Author Archives: Media of Birmingham

Free SNPA training

The Traveling Campus is coming Sept. 25-27 to Birmingham. These programs are being co-sponsored by the Alabama Press Association.

There is no charge to attend any of these training sessions.

Sessions will be held at:

  • The Birmingham News (BN), 2201 4th Ave. N. [map], (205) 325-4444
  • The Redmont Hotel (RH), 2101 5th Ave. N. [map], (205) 324-2101

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Job posting: B’ham News hiring for ‘Lipstick’

Scott Walker, one of the assistant managing editors at the News, has passed us word of a new glossy, monthly magazine for “smart, fun, fearless women” in the works by the advertising department. The editor-in-chief has been hired but they are looking for a managing editor, part-time designer, sales manager and administrative assistant. You can find all the information you need at al.com. To get you started, here’s a direct link to the managing editor listing.

September event: Swanky Soiree

Update: See photos from this event.

It’s happy hour once again. Please join us at McCormick and Schmick’s for our September outing. [map]

Come by any time between 5:30 and 7:30 on Monday, Sept. 17. See the happy hour specials on the jump. (Specials end at 7 p.m. and require minimum drink purchase.)

Anyone in media, advertising, PR and Web should stop by — please tell your colleagues, friends and enemies to join us. Complete details are available on the Evite.

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Welcome, chamber visitors

A special hello to those who found our site through the Birmingham Regional Chamber of Commerce.

bhammagaug07a.jpgMedia of Birmingham is proud to be included in the August 2007 story on young professional groups in Birmingham Magazine. Our thanks to associate editor Mary Ellen Stancil for including us in the feature.

We’re also grateful to be part of YPNow.org, a special site by the chamber that puts Birmingham area groups and nonprofit organizations in one comprehensive directory. Our thanks to Alison Howell and MOBster André Natta for setting up the Civic Organization Roundtable and site.

Photos from Untitled August Affair

It may have been hot, but it was also plenty humid. At least we had beer on hand. More than 20 MOBsters attended our August affair at the J. Clyde. But don’t take our word for it. Pretty pics above and on the jump.

A special thanks to Bob Farley of f8 Photo for these pics.

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Three strikes and we’re out

With work responsibilities claiming two of our team, the rest of the crew — Emily, James and Christina — took to the pins Saturday, Aug. 4, and relentlessly threw down strike after strike for Big Brothers Big Sisters. Other team members who couldn’t make it but helped raise money were Zak and Colin.

This year we raised more than $800 “Bowling for Kids’ Sake.” Even better, that brings our four-year total to $2,838. Woo hoo!

A big thanks to everyone for donating, to Kenn for getting Bailey’s patrons to pony up and to Wade for organizing our team.

All aboard

Launch party alert. Mark your calendar for The Terminal’s launch party at Bottletree Wednesday, Aug. 29 from 5-8 p.m. Word is there are some pretty nice door prizes to be had.

It’s not like we know that many people with the guts to quit their job to jump into Web publication so let’s come out and support the guy behind The Terminal, our fellow MOBster Andre. The event will also double as a fundraiser for the Ronald McDonald House, the charity chosen by Terminal readers to support, and the Hopeline project. Hint, bring your old cell phones.

Ed2010: ice cream for dinner

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Summer has been slowing us down, so let’s take a second to cool off before it ends! Join Birmingham Edsters for an ice cream social.

  • Clumpies, Crestline Village [map]
  • 6 p.m.
  • Thursday, Aug. 23

See you then!

Ed2010, ed2010.com, is a networking group for aspiring magazine editors who want to reach their dream jobs by the year 2010.

Kathleen and Carla Jean
Birmingham Ed2010 Co-hostesses
birmingham@ed2010.com

Job posting: Advertising/Marketing intern

You offer the jobs. We offer to get the word out. Here’s the latest in the MOB INbox:

Trying to break into the advertising biz? Need a way to get your foot in the door? Here’s your shot. Cummings Creative Group is a full-service agency in Birmingham, looking for a bright and creative intern to add to our already “bright and creative” team. If you’re off-the-chart brilliant, hard working and ready to make your mark on the Birmingham Ad community (and beyond), contact Chris Cleland with Cummings Creative Group at ccleland@lithomedia.com.

This is a “non-paid” internship. However, you’ll be compensated with plenty of experience, knowledge, an upper-hand over other job seekers in the ad community, and sore stomach muscles (from laughing a lot). If you’re interested, contact Chris Cleland at ccleland@lithomedia.com or call (205) 939-1233.

Job Perk #23: Free Lessons in Office Wiffleball (after hours, of course).

August event: Untitled August affair

Update: See photos from this event.

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We’ll be at the J. Clyde (formerly Firewater and some other places) for our August outing. [map]

Come by any time between 5:30 and 7:30 on Monday, Aug. 20. It’s $1 off drinks until 7 p.m.

Anyone in media, advertising, PR and Web should stop by — please tell your colleagues, friends and enemies to join us. Complete details are available on the Evite.

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