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ReedPop unveils MCM Comic Publishing Summit at MCM Comic Con May
Monday 12 May, London: ReedPop has today unveiled the MCM Comic Publishing Summit, which will be taking place at Excel London as a part of MCM Comic Con next Friday 23 May at 11am. The summit will be open to all industry ticket holders and will consist of five panels, covering everything aspiring comic writers and comic store owners need to know about finding and cultivating an audience.
As the largest pop and geek culture event in the UK, MCM Comic Con boasts a huge number of panels and workshops, as well as the artists and authors behind some of the biggest comics, making it the ultimate destination for both comic book fans and up-and-coming writers.
The introduction of the MCM Comic Publishing Summit adds even more valuable content to educate and inspire the future of the comic book industry. Attendees of the MCM Comic Publishing Summit can expect five insightful panels from experts across all sectors of publishing. The panels are:
Building the Next Generation with Kids' Programming
This panel will explore how to build programming that will keep kids coming back to your comic series with each new issue. From kids' subscription programs to simple daily activities or building a kids club that has them begging their parents to bring them to your comic shop, this panel will share ideas, tips, and children’s programming to take your marketing to the next level.
Cultivating Customer Experience and Community
Join comic book store experts as they discuss how to create an experience for customers that leaves them wanting more. From big and small events to store flow and design, the experts will discuss the ins and outs of creating a community hub that people want to keep coming back to.
Challenges of Selling Comics in the International Market
Listen to international distribution experts as they discuss everything you need to know about selling your comic abroad. From how to make international distributor connections, to which types of comics sell in different countries, and all the best marketing tips across a variety of international markets.
Publisher spotlight on Mechanical Cake
Dave Elliott will be talking about Mechanical Cake's projects with Ridley Scott's company, Scott Free. Books will have covers from creators Bill Sienkiewicz and Chris Weston. Free posters by Bill Sienkiewicz, Chris Weston, Dan Panosian, and Simon Bisley will be given out.
Chat with ComicsPro
Attendees will join a board member from ComicsPro as they discuss everything about the comics retail organisation. As a volunteer non-profit organization, ComicsPro is dedicated to improving the comic book market and enhancing the experience for all their members through advocacy, education and opportunity.
MCM Comic Con returns to ExCel London from Friday 23 to Sunday 25 May, and will offer fans a chance to attend insightful panels, meet their favourite writers and celebrity guests, participate in writing workshops hosted by prominent authors and more.
Keep an eye on the official MCM Comic Con pages for the latest announcements as ReedPop reveals more exciting guests, panels and activities in the lead up to MCM Comic Con May.
Those interested in the Comics Publishing Summit, or MCM Comic Con’s other professional programming can apply for industry passes HERE.
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About MCM Comic Con
MCM Comic Con London is Europe’s largest fan convention, held at the Excel London twice yearly since 2002, usually on the last weekend in May and October. The show is produced by ReedPop and welcomes tens of thousands of fans every year. At MCM Comic Con, attendees can expect to find everything from celebrity panels and exclusive premiers, to cosplay, comic book writing workshops, independent artists, live action role play. All these features, and more, make MCM Comic Con the ultimate celebration of pop and geek culture.
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About ReedPop
ReedPop is a boutique group within RX – one of the world’s leading event organisers. Launched in 2006, the group has become the number one producer of pop culture events globally and a full-service digital content provider and media company. Delivering once-in-a-lifetime fan experiences curated specifically for localised audiences, ReedPop currently features events in North America, Europe and Asia, including MCM Comic Con, Eurogamer Expo (EGX), New York Comic Con (NYCC), Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2), PAX West, East, and Unplugged, Emerald City Comic Con (ECCC), Star Wars Celebration, MagicCon, and more. In addition to organising and managing events, ReedPop owns and operates the pop culture news site, Popverse, which is the exclusive home for livestreams from all of ReedPop's major comic cons. The staff at ReedPop are a fan-based group of professionals uniquely qualified to build and serve the communities with whom they share a common passion. (www.reedpop.com)
