Kathy Sandler is the author of this blog.
I work for Penguin Random House, and this is my personal opinion.
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AWARDS:
Women of Distinction, Output Links, September 2015
Gamma Gold Key Award, Honor Society of Gamma Chapter, Gamma Epsilon Tau, New York City College of Technology, May 2015
Publishing’s 40 Most Influential People, Folio: Magazine, March 2001
Joseph A. Fielder Fellowship Award, New York Club of Printing House Craftsman, January 2002
INDUSTRY COMMITTEES:
President Emerita, Women’s Media Group, Apr 2022-
Co-President, Women’s Media Group, Apr 2019-Apr 2022
Program Chair, Women’s Media Group, Apr 2018-2019
Member, Book Industry Guild of NY, Program Committee, Jul 2015-Jun 2018
Trustee, Graphic Communications Scholarship, Award and Career Advancement Foundation, 2010-2011
Committee Member: P3 Planning Committee, a network of IDEAlliance, 2010-2011
Co-Chair: IDEAlliance PRISM Working Group for XML metadata standards for images, 2009-2010
Member: NYC College of Technology, Department of Advertising Design and Graphic Arts, Advisory Commission, 2008-2009
Leadership Team: Digital Distribution of Advertising for Publications, 2005
Board Member: Association for Graphic Communications, 1999-2000
Board Member: American Business Press Production/Manufacturing Technology Committee, 1998-2001
Webmaster and Recording Secretary: Digital Ad Lab, New York Chapter, 12/98-2/01
President: Women In Production, 1997-1998
CONFERENCES:
Speaker: “Convergence of Digital Multimedia for Publishers” at SUNY Global Center – Invited to speak on Innovation in Publishing for The State Administration for Press, Publications, Radio, Film and Television in Beijing, December 2017 and January 2019
Moderator: Women In Innovation Forum NY, May 2018
Volunteer: Future of StoryTelling Conference
Speaker: Speaker at the 5th International Conference on Publishing Industry and Publishing Education in the Digital Era – Invited to speak at publishing conference in Wuhan, China, and at Phoenix Publishing & Media Group in Nanjing, China, October 2016
Proposed and Chaired: “Publishing Technology Update: New Digital Directions,” Book Industry Guild of NY, New York, March 2016
Speaker: “Creating an eReader Edition,” Premedia Spectrum 2.1, Naples, FL, January 2011
Moderator: “How to Cut a Week from Your Production Cycle” and “Production Roundtable,” Publishing Business Conference, New York, March 2010
Coordinator: PubTEC conference, Hearst Magazines, New York, Fall 2007
Speaker: Top 10 Lessons I Learned Implementing K4, ProPub Summit, New York, 2007
Proposed and Chaired: Magazine Publishing Track, Seybold New York, February 2002
Proposed and Chaired: Cost Savings Day, Seybold New York, February 2002
Moderator: “Digital Asset Management: Making It Work,” Seybold Seminars, Boston, April 2001
Proposed and Chaired: Return on Investment Track, Best Practices for Print Publishing Conference – Delivered Keynote, Seybold San Francisco, September 2001
Speaker: Management Track – Digital Asset Management: How to Assess Your DAM Needs, International Prepress Assn. Technical Seminar, Chicago, May 2001
Proposed and Chaired: Digital Asset Management Day, Seybold San Francisco, September 1999
Moderator: Discussion on Responsibility, Digital Ad Lab, New York, April 1999
Moderator: “Smart Production = Smart Business,” MagazineTech, February 1999
Moderator: “Downsizing/Outsourcing vs. In-House Production,” Association of Graphic Communications, September 1998
Speaker: “PDF for Web and Print,” MagazineTech, April 1998
Speaker: “Young Professional Forum: How to Succeed in the Magazine Publishing Industry,” Folio Show, New York, October 1997
WRITING:
Blog: http://www.sandlertechworks.com, October, 2009-
“Innovation in Publishing: This is not an Oxymoron!” by Kathy Sandler, Publishing Research Quarterly, September 2017, rdcu.be/s3nx
“In-House vs. Out-House Prepress: Which is Better,” by Kathy Sandler, PrintMedia, July/August 2005, p. 8, 12
“Be a Production Hero without Breaking a Sweat,” by Kathy Sandler, InDesign Magazine, June/July 2005, pp. 16-24
“Avoid These 10 Sure Ways To Bust Your ROI: Rules to Live By When Investing in New Equipment or Technology,” by Kathy Sandler, Digital Output Magazine, February 2002, pp. 10-11
