Builder
Jenny Sullivan, Nigel F. Maynard, Denise Dersin, Edwin Malstrom, Deborah Leopold

Editorial/Editor's Letter Under 80,000

Bronze
"Paris Hilton - 23 Days; BP Officials - 0" and "Making Your 'Neighborhood' a Positive Place"
Occupational Hazards
Sandy Smith

Silver
"No Detail Too Small," and "The Greener Side of Golf"
Golf Course Industry
John Walsh

Gold
"Viewpoint"
Quality Assurance and Food Safety
Dan Moreland

Editorial/Editor's Letter 80,000 or more

Bronze
"First Word"
Remodeling
Sal Alfano

Silver
"Just In Time"
IndustryWeek
David Blanchard

Gold
"Editor's Notes"
Builder
Denise Dersin

Feature Article Under 80,000

Bronze
"Changing face of propane"
LP Gas Magazine
Jennifer Webb, Patrick Hyland, Kim Traum

Bronze
"The Invisible Wall"
T+D
Michael Laff

Silver
"The Rise of the RN"
Architect Magazine
Ned Cramer, Amanda Kolson Hurley

Gold CSE
"After the Storm"
residential architect
residential architect Staff

Feature Article 80,000 or more

Bronze
"Back From the Brink"
Remodeling
Stacey Freed, Sal Alfano, Ingrid Bush

Silver
"To Roth or Not to Roth"
Journal of Accountancy
Paul Bonner, Delton Chesser, Charles Davis, Timothy Thomasson, Randi Grant

Gold
"Building Stability"
Military Officer
Military Officer Staff

How-To Article Under 80,000

Bronze
"Web Marketing 102"
Replacement Contractor
Jim Cory, Ingrid Bush

Silver
"What Are Your Weaknesses?"
Security Management
John Wagley

Gold
"Reinventing a Classic"
Developer
Alison Rice, Edito; Cati O'Keefe, Managing Editor; Rachel Z. Azoff, Associate Editor

How-To Article 80,000 or more

Bronze
"Dealing With Death"
Physicians Practice
Robert Redling

Silver
"Trade Secrets: Crunch Time"
Builder
Pat Curry, Steve Zurier, Denise Dersin, Evan Potler, Deborah Leopold

Gold
80,000 or more
"Command Performance"
Builder
Rich Binsacca, Denise Dersin, Evan Potler, Deborah Leopold, Boyce Thompson

Individual/Organization Profile Under 80,000

Bronze
"Urban Groundbreakers"
Multifamily Executive
Shabnam Mogharabi, Editor; Kate Herman, Managing Editor; Chris Wood, Senior Editor

Silver
"Custom Builder of the Year"
Custom Home
Bruce D. Snider, Leslie Ensor, Jennifer Goodman

Gold
"Sixth Sense"
Multifamily Executive
Shabnam Mogharabi, Editor; Kate Herman, Managing Editor; Rachel Z. Azoff, Associate Editor

Individual/Organization Profile 80,000 or more

Bronze
"Sweeter the Second Time"
Physicians Practice
Laurie Hyland Robertson

Silver
"HR at the Summit"
HR Magazine
Bill Roberts

Gold
"Cathedral Builder"
Remodeling
Leah Thayer, Sal Alfano, Ingrid Bush

News Analysis/Investigative Under 80,000

Gold
"The Writing's On the Wall"
Success In Home Care
Sara Jackson

News Analysis/Investigative 80,000 or more

Gold
"Wi-Fi to the Rescue"
Government Computer News
Trudy Walsh

Original Research Under 80,000

Bronze
"Top 100 Growers"
Greenhouse Grower
Sara Tambascio, Patrick Brickman

Silver
"WHZ SO VN?"
MOVE
Melissa Ferrari, Katelyn Wyszynski, Jason King, Stefan Lonce

Gold
"Keep Your Promises"
ProSales
Andy Carlo

Original Research 80,000 or more

Bronze
"IndustryWeek 500 / IndustryWeek 50"
IndustryWeek
Traci Purdum, David Blanchard

Silver CSE
"2007 Remodeling Business Benchmarking Survey"
Remodeling
Hayden Alfano, Sal Alfano, Ingrid Bush

Gold
"You Be the Judge"
Physicians Practice
Pamela L. Moore, PhD

Regular Column, Contributed Under 80,000

Bronze
"Circular File"
Waste Age
Chaz Miller, Steven Averett, Stephen Ursery, Chris Carlson, Deanna Hart

Silver
"The Business of Life"
Smart Business Atlanta
Jim Huling

Gold
"The New Bull Connors"
Youth Today
Mike Males

Regular Column, Contributed 80,000 or more

Bronze
"Berke on Safety"
Machine Design
Lanny Berke, Jessica Shapiro

Silver
"Shawn McCadden"
Remodeling
Shawn McCadden, Leah Thayer, Sal Alfano, Ingrid Bush

