New York, NY (November 14, 2008) -- The Custom Publishing Council’s (CPC) fifth annual Pearl Awards took place last night at the Rainbow Room, honoring the best in design, digital, editorial and strategic initiatives for B2B and consumer custom publications. Dr. Samir Husni, Chair, Journalism Department at University of Mississippi, and Advertising Age Editor Jonah Bloom presented bronze, silver and gold awards to 53 companies in front of a packed audience of 150 CPC members and guests.
Cabela’s Outfitter Journal, published by Grand View Media Group (GVMG), won the Bronze award for “Best Editorial Column for the article, “The One That Got Away” by authors Terry W. Sheely, Alan Clemons, Joe Arterburn, David Draper and P.J. Reilly. The column was featured in the May/June 2008 issue of Cabela’s Outfitter Journal. The eight-year-old magazine is custom published six times a year for Cabela’s, Inc. Contributing to the winning article were: Colin Moore, GVMG Editorial Director; Joe Arterburn, Cabela’s Editorial Director; Chuck Smock, Editor for Cabela’s; Hilary Mizelle, Managing Editor; and Marty Harris, Senior Art Director.
“Cabela’s and Grand View Media Group have enjoyed a mutually beneficial relationship for years, and we’re proud of the work that went into this award-winning column,” said Chuck Smock, editor of Cabela’s Outfitter Journal magazine. “Our readers — Cabela’s customers — are passionate about hunting, fishing and the outdoors, and we’re equally passionate about the quality of the magazine. We are fortunate to work with talented writers and creative design staff to produce such a quality publication.
“Custom publishing presents a unique set of opportunities and challenges, and we hope to continue to grow our brand through Cabela’s Outfitter Journal and our affiliation with Grand View Media Group.”
The editorial and design award categories focus on the best new, ongoing, and improved publications. This year’s 614 entries were up from 570 last year, and represent 70 companies in six countries. A complete list of winners is detailed at: www.custompublishingcouncil.com/news-industry-article.asp?ID=498.
Grand View Media Group specializes in consumer and business-to-business magazines, as well as custom publishing and industry directories. Currently the company’s outdoor titles include Predator Xtreme, Bowhunting World, Southern Sporting Journal, Whitetail Journal, Waterfowl & Retriever, Blackpowder Guns & Hunting, Cabela’s Outfitter’s Journal, Hunt Club Digest, Black’s Wing & Clay-Waterfowl, Sportsman’s Off-Road and the Black’s Directories. Visit www.gvmg.com to learn more about Grand View Media Group. Grand View Media Group is a division of EBSCO Industries, Inc., a global corporation specializing in information access, management and delivery services to libraries and corporations worldwide as well as other services to the publishing industry. Visit www.ebscoind.com for more information.
