NEWS / EVENTS
Paper Clips newsletter is sent out monthly to anyone employed by a MFCP member publication or associate member. If you would like to receive it, email us.
Whether in a classroom setting at a conference or via a Zoom call each month, we take learning and growing seriously! Members tell us over and over that the fresh ideas they garner via networking more than pay for their membership.
Each year we host our ad awards competition. Publishers throughout the Midwest submit their best work from the prior year. Divided into two divisions, graphic design and editorial, the contest has more than 60 classes to enter.
From the Office
A LOOK BACK AT 2025
Lee touches on new MFCP opportunities introduced in 2025. Make sure you didn't miss out on any great programs.
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Lee touches on new MFCP opportunities introduced in 2025. Make sure you didn't miss out on any great programs.
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President’s Corner
FINISH THE YEAR STRONG
Lisa shares two reminders as the 2025 year comes to a close: Support those who support you and it is time to get your Ad Award entries together. Must be received by 5PM, January 12, 2026.
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Lisa shares two reminders as the 2025 year comes to a close: Support those who support you and it is time to get your Ad Award entries together. Must be received by 5PM, January 12, 2026.
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Words of Wisdom
ADVICE FROM OUR MEMBERS... MONTH #3
December features the wisdom from Jolene Goodman, Cory Regnier and John Draper. We think you will have ample suggestions for your new year's resolutions.
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December features the wisdom from Jolene Goodman, Cory Regnier and John Draper. We think you will have ample suggestions for your new year's resolutions.
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MVPs at Work
TURNING MOTIVATION INTO ACTION
Need to find a way to motivate yourself? Rachel takes what she learned from a recent MVP meeting to outline 6 easy steps to do just that.
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Need to find a way to motivate yourself? Rachel takes what she learned from a recent MVP meeting to outline 6 easy steps to do just that.
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Members Helping Members
ARE YOU READY TO JUMPSTART YOUR 2026 PLANNING?
Our December Member Meetup on DEC. 11TH is all about Special Section Lineups. Be sure to take advantage of this new member benefit!
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Our December Member Meetup on DEC. 11TH is all about Special Section Lineups. Be sure to take advantage of this new member benefit!
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Ad-Libs
ONE WAY TO END PRESENTATIONS SMOOTHLY
John reminds us that there is a talent in ending a presentation to insure success. His 4 easy steps take the 'awkward' out of the end of a sales call.
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John reminds us that there is a talent in ending a presentation to insure success. His 4 easy steps take the 'awkward' out of the end of a sales call.
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RYAN DOHRN
CHECK OUT RYAN DOHRN'S NEW FREE APP
You asked. and he listened! Ryan's new app is filled with daily sales advice and tips. It's free to download and includes 14 free sales lessons!
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You asked. and he listened! Ryan's new app is filled with daily sales advice and tips. It's free to download and includes 14 free sales lessons!
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Kevin Slimp
NEWSPAPER RESOLUTIONS FOR '26
Here is something to print out and put on the refrigerator to help set some attainable goals for 2026. Check out his 10 top resolutions!
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Here is something to print out and put on the refrigerator to help set some attainable goals for 2026. Check out his 10 top resolutions!
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Member News
VOTE TODAY, NOMINATE TOMORROW
The end of 2025 brings 2 important things to check off of your to-do list: MFCP Board Elections for open spots and MVP Nominations. Just a reminder that we want to hear from you!
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The end of 2025 brings 2 important things to check off of your to-do list: MFCP Board Elections for open spots and MVP Nominations. Just a reminder that we want to hear from you!
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Upcoming Events
Special Sections Exchange
Click HERE to access a shared online drive where members can upload PDF's of their best work, browse through ideas from others, and discover ready-to-reuse or reimagine content!
Click here for Step-by-Step Instructions
Click here for Step-by-Step Instructions
2026 Ad Award
Contest
Spring Conference 2026
Hilton Garden Inn
Cedar Falls, IA
April 16th & 17th
2026
April 16th & 17th
2026
Save the date!
Conferences and Ad Award Contests
2024 AD AWARDS
Congratulations to all of our talented members.
Check out this year's winners!
You will be inspired! Click below:
Catergory 1 thru Cat 12/Div 2.
Category 12/Div 3 to end.
Check out this year's winners!
You will be inspired! Click below:
Catergory 1 thru Cat 12/Div 2.
Category 12/Div 3 to end.
2023 Ad Award Winners
2020 Spring Conference
