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F.A.Q.s~Frequently Asked Questions
How do I send news to the AHP Newsgroup? The AHP Newsgroup is for press releases only. Submissions must include information that would be of interest to the general membership. Solicitations are not allowed other than for recognized charitable organizations. Messages should not include statements that may harm the reputation or relationship with a fellow AHP member. Members are limited to two press releases per month. These press releases are also listed on the Home Page under AHP Newsgroup at www.americanhorsepubs.org and then archived online at for easy reference under Newsgroup Archive for four months. Messages should be sent as text only in an e-mail message to
ahorsepubs@aol.com Attached files,
such as PDF and images, will not be used. Messages may contain links, but
please use the www or http:// that precedes the URL address. Images, logos or
attached files will not be included or distributed. Members are urged to
include contact information on image availability. Why can't I send attached files to the AHP Newsgroup? Unfortunately, not everyone on the Newsgroup list use the same email system and many will not be able to open or view the attached files. Since the purpose of the Newsgroup is to have people read and/or publish the news, it is important to keep access as simple as possible. Can I add my staff to the AHP Newsgroup list? Members Only Benefit. AHP Members may add the email addresses of staff members by sending a request to Chris Brune at ahorsepubs@aol.com. When are the dates of the next seminar? The AHP 2009 Seminar is scheduled for June 25-27, 2009 at the New Orleans Marriott at the Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisana. Where can a small publisher find resources to help grow my publication? The number one benefit of joining American Horse Publications is networking with other equine publishing professionals. Fellow AHP members listed in the Membership Directory are a great resource of information. The AHP web site also offers a Career Center that includes handouts from previous seminars and additional resources for career development. How do I post a job opportunity to the CareerTrack? The AHP CareerTrack is an online job bank that posts help wanted and opportunities sought positions in equine publishing. Listings may be submitted to ahorsepubs@aol.com for posting to the web site. Can I access AHP forms online? Yes, most forms and applications are available online in either a Word (doc) or PDF format. Membership applications are accessed at Join AHP. All other forms are available under the specific program. Forms are also available by contacting the AHP office at (386) 760-7743 or by email to ahorsepubs@aol.com. American Horse Publications offers several programs for students as well as a student membership. Information on the Student Award, Internship Handbook, and Student Mentoring Program are listed online under Students. A Student membership application is available at Join AHP. Can I get extra copies of the AHP newsletter, "For the record"? Yes, the recent newsletters are available in a PDF format so that they can be printed and distributed to your staff. An archive of past newsletters is also maintained online. As a freelance writer or photographer, can I enter the Awards Contest? There are several classes that a paid Affiliate Member can enter. Freelance writers may submit entries in the Editorial Content classes. Entries must be submitted as a tear sheet only and be accompanied by a letter of written support from the publisher. Publishers have first right to enter the article themselves. Freelance photographers or illustrators may enter the Open Editorial Photography and Illustration classes. All material must have been published in an AHP member publication. What classes are an equine-related association, business or agency eligible for? AHP Corporate Members may submit entries in the following classes: Corporate Advertising, Open Editorial Photography, Illustration, Equine-related Book, Equine-related Calendar, Equine-related Newsletter, Equine-related Annual Directory, Equine-related Show or Event Program, and Equine-related Special Issue Publication. The entry must have been published or created by an AHP Corporate Member. Advertisements, illustrations and/or photography must have been published in an AHP member publication. Why do AHP members enter the contest? Membership surveys indicated that receiving the judges' critiques was the most important reason, however promotional value and staff recognition also ranked very high. How many copies of my publication can be distributed at the AHP Newsstand booth? All participants may send a maximum of 300 copies due to limited storage space. Publication Members with a circulation under 5,000 are offered the option to participate in the program by choosing to send 150 copies for half price. Affiliate and Corporate Members may also participate in this program and have an opportunity to distribute up to 300 copies of one promotional piece advertising their product or service. No sales or orders are taken at the booth. Are magazines sold at the AHP Newsstand booth? No, all publications and materials are distributed at no charge. Free distribution allows members who contract their own space at these events to use the AHP booth as a second point of distribution and members with a free publication to participate. Why doesn't AHP exhibit at more events? In the past ten years of exhibiting at major equine events around the nation, the success of the AHP Newsstand depends on meeting several important criteria. First, attendance at the event must reach a certain level to be considered; second, member participation must meet requirements to make exhibiting cost effective, and third, staffing the booth depends on availability of AHP management. Participation fees are set to achieve the goal of the Trade Show Program to pay for itself. |
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