Gold
"Silicon Jack"
Latin Trade
Jack Epstein

Regular Column, Staff Written Under 80,000

Bronze
"Straight Talk" and "Fond Farewell"
ProSales
Chris Wood

Silver
"Pork Potpourri"
Youth Today
Bill Treanor

Gold
"Experts" and "Someday, Soon?"
Florida Trend
Mark R. Howard

Regular Department Under 80,000

Bronze
"Making the Rounds"
Today's Medical Developments
Kelsey Higginbotham

Silver
"Apartment Life"
Multifamily Executive
Shabnam Mogharabi, Editor; Kate Herman, Managing Editor; Chris Wood, Senior Editor; Les Shaver, Senior Editor

Gold
"Above the Fold"
PRESSTIME
PRESSTIME Staff

Regular Department 80,000 or more

Bronze
"Market Watch"
Remodeling
Hayden Alfano, Sal Alfano, Ingrid Bush

Silver
"Benchmark"
Remodeling
Sal Alfano, Judith Miller, Alan Hanbury Jr., Ingrid Bush

Gold
"History Lesson"
Civil Engineering
Brett Hansen

Special Section Under 80,000

Bronze
"Unwrapping the Final Rule"
HomeCare
Gail Walker, Susanne Hopkins, James Faucett, David Mitchell

Silver
"State of the Industry"
PCT Magazine
PCT Staff

Gold
"Homeland Security Report Card"
HSToday
David Silverberg

Special Section 80,000 or more

Bronze
"Financing"
Remodeling
Sal Alfano, Charlie Wardell, Ingrid Bush

Silver
"The Cutting Edge of Defense IT"
Government Computer News
Kevin McCaney, Wilson Dizard III, Kathleen Hickey, John Rendleman, Joab Jackson

Gold
"Green Remodeling"
Remodeling
Sal Alfano, Alice Bumgarner, Ingrid Bush

Technical Article Under 80,000

Bronze
"Decoding the Digital Picture"
Security Management
Laura Spadanuta

Silver
"Turning thoughts into action"
Medical Design
Victoria Reitz

Gold
"New Chemical Solutions"
Security Management
Matthew Harwood

Technical Article 80,000 or more

Bronze CSE
"Grand Inspiration"
Civil Engineering
Robert L. Reid

Silver
"Tower of Power"
Civil Engineering
Gonzalo García-Sobrinos; Ignasi Salvador-Villà, ICCP; Jesús Serradilla-Echarri

Gold
"High-Performance Art"
Builder
Nigel F. Maynard, Denise Dersin, Edwin Malstrom, Deborah Leopold, Boyce Thompson


DESIGN

Feature Article Design Under 80,000

Bronze
"After the Storm"
residential architect
Judy H. Neighbor, Various photographers and illustrators

Silver
"Gray Matters"
Florida Trend
Gary Bernloehr, Jason Morton, Jeffrey Camp

Gold
"A Serviceable Icon"
Architect Magazine
Aubrey Altmann, Ned Cramer, Jason Fulford, Amanda Kolson Hurley, Marcy Ryan

Feature Article Design 80,000 or more

Bronze
"Sky Watcher"
Civil Engineering
Jan Hilton

Silver
"Trade Secrets: Crunch Time"
Builder
Evan Potler, Denise Dersin

Gold
"Home Improvement Financing"
Remodeling
Judy Neighbor, Mary Endres, David Plunkert

Front Cover - Computer Generated Under 80,000

Bronze
"Clearing the Air"
Waste Age
David Mitchell, Stephen Ursery, Steven Averett, Deanna Hart

Silver
"Money Ball"
Florida Trend
Gary Bernloehr, Jason Morton

Gold
"Greener Pastures"
Building Products
Evan Potler, Allison Levy

Front Cover - Computer Generated 80,000 or more

Bronze
"2007 Business Benchmarking Survey"
Remodeling
Judy Neighbor, Anders Wenngren

Silver
"October 2007 cover"
American City & County
Bill Wolpin, Wes Clark, Lindsay Isaacs, Edward Brock, Deanna Hart

Gold
"The Cutting Edge of Defense IT"
Government Computer News
Jeff Langkau

Front Cover - Photo Under 80,000

Bronze
"Bright Spots"
Florida Trend
Gary Bernloehr, Jason Morton, Jeffrey Camp

Silver
"Out-of-Home Makes a Splash"
The Big Picture
Gregory Sharpless, Peggy Middendorf, Jaxon Cook, Clare Baker, Angela Prues

Gold
"Portrait of a Broken Lake"
Florida Trend
Gary Bernloehr, Jason Morton, Jeffrey Camp

