ACP Membership
At ACP, we're committed to providing our members with the best opportunities for growth and success. That's why we offer a range of programs and services designed to help you stay ahead of the curve in the ever-changing publishing industry. From professional mailing disounts to networking events and more, we're here to help you thrive.
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Annual Conference & Trade Show
Circulation Audits
Member Benefits
The Leadership Institute
This event is “the” educational and social gathering of the year for ACP Members. This ADS supported conference is all inclusive featuring TLI’s professional training certification courses and upper echelon motivational and industry speakers in some of the nation’s greatest cities.
Circulation audits give credibility to the community publication industry. ACP pays for third party audits for qualifying members through Circulation Verification Council (CVC). CVC is an independent, third party reporting audit company.
The Leadership Institute (TLI) is a structured, comprehensive, cost effective sales and leadership training program designed specifically for ACP members and the community publication industry.
Publish Magazine
Publish Magazine is the industry's monthly magazine. Publish is distributed to all owners, publishers, general managers, and leaders free of charge. Current circulation is about 1,600 copies monthly which assures that Publish's news and advertising information is the most widely distributed in North America.
Power Sales University
PowerSalesUniversity.com has developed a world-class sales training curriculum that trains salespeople of all levels to master the art and science of sales. No matter what your organization sells, or how you sell it, our sales training will increase gross sales. We train the fundamentals, the nuts and bolts on how to close from A-to-Z.
Virtual Events
ACP offers virtual training sessions to accommodate the needs of our members. We offer a mix of live and recorded industry specific presentations throughout the year.
Leadership Retreat
PopMount Partnership
Bob Wright Scholarship
Offering a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, exchange ideas, and gain valuable insights from industry experts. Immerse yourself in thought-provoking workshops, engaging discussions, and collaborative activities that will sharpen your leadership skills and enhance your ability to drive positive change in your community.
January Spring Partnership
Exclusive to the ACP membership. Build a digital revenue stream that supports your core print offering. $7 out of $10 advertising dollars will be spent in digital this year. January Spring does the heavy lifting, you reap the rewards. From pre-sale to renewal, they are there with you every step of the way.
Press Passes
A personalized press pass is available at a significantly discounted rate to any ACP member in good standing.
Exclusive For ACP Members - Unlock New Revenue Streams and Operational Efficiencies. As a member of ACP, you gain access to a suite of exclusive benefits designed to boost your bottom line and streamline your operations
USPS Discount
As a Member Benefit of the Association of Community Publications (ACP), we have put together an advertising promotion that should qualify your publication to take advantage of the Emerging and Advanced Technology Promotion discounts from the United States Postal Service.
Saturation Mailers Coalition
Saturation Mailers Coalition (SMC) represents shared mailers, including free papers, coupon magazines and envelope mailers that use USPS saturation mail. SMC advocates for reasonable postal rates, regulations, and reliable service.
ACP presents The Bob Wright Memorial Scholarships each May. Any parent, grandparent or guardian who is working for a community paper that is a current member of ACP is eligible to apply for one of our annual scholarships for their graduate.
Rising Stars Program
The ACP Rising Stars program is designed to honor individuals who are emerging leaders in the community publication industry and 35 years old or younger. We recognize up to 8 individuals who represent the best of our up and coming industry professionals.
ADS
Advertising Distribution Services (ADS) is the largest classified and display advertising network available in North America, offering national exposure to advertisers at affordable pricing.