Just as our Publishing Company and Adjunct Company Members have had to adapt to changing technologies, sales channels and reading habits of our customers, PCPA has adapted, too, by launching our Third Thursdays webinar program!

As the name implies, these are 1-hour educational webinars on a wide range of topics of interest to those publishing for Protestant Christians. Generally, the facilitator speaks or offers a PowerPoint or video for 20 to 40 minutes, then the balance of the time is reserved for discussion and Q&A among the participants.

Pre-registration is required. Links for the next few webinars are included below. Best of all? These webinars are all FREE for employees of PCPA member companies and are generally available about one week after the event at the PCPA Vimeo channel.

In addition, from time to time, we offer special webinars on timely topics on a day other than the "Third Thursday" of the month. These are also listed below in date order.

Schedule for the rest of 2024

Thursday, May 16, 2024

1-2 p.m. ET/noon-1 p.m. CT/10-11 a.m. PT

Birth to 12: A Whirlwind Tour

a webinar led by

Dr. Dawn Rundman, Director of Congregational Development & Marketing, 1517 Media

Learn more about unique developmental milestones during the birth to 12 years, including the ways that faith formation can be nurtured more deeply through an understanding of physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development throughout children. Using findings rooted in developmental psychology and neuroscience, Dawn will guide you through an exploration of the ways that faith-based contexts can support healthy development at every age and stage of childhood.

Who should attend:

Curriculum writers, curriculum and children's book editors, digital content creators

Register here for the May 18, 2024 webinar

Thursday, June 20 , 2024

1-2 p.m. ET/noon-1 p.m. CT/10-11 a.m. PT

Elevate Your Authors: Strategies to Amplify Their Online Presence and Boost Book Sales

a webinar led by

Katie Nguyen,

Social & Digital Communications Marketing Manager, FrontGate Media

Ever wondered how some authors skyrocket from obscurity to ubiquity in the digital realm? It's not just about deep pockets for marketing or unlocking elusive algorithms. Join us for an enlightening webinar tailored to Christian publishers keen on elevating their authors' visibility and book sales in 2024.

In this session led by Katie Nguyen, Social & Digital Marketing Manager at FrontGate Media, discover practical, budget-friendly steps to propel your authors into the spotlight of newsfeeds and websites. Gain insights into the power of cultivating a robust digital imprint and why it's pivotal for author success in today's competitive landscape. With strategic groundwork, your authors could swiftly transform into sought-after household names, with readers eagerly awaiting their next literary offerings

Who should attend this webinar?

Marketing, Content Creators, PR team members

Register here for the June 20, 2024 webinar

Thursday, July 18 , 2024

1-2 p.m. ET/noon-1 p.m. CT/10-11 a.m. PT

TBD

a webinar led by

Books International

Thursday, August 15 , 2024

1-2 p.m. ET/noon-1 p.m. CT/10-11 a.m. PT

Exploring Sustainability and AI in Publishing

a webinar led by

Doug Symington, General Sales Manager

and

Brandie Herrell, Southeast US Sales Executive

Friesens

For the first half of webinar, we'll discuss sustainability in publishing today. Guidelines are currently being put in place by the EU requiring sustainability reports from all corporations. We'll detail how the forecasts show that affecting us in North America and the moves we can making toward more eco-friendly practices. In the second half of the webinar, we'd like to create a Q&A forum to ask the publishers how they anticipate AI to impact them, creating an opportunity for open dialogue and education.

Who Should Attend:

Production, Management, Editorial, Marketing

Thursday, September 19, 2024

1-2 p.m. ET/noon-1 p.m. CT/10-11 a.m. PT

Getting Ready for Gifts and Grants: 7 Questions to Test Your Fundability

a webinar led by

Tom Thatcher, Executive Director,

The Elemental Group

Your work is important, and many people would want to support it. At the same time, the competition for donations and grants is fierce, and it's not always obvious why some organizations receive funding while others don't. This webinar will address 7 key questions that define an organization's ability to successfully solicit donations and grants. The discussion will include tips on how to make yourself more appealing to donors and foundations.

Who Should Attend?

Executive Directors, Board members, finance people, marketing people, fundraisers/grant writers, anyone interested in finding free money for their organization

Thursday, October 17, 2024

1-2 p.m. ET/noon-1 p.m. CT/10-11 a.m. PT

TBD

Thursday, November 21, 2024

1-2 p.m. ET/noon-1 p.m. CT/10-11 a.m. PT

How to get your royalties automated in just one month

a webinar led by

David Marlin, President

MetaComet Systems

Many publishers spend weeks or months each year managing their royalties. And there is often a fear and stress that goes along with the process. With an automated solution you can both reduce your effort by 90% or more and also eliminate the stress and uncertainty associated with the process.

Many people feel that getting up and running on a new system is an overwhelming task. In fact, it can be quite straightforward.

In this webinar, MetaComet President David Marlin will cover the typical mental and practical roadblocks to getting started, and how to overcome them to start experiencing the benefit of royalty automation in short order.

Schedule for the rest of 2024

Birth to 12: A Whirlwind Tour

a webinar led by

Dr. Dawn Rundman, Director of Congregational Development & Marketing, 1517 Media

Elevate Your Authors: Strategies to Amplify Their Online Presence and Boost Book Sales

Katie Nguyen,

Social & Digital Communications Marketing Manager, FrontGate Media

TBD

Books International

Exploring Sustainability and AI in Publishing

Doug Symington, General Sales Manager

and

Brandie Herrell, Southeast US Sales Executive

Friesens

Thursday, September 19, 2024

Getting Ready for Gifts and Grants: 7 Questions to Test Your Fundability

Tom Thatcher, Executive Director,

The Elemental Group

Thursday, October 17, 2024

TBD

Thursday, November 21, 2024

How to get your royalties automated in just one month

David Marlin, President

MetaComet Systems

Thursday, December 19, 2024

TBD

Sarah Arbuthnot, CCO

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