Front Cover - Photo 80,000 or more

Bronze
"November 2007"
Civil Engineering
Jan Hilton

Silver
"August 2007"
Civil Engineering
Jan Hilton

Gold
"January 2007"
Civil Engineering
Jan Hilton

Opening Page/Spread - Computer Generated Under 80,000

Bronze
"Outlook 2008"
Landscape Management
Carrie Parkhill

Silver
"A Serious Crush"
Construction & Demolition Recycling Magazine
Jennifer Pies

Gold
"Bid Adieu To Bidding Blues"
PCT
Andrea Vagas

Opening Page/Spread - Computer Generated 80,000 or more

Bronze CSE
"Well served"
American City & County
Bill Wolpin, Wes Clark, Lindsay Isaacs, Edward Brock, Deanna Hart

Silver
"When Will It End?"
Builder
Evan Potler, Denise Dersin

Gold
"Midnight Run"
Builder
Evan Potler, Denise Dersin

Opening Page/Spread - Photo Under 80,000
Bronze
"Meet the Bloggers"
Architect Magazine
Braulio Agnese, Aubrey Altmann, Stewart Ferebb, Gideon Fink Shapiro, Marcy Ryan

Silver
"Growing Green"
Real Estate Portfolio
Kevin Hambel, The Magazine Group, National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts

Gold
"A Mod, Mod World"
Multifamily Executive
Shabnam Mogharabi, Editor; Susan Morrison, Art Director; Kate Herman, Managing Editor; Melissa Goldweitz, Graphic Designer; Jill Waldbieser, Contributor

Opening Page/Spread - Photo 80,000 or more

Bronze
"Passionate Pursuits"
Builder
Evan Potler, Denise Dersin

Silver
"Taking the Lead"
Civil Engineering
Jan Hilton

Gold
"Tower of Power"
Civil Engineering
Jan Hilton

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Have you been mulling an idea for a book? As veteran business and association publication editors and writers, you're well placed to translate complex topics into high-interest reading for a wide audience. In an exclusive event by the D.C. chapter of the American Society of Business Publication Editors, meet with two recently published authors and a literary agent for a relaxed discussion on what it takes to turn your ideas into book deals today.

1. Working with scholarly book publishers:
Roy J. Harris Jr., author, Pulitzer's Gold (University of Missouri Press: 2008)
Roy also is senior editor at CFO Magazine in Boston, published by the Economist Group, and is immediate past president of ASBPE National.

2. Working with business book publishers:
Robert Freedman, author, How to Make Real Money in Second Life (McGraw-Hill: 2008) and editor, Broker to Broker (John A. Wylie & Sons: 2006)
Rob also is senior editor at Realtor Magazine in Washington, published by the National Association of Realtors, and is a past president of ASBPE national.

3. Working with children's and young adult book publishers:
Sarah Davies, literary agent, Greenhouse Literary (London and Washington, D.C.)

Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, Jan. 30
Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Place: Tabard Inn, 1739 N St., N.W. (two blocks from Dupont Circle Metro, on the red line)
Fee: $10 (includes appetizers)

Attendance is limited to 15.
RSVP by COB Monday, Jan. 28.

To RSVP, contact Katy Tomasulo, president, D.C. ASBPE: asbpedckaty@gmail.com.

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Labels: chapter event

From NPR newscasts to parenting tips to science factoids, the Podcasting
phenomenon is bringing information to our ears at a rapid pace. Just like
blogs, the frenzy around podcasting is growing, making many of us wonder,
can--and should--we be using this tool in B2B? You bet!

Consumer magazines are already putting the technology to work, and some trade and association pubs are starting to follow.

Isn't time you learned how to produce a podcast?

Podcasting is an inexpensive, easy way to reach your readers in a medium that's timely, compact, and quick. Getting started requires little more than downloading and getting familiar with some new software, investing in a microphone, and determining how your publication can best reach your readers through their ears instead of their eyes.

In this workshop, Craig Webb, editor of ProSales magazine, will show you:

• how and when it’s appropriate to use podcasting,

• the elements that make up a good podcast, and

• the tools you’ll need to get started.
  

Invest in yourself by taking the minimal amount of time necessary to learn this important technology. This session will help you to acquire a marketable skill. It will also add another tool to your arsenal for differentiating your publication from the competition.

Event Details:

Tuesday, March 6
12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Boxed lunch provided

$20 for members
$25 for nonmembers

RSVP by Feb. 27 to DC ASBPE Chapter President, Steve Roll by e-mailing him at b2beditor@gmail.com.

Location:
American Public Power Association
2301 M St. NW
Washington, DC 20037
(Near DuPont Circle and Foggy Bottom Metro stations)

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