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SIIA Statement on FCC Overreach Impacting Technology

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SIIA Contact:  Chris Mohr, 202-215-5987

WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 19, 2020)  SIIA, the principal association for the software, information, and digital content industries raises concern of possible overreach by FCC on Section 230. In response to the FCC’s decision to open public comments on the Commission’s possible issuance of regulations around section 230, Jeff Joseph, President of the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) released a statement.

SIIA President and CEO, Jeff Joseph, issued the following statement:

“The FCC’s decision to advance this petition is disappointing. Section 230 stands as the foundational bedrock upon which our nation’s thriving internet economy stands. The law advances strong first amendment policies by enabling private enterprises to determine what constitutes acceptable content on their platform.  Its interpretation was delegated by Congress to the Courts, not the Commission, and it is in Congress where any “clarifications” should be made.  An overreach by the Commission jeopardizes both the technology platforms of today and future innovations and U.S. leadership in internet-based technology and commerce.”

About SIIA:
SIIA is the only professional organization connecting more than 700 financial information, education technology, specialized content and publishing, and health technology companies. Our diverse members manage the global financial markets, develop software that solves today’s challenges through technology, provide critical information that helps inform global businesses large and small, and innovate for better health care and personal wellness outcomes. For more information, visit siia.net.

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AM&P Annual Honors the Best in Association Publishing

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Award Giving Images, Stock Photos & Vectors | ShutterstockEmerging Leaders, Mitch Mohanna Award and the EXTRA Award Winners Named 

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SIIA Contact:  Suzy Wagner, 202.789.4450 

WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 26, 2020)  In a video ceremony, the Association Media & Publishing (AM&P) celebrated accomplishments in association publishing, honoring four Emerging Leaders, the Mitch Mohanna Lifetime Achievement Award and awarding  the EXTRA! Award. The winners were announced following the first day of the AM&P Annual Meeting on October 20th.

“The Emerging Leader and Mitch Mohanna awards showcase the highest standard of excellence at different ends of the spectrum. You have talented, ambitious young people at the beginning of their career being honored, alongside the Mitch Mohanna award recognizing a career of excellence,” said SIIA President Jeff Joseph. “Now more than ever, we must take moments to acknowledge and celebrate successes in our industry.”

This year’s Emerging Leader award winners are:

  • Jeff Froustet, Assistant Manager, Metadata Solutions, American Society of Civil Engineers
  • Thomas Marcetti, Associate Editor, Kalo Media, LLC
  • Nikolle Waffle, Journals Production Editor, American Society of Civil Engineers
  • Manny Morone, Lead Production Editor, C&EN, American Chemical Society

The winner of this year’s  Mitch Mohanna Lifetime Achievement Award is Marlys Fox.  Ms. Fox was recognized as an industry pioneer.  She started her own firm more than 50 years ago, and it is the first, largest and longest running female-owned national advertising sales representative in the country.  Fox Associates now has offices in New York, Chicago, Detroit and LA, working with partners across the publishing industry and across both print and digital platforms.

The EXTRA! Award is a special recognition; it is awarded at the discretion of a special committee of judges and therefore is not awarded every year.  Chosen from among all EXCEL Award recipients honored this spring,, the  EXTRA! Award recognizes a winning entry that took bold chances and successfully innovated an association media product.  The judges for this award noted that remarkable innovation was shown by this winner in the skillfully resonant content.  This recognition was awarded to the story “Uncle Tom’s Cabin in Krakow” from Phi Kappa Phi’s Forum magazine.  This article was written by Nancy Lusignan Schultz.

“We heartily congratulate all of the winners on their exceptional content, successful initiatives, and impressive career achievements,” said Elena Loveland, Editor-in-Chief at Trusteeship magazine and Chair of the Judging Committee for the special awards.  “The winners truly embody the spirit of the awards, which is to continue to exceed industry standards and set new benchmarks for success.”

You can watch the award ceremony here. 

About SIIA:
SIIA is the only professional organization connecting more than 700 financial information, education technology, specialized content and publishing, and health technology companies. Our diverse members manage the global financial markets, develop software that solves today’s challenges through technology, provide critical information that helps inform global businesses large and small, and innovate for better health care and personal wellness outcomes. For more information, visit siia.net.

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BIMS 2020 Announces 60 Speakers Delivering Inspiration and Action to Publishing Community

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Leading business information media summit hosted virtually as powerhouse eventFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SIIA Contact:  Amanda McMaster, Managing Director, SIPA
Matt Kinsman, VP, Content and Programming, Connectiv

WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 2, 2020)  

Top industry CEOs, content innovators, publishing leaders, service providers and event professionals will share their expertise, experience and insights as part of the dynamic 2020 Business Information & Media Summit (BIMS). Featuring more than 60 speakers across 38 sessions, BIMS highlights key trends, best practices and breakthrough ideas from top influencers from the content, media and publishing industries. BIMS 2020, owned and produced by the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA), runs December 2-4, 2020, online.

“BIMS continues to be the most important conference for media leadership,” said Jeff Joseph, SIIA President. “This year’s program showcases inspiring thought leaders sharing expert knowledge and tactical takeaways that attendees can apply to their businesses immediately.  In this virtual platform, leaders are accessible to attendees for interactive Q&A and conversation throughout the event.  BIMS 2020 is the one-stop shop to gather the vital insights to plan your 2021.”

