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The Publish Digital<\/div>\n
Playbook Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/h1>\n
Fall 2021<\/div>\n

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About this playbook<\/h2>\n

[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Intro” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”||||||||” header_2_text_color=”#2A3474″ header_2_font_size=”50px” header_3_text_color=”#2a3474″ header_3_font_size=”40px” header_4_text_color=”#2a3474″ header_4_font_size=”30px” header_2_font_size_tablet=”36px” header_2_font_size_phone=”28px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_3_font_size_tablet=”32px” header_3_font_size_phone=”24px” header_3_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_4_font_size_tablet=”22px” header_4_font_size_phone=”18px” header_4_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]This playbook is sponsored by VERTIQUL<\/a>, whose mission is to help content creators make beautiful and engaging digital publications that readers love. At VERTIQUL, we see examples of digital publications every day – some great, some less so. <\/p>\n

We know that Association publishing professionals work hard to make their magazines and other publications truly excellent, and in that vein many have requested examples, both good and otherwise. This first installment of our \u201cPlaybook for Association Digital Publications is intended to help Associations benchmark their own publications and find some great ideas, as well as a few things to avoid. [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”h2 – Methodology” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”||||||||” header_2_text_color=”#2A3474″ header_2_font_size=”50px” header_3_text_color=”#2a3474″ header_3_font_size=”40px” header_4_text_color=”#2a3474″ header_4_font_size=”30px” custom_margin=”||10px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” header_2_font_size_tablet=”36px” header_2_font_size_phone=”28px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_3_font_size_tablet=”32px” header_3_font_size_phone=”24px” header_3_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_4_font_size_tablet=”22px” header_4_font_size_phone=”18px” header_4_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Methodology<\/h2>\n

[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”||||||||” header_2_text_color=”#2A3474″ header_2_font_size=”50px” header_3_text_color=”#2a3474″ header_3_font_size=”40px” header_4_text_color=”#2a3474″ header_4_font_size=”30px” header_2_font_size_tablet=”36px” header_2_font_size_phone=”28px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_3_font_size_tablet=”32px” header_3_font_size_phone=”24px” header_3_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_4_font_size_tablet=”22px” header_4_font_size_phone=”18px” header_4_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]A long-time industry expert in digital publishing was engaged to conduct the study, including creation of criteria, selection of Associations and reviews of the various publications.<\/p>\n

The publications that we have reviewed are from Associations that in recent years have made it clear that they care about digital publishing. We identified an initial set of 120 Associations that have been active in digital publishing and then selected 20 associations for this initial study that we believe can offer an excellent starting point for benchmarking. <\/p>\n

We intend to review additional Association digital publications in future installments, and may also revisit some from this first study. When we identify and cite opportunities for digital experience improvement, we will monitor these organizations for future changes to properly acknowledge the progress & improvements. [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ background_color=”#ef5845″ custom_padding=”30px|30px|30px|30px|true|true” border_width_top=”8px” border_color_top=”#2A3474″ custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”h4 – In This Issue” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|||on|||||” text_text_color=”#2A3474″ text_letter_spacing=”3px” text_line_height=”1em” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_2_font=”||||||||” header_2_text_color=”#2A3474″ header_2_font_size=”50px” header_3_text_color=”#2a3474″ header_3_font_size=”40px” header_4_font=”|||on|||||” header_4_text_color=”#2A3474″ header_4_font_size=”30px” custom_margin=”||20px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” header_2_font_size_tablet=”36px” header_2_font_size_phone=”28px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_3_font_size_tablet=”32px” header_3_font_size_phone=”24px” header_3_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_4_font_size_tablet=”22px” header_4_font_size_phone=”18px” header_4_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

In This Issue<\/h4>\n

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About & Methodology<\/a><\/div>\n
Associations<\/a><\/div>\n
Definitions & Scoring<\/a><\/div>\n
Examples<\/a><\/div>\n
Analysis<\/a><\/div>\n
Conclusions & Next Steps<\/a><\/div>\n

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Association Publications Included in this Review<\/h3>\n

[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”||||||||” header_2_text_color=”#2A3474″ header_2_font_size=”50px” header_3_text_color=”#2a3474″ header_3_font_size=”40px” header_4_text_color=”#2a3474″ header_4_font_size=”30px” header_2_font_size_tablet=”36px” header_2_font_size_phone=”28px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_3_font_size_tablet=”32px” header_3_font_size_phone=”24px” header_3_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_4_font_size_tablet=”22px” header_4_font_size_phone=”18px” header_4_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]A variety of Associations were selected for inclusion in this effort with the intent to fully represent a broad spectrum of organizations selected for the playbook updates across the following criteria:<\/p>\n