Integrated Media Cooperative Introduces "Publisher Stimulus Program and Two New Members.
Chicago, IL. The Integrated Media Cooperative announced today "Publisher Stimulus Program." The program allows new members to join the coop with a $1000 down payment and an earn out on the first $4000 in rebates.
"The Stimulus Program has already produced results" says Peter Stamats, IMC Treasurer and EVP/CFO of Stamats Business Media, at yesterday's board meeting we welcomed The Vendome Group www.vendomegrp.com and Questex Media www.questex.com as new members.
"We are very excited to add these new companies to our membership" said Bill Walker, President & CEO of IMC. "Both companies have diverse portfolios of online, print and in person properties which will bring the coop a great deal of knowledge and opportunity in the marketplace."
"In these economic times every publisher needs to look at smart ways to save money ," said Jane Butler CEO of the Vendome Group, "our due diligence with the IMC suggest we will add dollars directly to the bottom line."
Kerry Gumas CEO of Questex Media said, " We have been talking with the IMC for some time and the new stimulus program makes this a no brainer. We look forward to significant savings in the areas of telemarketing and paper purchasing among the other areas where the IMC has partners."
About Integrated Media Cooperative
The Integrated Media Cooperative was founded on March 15, 2005 our members include., Crain Communications, Edgell Communications, Farm Journal Media, Meister Media Worldwide., Moose River Media, NorthStar Travel Media, LLC, , Trade Press Publishing, Speccomm International, Stamats Communications Inc. ,Vance Publishing Corporation and Watt Publishing Company. These companies represent more than 500 magazines, with a combined circulation of over 10 million and over $500 million in annual revenues. The Integrated Media Cooperative is dedicated to the growth of independent small to medium-sized magazine publishing companies by providing opportunities to share of best practices, innovate through mutual efforts, and benefit financially through consolidation of volume purchasing. We will strive to reach these goals by collaborating with suppliers of goods and services offering them reduced competition, greater than average growth, reduced marketing costs, and open communication and information flow.
About Questex Media Group, Inc. is a global, diversified business-to-business integrated media and information provider, headquartered in Newton, MA. Questex serves multiple industries including technology, telecommunications, beauty, spa, travel, hospitality, leisure, abilities, home entertainment, landscape design, building services and natural resources through a range of well-established, market-leading publications, events, interactive media, research, information and integrated marketing services. The company's media properties include over 100 print and digital media publications, 45 conferences, tradeshows and events, as well as a range of research, data and information products. The company's businesses are managed through operating companies including Questex Media Group; InfoTrends, Inc., Imaging Networks and; McLean Events International, Ltd, a world-leading producer of appointment-based events. The company's combined operations include more than 400 employees in offices throughout North America, South America, Asia and Europe.
About The Vendome Group is committed to creating high value information and events for professionals in the healthcare, chemical, real estate, and construction industries. From our award-winning magazines and cutting-edge conferences to our premier suite of chemical databases, our mission is to improve the productivity and efficiency of our customers and provide them with all the tools they need to profitably bring their services and products to market. Whether in print, online or face-to-face, our expert editorial and marketing staff is dedicated to delivering a complete knowledgebase for our core customers.