Peer Review Week 2020’s theme of “Trust in Peer Review” highlights a value that we all consider fundamental to the scholarly publishing process and community. Editors, authors and reviewers rely on methods such as single- or double-blind peer review to ensure a bias-free and objective review process. Others choose open peer review for a more…
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As we navigate these uncharted waters, it is vital for all organizations to call upon those virtual communication tools we’ve been unknowingly honing, while simultaneously expanding the digital toolbox.
Lawrence, Kan. and Charlottesville, Va.—February 13, 2020—Allen Press, Inc. and Silverchair announced today the launch of Meridian, a digital publishing platform and service of Allen Press, powered by Silverchair. Engineered for the world’s leading scholarly and professional publishers, Meridian is designed to serve independent society and association publishers as part of Allen Press’ extensive suite…
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As of January 26, 2020, the United States Postal Service (USPS) adopted new postage rates for mailing and shipping. The new rate increases mirror the changes made in January of 2019, an increase detailed by Allen Press here, along with a similar 2018 increase, explained here. Although this year’s increase was not unexpected, it impacts…
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Lawrence, Kan.—January 8, 2020 — Allen Press announced today the appointment of Mark Kohlhase as Interim Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. In this role, Kohlhase will oversee all facets of Allen Press and the implementation of the company’s strategic goals and objectives. Kohlhase previously served as Vice President of Scholarly Publishing Services.
LAWRENCE, Kan.—December 10, 2019—Allen Press, Inc. is pleased to announce Elizabeth Stephens has joined its team as Association Management Sales Executive. Stephens is an experienced association leader and industry expert who comes to Allen Press with extensive knowledge of non-profit fundraising and association management. Her experience, coupled with a strong background in donor acquisition and…
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Lawrence, Kan. – October 17, 2019 – Allen Press, Inc. is honored to win 12 awards at the prestigious 2019 Gold Ink Awards printing competition presented by Printing Impressions. The Gold Ink Awards is an annual competition for creators and producers of printed material encompassing nearly 50 print categories, including commercial printing, magazines, books, catalogs,…
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LAWRENCE, Kan. – October 8, 2019– Allen Press, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of Danny Pacheco as Vice President, Print Sales. Danny brings over 25 years of experience in printing sales and operations. “I’m incredibly excited to join such an amazing team and I look forward to helping drive the future growth of…
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Allen Press, Inc. is pleased to announce a significant upgrade to its association management technology platform through a new long-term SaaS contract with Personify. Beginning later this year, Allen Press will migrate to Personify’ s premier cloud-based service, Personify360 v. 7.7.
In May, the Society for Scholarly Publishing (SSP) held its 41st annual meeting in San Diego. The meeting always provides an excellent opportunity to learn in-depth about issues affecting scholarly publishing, upcoming trends and products and meet current and prospective customers. In every regard, this year’s meeting was a tremendous success. The theme for this…
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