“Real-World ROI For CTP,“ by Kathy Sandler, Folio: Magazine, December 1, 2001
“Seybold San Francisco To Debut ‘ROI Track’ for Budget-Watchers,” by Kathy Sandler, Printing News, September 10, 2001, p. 30
“Recap of ROI Track at Seybold San Francisco,” by Kathy Sandler, Advertising Prodution Club of NY Newsletter, Fall 2001, pp. 5-6
“Digital Asset Management: Challenges and Solutions for Storage of Digital Files,” by Kathy Sandler, Women In Production Newsletter, October 1998
“Choosing A Server – An Interview With Kenn Krasner“ by Kathy Sandler, Women In Production Newsletter, 1996
“Preflighting eases desktop turbulence,” by Kathy Sandler, Folio: Magazine, August 1, 1996
PRESS:
“DAM: Changing the way we work,” by Alex Brown and Debra Smith, Folio: Magazine, January 2002
“Manufacturing Made Easy,” by Caroline Jenkins, Folio: Magazine, January 2002
“The Honors Were Abundant at 2002 Printing Week Dinner,” Printing News, January 29, 2002
“Cross Media Production and the Network Publishing Challenge,” The Prepress Bulletin, July/August 2001
“For Keeps? A Digital Asset Management To-do List,” by Natalie Hope McDonald, Publishing Executive Magazine, December 2000
“WIP Technology Program Sheds Some Welcome Light On Digital Asset Management Options and Graphic Arts,” by Joseph P. Grassi, Printing News, November 27, 2000
“The impact of technological change on those employed in magazine production,” by William C. Edwards, White Paper, American Business Press, April 2000
“Digital production: Who should manage the pre-flight process?” by Barbara Love, Folio: Magazine, January 1, 2000
“Finding a Cure,” by Gretchen A. Kirby, Publishing Executive Magazine, December 1999
“Digital Content Control,” by Dzintars Dzilna, Folio: Magazine, September 1, 1999
“Changing of the Guard,” Printing News, August 31, 1998
“MacWeek broadens its horizons,” by Dzintars Dzilna, Folio: Magazine, July 1998
“The Creeping Edge,” by Jennifer Sucov, Folio: Magazine, October 1, 1997
“Breaking Glass,” by Ellen Mediati, Pre Magazine, July/August 1997
“Leaders of Women In Production Keep the Calendar of Events Busy,” by Mary Waters, Printing News/East, June 23, 1997
“Prepress Gains Converts,” The Hearst Corporation Newsline, January/February 1995
“Welcoming Change,” Publishing & Production Executive, October 1994
TEACHING:
Adjunct Professor: Digital Platforms: Ebooks, Audio, and Podcasts, Master’s in Publishing program, New York University, May 2018-
Adjunct Professor, Capstone, Master’s in Publishing program, New York University, May 2018-
Judge: Strategic Innovation in Product and Service Design Course, SVA Interaction Design MFA, 2017
Advisory Council Member, Rutgers University Design Thinking Certificate Program, Jul 2017
Adjunct Professor: E-Books: Technology, Workflow, and Business Model, Master’s in Publishing program, Pace University, Fall 2011-May 2018 (new course I proposed and developed)
Adjunct Professor: Information Systems in Publishing, Master’s in Publishing program, Pace University, Fall 2010, Spring 2012-May 2018
Advisory Board Member, Pace M.S. in Publishing, 2011-May 2018
Guest Lecturer: Workflow in Digital Asset Management, M.S. in Information and Digital Resource Management, Columbia University, October 7, 2010
Co-professor: Information Technology Management in Publishing, Master’s in Publishing program, NYU, Fall 1999
LEARNING:
PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification, 2015
Product Manager nanodegree, Udacity, 2020
Design Thinking Certificate Program, Rutgers University, Oct 2017
Bertelsmann Creativity Bootcamp, Nov 2016
IDEAlliance E-Media Certification in Cross-Media Publishing, 2010
LEAN Six Sigma Yellow Belt, Young & Rubicam, 2009
Adobe Certified Expert, InDesign CS/CS2
Dale Carnegie Leadership Training for Managers, 1997
MBA, Co-Major in Management and Information Services, NYU, 1995
