The two morning sessions I attended were about breaking into magazines and an overview of sales & marketing in the book industry, the former of which was more of a refresher course while the latter filled in a lot of the gaps where things are different in periodical publishing, which is where my background is. One common thread popped up in both sessions that I thought was really interesting, though: platforms.
Author: Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
Guy LeCharles Gonzalez has spent the vast majority of his career in media (primarily magazines and books, physical and digital), and has worn a variety of hats for companies of all shapes and sizes. This is his personal website reflecting his personal thoughts and opinions, some of which may have evolved over time. YMMV.
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