Publishing in a digital world: The business of magazine publishing for today
April 29 – May 1 Asia/Kolkata
Join Magazine Training International and Sathyam Ministries as we continue the MTI in India program with a conference in Bangalore in April 2024! Learn the essential steps for successful magazine management with the Publishing in a Digital World workshop. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from highly respected Christian publishing professionals.
The three-day Publishing in a Digital World workshop will cover the business of magazine publishing and social media marketing. An international team of two trainers will teach the workshop. Bring your staff and allow everyone to learn the skills necessary to succeed in a digital world.
You will meet other Christians in publishing, share victories and fears, and learn from one another. Christians working in magazine publishing scattered throughout India often feel isolated and may become discouraged. A conference like this offers encouragement and renewal.
The workshop will be offered in English. Download the workshop brochure.
David Renard is a partner with mediaIDEAS, a global consultancy providing research and advice on the publishing industry’s technology-enabled future. He founded and built Netcirculation, the largest nationwide distribution network for high-end boutique fashion, art, photography, and design titles. And, he co-created Stare, a publishing and advertising agency. He also spearheaded a new European subsidiary that developed research-driven decision support tools, which he grew into a multi-million dollar business. In demand worldwide as a speaker on digital publishing, he taught publishing business and digital publishing courses and workshops for Magazine Training International in India, the U.S., Kenya, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, and online.
Dr. Marcos Simas is a 30-year veteran of the Brazilian publishing industry. Marcos currently serves as chief editor at Geográfica Editora, and as rights director for African, Portuguese, and Spanish languages at Riggins Rights Management. Marcos previously worked for almost 10 years as chief editor with Christianity Today Brazil (Cristianismo Hoje). He earned a B.A. in theology, a mini MBA from Loyola University of Chicago, a Ph.D. in religious studies, and publishing certificates from the University of Chicago, Yale University, and International Christian Publishing Institute. Marcos taught publishing business courses and workshops for Magazine Training International in India and online.
In the Publishing in a Digital World workshop, you will learn how to overcome the digital publishing hurdle by creating a business plan, finding readers, and harnessing the power of social media. And you’ll discover how to use tools like Google Analytics, advertising, production management, and online distribution and fulfillment to successfully launch a magazine or update your process for more effective and influential publication.
Who should attend
Christians on staff with a magazine, specifically Christian publishers and editors.
The workshop will be held in Bangalore, India at the SAIACS CEO Centre, Dodda gubbi Cross, Kothanur, PO Box 7747, Bengaluru 560077, Karnataka, India.
The workshop will begin with registration in the morning on Monday, 29 April which will be followed by four sessions throughout the rest of the day. Sessions will be all day Tuesday and half a day on Wednesday, and will end with a noon banquet and graduation ceremony on Wednesday. Click here for the full schedule.
Tuition
On-site conference fees:
- Pay on arrival: INR 6439
- *Pay by 12 April: INR 5439
*Early pay discount: When you register you will receive information as to how to make payment to an Indian bank account. Payment must be made by 12 April in order to receive the early payment discount of INR 1000.
Includes: The conference fee includes three lunches, morning and afternoon coffee/tea breaks, printed materials and downloadable resources, and 13-1/2 hours of lectures and practical application from a team of publishing professionals with multinational publishing and training experience. The conference room is air-conditioned. Wifi is available.
Lodging and meals
Participants may choose to commute each day or stay on the conference center campus. Accommodations include breakfast and supper. Prices listed are per person/per night in a single or double room. All rooms are available with air conditioning and wifi.
- INR 3214 per night for a single room
- INR 2318 per night for a shared room
Transportation
You will need to purchase your flight/transportation separately.