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“I’m catching up on back issues — so impressive! I admire your discipline and editorial eye. This issue is esp powerful and an excellent snapshot of the Zeitgeist….Kathy, what a packed issue! Every piece reminded me of why I work in publishing—to preserve personal rights and freedoms, to take on the responsibilities that come with such self-sovereignty in society, to read widely and considerably more than I write, and to see the possibility of a bridge instead of a wall. Thank you for taking the time!…Another packed read–you outdo yourself w/ each subsequent issue! 🙏” — @kikisandberg, Editor-in-Chief @blockchainRI
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“All so interesting, thanks!…I do appreciate your continued highlighting of useful articles. I sure hope people read them…Kathy has a tremendous knack for curating a feed of news we need to know. She even manages to highlight important articles that I’ve missed in newspapers and journals that I already read, using her uncanny powers to shine her spotlight where it’s needed. Her newsletter is the best bit of Monday and I’d be profoundly less informed without it.…Brilliant as ever. Thanks!… thanks for the always-useful newsletter….This is the only newsletter subscription I have had for > a year that I don’t immediately archive. Strong recommend for publishing & technology. @ksandler1 works for PRH and has a useful and unique perspective” — Emma Barnes, CEO & Founder, Consonance
“I always look forward to your emails. [You] curate such a comprehensive list of articles on an ongoing basis…It’s incredible! Love to learn from you. Your approach works so well!” —Allison Gilbert, Writer
“Awesome assortment of news….Lots of great info, as always….Quite the mega bonanza of info in this issue! As always, you’ve uncovered a few informative gems I’ve missed. Thank you!” — Jennifer Perry, Director of Audiobooks, Barnes & Noble
“Technology / Innovation / Publishing produced by Kathy Sandler always something important you might have otherwise missed…” —Julie Blattberg, President of Blattberg Media and Managing Director at Gotham Publishing Solutions
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“Great information – and a bit distressing. Great collection of news items.” – Manuela Soares, Director, M.S. in Publishing Program, Pace University
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“Thanks, Kathy Sandler, for this tip in your great newsletter TECHNOLOGY, INNOVATION, PUBLISHING!” — Bridget Marmion, Founder, CEO at Your Expert Nation, Inc.
“Thanks, Kathy, for curating these articles on publishing innovations. Informative and very helpful….Great content!” —Melissa Rosati, Writer, Book Reviewer, and Podcast Host
“You provide a great service with the newsletter!…Great job as always- this is indispensable!…Keep pushing freedom of speech and women’s rights!…so important!!!!!!!!…Your newsletters are a must read. Thank you for supporting free speech and common sense….Thanks for every week of this!!!!…You keep getting better and better. Bravo!…I love the newsletter! Keep em coming- and keep listing threats to our democracy! (even though they are so depressing)!…Every Monday morning I open my email and read about how this country is doomed due to morons. Your newsletter is always painful. Keep up the good work! Your voice is essential in combating the ‘bad guys.'” — Rich Zweiback, Sales Representative, Walsworth
“Glad Lorraine suggested I start reading this, Kathy. Well done…..Thanks for all the time you invest to bring this info to the industry.” — Tyler Carey, Chief Revenue Officer, Westchester Publishing Group
“I enjoy reading your newsletter each Monday. Tyler passed it along to me several months ago saying it’s a must-read, and he was right!” — Nicole Tomassi, Westchester Publishing Group
“I always learn something! Thank you Kathy Sandler….The ONE thing I like about Mondays” — Nicole DiMella, Senior Photo Editor
“This amazing list has helped me keep updated with publishing trends and technologies….A great resource for writers and publishing professionals….I never forget to read these great and carefully curated resources for authors and publishers. Thanks, Kathy Sandler!” — Ram Khatri, Publishing Consultant and Author
“This is fascinating stuff! Thank you for sharing!” — Kimberly Olson Fakih, Senior Editor, School Library Journal
“invaluable” — Sophie Menin, Journalist
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