2009 was a monumental year in the community paper industry as publishers across the country weathered the economical storm to cement the free publishing industry's role in the society of today and tomorrow.
There are many publishers and executives to honor and remember of 2009. We have selected a few to profile from Ink magazine.
Craig McMullin: AFCP's Executive Director for over ten years, McMullin was known for his passion and forward thinking strategy. He unexpectedly passed away in August 2009 leaving behind a legacy in the industry. His most notable professional accomplishments included the growth of AFCP's membership circulation from 10 million to over 30 million. In addition, as a result NANI (National Advertising Network, Inc.) revenues grew from $600,000 to near $4 million.
Bart Loiacono: Publisher of Nitelife, the number one entertainment and leisure guide in the West Suburbs of Chicago. Loiacono was a member of the AFCP board and many free paper associations. He lost his battle to cancer in November 2009.
Charles Papy, Jr.: The Community Papers of Florida lost a longtime friend when attorney, Charles Papy, Jr., passed away in January. As the CPF attorney for over 20 years he was successful in passing tax laws that benefited the member publications in various regions.
Arline Hawken: One of the industry's visionaries and veterans, Hawken dedicated a lifetime to the community paper industry. From her roots in publishing a shopper in Michigan, she later moved to Stuart, Florida where she and her husband published Flashes Shopping Guide for 56 years and contributed to the establishment of CPF.
Charles Mouser: An icon in the free paper industry, Mouser had his finger firmly on the pulse of our profession. As a highly respected speaker at conferences throughout the country he spent his final years publishing the Mouser Report Email to keep publishing professionals current on the industry. He passed away in February.
Please join us in remembering each individual and the important impact they have made on our profession.
