Professional Training and Industry Contacts
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ECPA Publishing University
Spring Management Conference
CEO Symposium
E-Seminars
Connection to the Marketplace
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ECPA Book Fair
International Book Fairs
- Beijing International Book Fair
- Frankfurt International Book Fair
- London International Book Fair
Representation at International Summit Conferences: Brazil, Korea
CBA Advance and Christian Retail Show: vendor badges for affiliate members
Awards and Recognition
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• ECPA Christian Book Awards – selected only from member submissions
• Christian Book of the Year Award – selected only from member submissions
• Gold / Platinum / Diamond Book Awards - member rates
• Jordon Lifetime Achievement Award
• ECPA International Award
• Magazine Publishers Award
• Chairperson’s Award
Industry Research and Information
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• IPSOS Christian Reader Survey
• Information Technology Survey
• STATS Christian Retail Trends Report
• Financial & Sales Operating Performance Report
• Salary and Benefits Survey
Industry Initiatives, Committees, Task Forces, Action Groups
ECPA Committees:
- ECPA Board of Directors
- Recognition Committee
- Membership Committee
- Training Committee
- Magazine Action Group
ECPA Supply Chain Initiatives and Programs:
- STATS: Christian retail trends report
- CPSG: Christian Product Standards Group
- Pubnet: EDI program for the Christian industry
- Book Core Inventory Report
Involvement in Industry Issues and Reports:
- Copyright Infringement, Consignment, Robinson-Patman Act, Bible Publishers Statement, International Rights Managers Association, Responsibility in Publishing, Compensation Survey, Operating Performance Report
ACCESS to the latest industry news and information
• E-Link: monthly member newsletter
• Rush to Press: forum for industry news releases, sent weekly
• Christian Marketplace Bestsellers List
• ECPA membership directory
• ECPA web site: www.ecpa.org
Special Services
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• Publishers Legal Hotline:
www.ecpa.org/legal
• ChristianManuscriptSubmissions.com: Online Manuscript Service
• Career Center: www.ecpa.org/careers
• Savings and Discounts programs:
- ADP TotalSource: Human Resources Solutions
- Ministry Risk Management: insurance
- Pubnet: web solutions
- Parable Interactive: online E-stores
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ECPA Freight Savings Plan offering discounts on inbound, outbound, U.S. and international shipping costs with FedEx, Roadway, New Penn, Central Freight and OIA Global Logistics. Call Siriani & Associates at 1-800-554-0005 or visit www.siriani.com/ecpainfo.html.
- DHL: discount rates on small package services
- Civicom Teleconferencing Services
International Programs
• International Publishers Forum
• Access to the Marketplace through ECPA events, International Book Fairs, Summit
Conferences, industry communications
• Opportunity for involvement in industry initiatives
• International publishing initiatives through Global Publishers Alliance
• IRMA: International Rights Managers Association