Some of the brightest minds in the media industry are at BIMS to drive thought-provoking strategy to ignite your bottom line in the new year.  The keynote line-up includes:

  •  Bob Bejan, Corporate Vice President of Global Events, Studios and Marketing Community, Microsoft: The Digital Disruption of Events – Why Changes Are Here to Stay
  •  Sherrell Dorsey, Founder and CEO, The Plug: Audience Data: Creating Inclusive Connections to Grow Your Business
  • Kevin Turpin, II, President, National Journal Group: From Media to Intelligence: How National Journal Became a Premier Insights Platform

Known for hosting important C-Level Strategy and Revenue Growth tracks, BIMS will also feature a new SIPA Sales and Marketing Leadership Summit, designed for subscription publishers and paid content creators.  The sessions packed with case studies and examples in excellence to drive productivity for subscription publishers in the new year, including:

  •   Virtual Platforms: Deliver Results through the Experience
  • The New Sponsor Value-Add: Creative Networking Alternatives for Virtual Events
  • Marketing Pivot: How Are Publishers Responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic Now?
  • Where to Spend Your Direct Response Marketing Dollars Wisely in 2021
  • The Ultimate Copywriting Bootcamp: Emails and Landing Pages
  • Pricing Meets Opportunity: Case Studies in Success
  • New Revenue Models: How Specialized Publishers Are Capitalizing on Changing Markets and New Opportunities
  • Sales Leadership for Content Companies: Surpassing Your Sales GoalL
  • Lead Gen Technology: Keeping the Engines Fueled

SIIA is committed to offering opportunities for one-to-one connection and networking at our events.  in addition to core programming , registered attendees can participate in facilitated networking roundtables on key industry topics and  extended Q&A with speakers and attendees in separate Zoom rooms.  BIMS 2020 features an interactive happy hour and a “Solution Station” with industry service providers offering game-changing technology, marketing, sales and events solutions to grow your business in 2021.

Leading up to BIMS 2020, SIIA Media & Publishing’s Connectiv and SIPA will be hosting these upcoming events.

  • November 4: Webinar: Is it Time to Refresh, Redesign, or Reimagine?
  • November 12: Connectiv Data Council: Protecting Audience Date
  • November 19: Webinar: Newsletter Turnaround – How One Publisher Increased Audience Engagement with Behavioral Targeting

For more information on the BIMS, visit siia.net/bims.

About SIIA:
SIIA is the only professional organization connecting more than 700 financial information, education technology, specialized content and publishing, and health technology companies. Our diverse members manage the global financial markets, develop software that solves today’s challenges through technology, provide critical information that helps inform global businesses large and small, and innovate for better health care and personal wellness outcomes. For more information, visit siia.net.

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Passage of CPRA Highlights Need for Federal Privacy Law

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SIIA Contact:  Suzy Wagner, suzy@brandandbuzz.biz

WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 4, 2020) – SIIA, the principal association for the software, information, and digital content industries, commented on the passage of CPRA.

SIIA President and CEO, Jeff Joseph, issued the following statement:

“Unless preempted by federal legislation, passage of the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) will result in millions of additional dollars in additional compliance costs for business. Although it sets an important First Amendment precedent by carving publicly available information out of its scope, CPRA’s passage effectively freezes California law in place, cutting off the ability of future legislatures to adapt privacy law to reflect evolving technology. We are concerned about language that may impact the use of education technology but will work with our members to identify how to best protect student privacy when providing services to schools in California. This highlights the need for a uniform federal solution before this statute takes effect in 2023.” 

About SIIA:
SIIA is the only professional organization connecting more than 700 financial information, education technology, specialized content and publishing, and health technology companies. Our diverse members manage the global financial markets, develop software that solves today’s challenges through technology, provide critical information that helps inform global businesses large and small, and innovate for better health care and personal wellness outcomes. For more information, visit siia.net.

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SIIA Congratulates President-Elect Biden on Historic Election

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Celebrating Diversity and Equal Opportunity as Well as Record Voter Turnout

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SIIA Contact:  Suzy Wagner, 703-899-3427

WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 7, 2020) – SIIA, the principal association for the software, information, and digital content industries issued the following statement in response to the 2020 election of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.

SIIA President and CEO, Jeff Joseph statement: 

SIIA congratulates President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on their historic election win. In a year that featured critical, if difficult, discussions about race, ethnicity, and equity for our great nation, it is truly an American outcome that this election brings the first female Vice President the first of color, and first of a multiracial background. Celebrating diversity and equality of opportunity are strong values shared across our 700 member companies and organizations.

We also congratulate the newly elected and re-elected public officials in Congress and across state and local offices throughout the nation. 

This election drove historic levels of participation while also spotlighting the passionate divide that afflicts our nation. We pledge to work with the incoming administration, the new Congress, and all parties truly interested in bridging this divide. Now is the time to come together. Greater unity will help us create jobs, grow our economy, and drive U.S. competitiveness. That’s the American way.

About SIIA:
SIIA is the only professional organization connecting more than 700 financial information, education technology, specialized content and publishing, and health technology companies. Our diverse members manage the global financial markets, develop software that solves today’s challenges through technology, provide critical information that helps inform global businesses large and small, and innovate for better health care and personal wellness outcomes. For more information, visit siia.net.