National Association of Hispanic Publications Convention Oct 18-20
Many recognized names, from industry experts to political figures and even celebrities will come together this week to celebrate 30 years of excellence in Hispanic print during the annual NAHP (National Association of Hispanic Publications) convention at the Catamaran Resort and Spa in San Diego, California on October 18th-20th, 2012.
The NAHP Annual Convention and Business Expo is the largest gathering of Hispanic print media in the US and provides industry professionals insight and tools through various keynote speakers, workshops, editorial and advertising roundtables and networking opportunities. Highlighting the presence of artists that have shaped the music industry and have formed a part of the stories many publications have printed throughout the years, the NAHP is honored to recognize two well-known figures, Ana Barbara and Los Tucanes de Tijuana.
AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS
– Thursday
What: Luau welcome reception, presented by El Latino, with fire and knife dancers performing live
When: Thursday, October 18th, 2012, at 6:00pm
Where: Catamaran Resort and Hotel
– Friday
What: “Latina Publisher’s Breakfast” and Expo ribbon cutting ceremony, sponsored by Macy’s with the admirable keynote speaker Dolores Huerta
When: Friday, October 19, 2012, at 8:00am
Where: Catamaran Resort and Hotel
What: San Diego Dinner Cruise, sponsored by Vida Latina, Enlace and UT San Diego
When: Friday, October 19, 2012, at 6:00pm (Must by in hotel lobby at 6:00pm for bus transportation to harbor, boat leaves at 7:00pm NO EXCEPTIONS)
Where: San Diego Harbor, during dinner cruise
What: Los Tucanes de Tijuana recognition, Recipient of the President’s Award for the Arts
When: Friday, October 19, 2012, at 7:00pm
Where: San Diego Harbor, during dinner cruise
– Saturday
What: Black Tie Gala
When: Saturday, October 20, 2012, at 7:00pm
Where: Catamaran Resort and Hotel
What: Ana Barbara recognition, Recipient of the President’s Award for the Arts – with special performance
When: Saturday, October 20, 2012, at 7:00pm
Where: Catamaran Resort and Hotel, during the black tie gala
For more information about the NAHP Convention and a complete agenda, please visit nahp.org
ABOUT NAHP (National Association of Hispanic Publications):
The National Association of Hispanic Publications, Inc. (NAHP) is a non-partisan trade advocacy organization representing the leading Spanish language publications serving 41 markets in 39 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, with a combined circulation of over 23 million. NAHP was founded in 1982 to promote Spanish language publications, the most effective medium to reach the fast growing Hispanic community. Membership is open to Spanish language and Hispanic owned newspapers, magazines and related media as well as businesses that offer products and services to this market throughout the United States.
