Independent Publishers Advisory Council (IPAC)

About IPAC

IPAC is the central point for smaller members to share experiences and knowledge. There are around 800 executives who receive regular IPAC communications and are invited to participate in the IPAC events.

IPAC hold lunches, forums and seminars throughout the year, designed to maximize knowledge and information gathering as well networking opportunities. Each event is designed to address the specific needs of independent and smaller publishers.

Independent Publisher Awards & Seminar 2008

IPAC also stage the annual Independent Publisher Awards and seminar as part of Magazines and Business Media 2008. The awards represent a unique opportunity for independent publishers to gain recognition for their contribution to the magazine industry.
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The IPAC committee

The IPAC Committee meet quarterly to discuss a range of issues.

IPAC Committee Members

Mark Evans - Perspective Publishing
Dominic Deeson  - Deeson Group
Kath Acres - New Start Publishing
James Buchanan - Noble House
Clive Foskett   - Signature Publishing (joint chair of IPAC)
Ian McAuliffe  - Think Publishing
Joanna Pieters -  Outdoor & Hobbies Group, IPC
Ben Roskrow   - Housebuilder Media
Matt Townsend - Country Publications
Seamus Geoghegan - Seven Publishing
Lyn Hughes - Wanderlust
Nic Allen - Crambeth Allen
Julie Goldsmith - RHS Publications (joint chair of IPAC)
Tim Langford  - Infoconomy

IPAC Networking Lunches

IPAC and PPA Interactive (PPAi) held a highly successful joint networking lunch and forum on 27 June 2007 on developing online magazines.
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The secrets to marketing your website and attracting new clients online will be revealed by internet expert Guy Levine at a networking lunch on 24 September. more information

Details from Jane Salliss at PPA on 020 7400 7526.