FrontGate’s July 2023 Christian Newsletter

Christian Marketing News & Tips! In the July issue: 7 Christian Marketing Trends for 2023 and 2024 Holy Pals Christian Influencer and Blogger Case Study ChristianMomsBlog.com – Native Content & Dedicated Email Promo Featured Video: Book Trailer for “Jesus and Women” Featured Creative: Christian Digital Campaigns Top 10 Social Posts from June Greetings Marketer! We’re sharing the top 7 Christian marketing trends of 2023 and 2024– By combining HubSpot Blog’s Marketing Strategy Survey analytics with our extensive experience with the Faith and…

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Zondervan signs “Chewbacca Mom” Candace Payne for multi-book deal

Zondervan signs “Chewbacca Mom” Candace Payne for multi-book deal Viral star opens up about journey through poverty, shame and depression; shares her secrets to maintaining joy and embracing freedom in the midst of life’s challenges GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., January 17, 2017— Zondervan announced today the signing of a multi-book deal with Candace Payne, who is frequently referred to as “Chewbacca Mom.” The first book will release November 7, 2017 with a national media and multi-city book signing tour.  Payne shared the news…

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Christian Comic Arts Society Partners with VeggieTales Super Comics to Deliver the Best In Talent, Themes & Topical Discussions at the Largest Comic Book & Pop-Culture Convention in the World

Christian Comic Arts Society Partners with VeggieTales Super Comics to Deliver the Best In Talent, Themes & Topical Discussions at the Largest Comic Book & Pop-Culture Convention in the World B&H Kids Taps Christian Comic Arts Society to Showcase Major Announcements from VeggieTales and Bibleman at San Diego Comic-Con San Diego, CA – The largest pop-culture entertainment event in the world, THE COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL: SAN DIEGO 2015 kicks off this week with sellout attendance of more than 125,000.  The CHRISTIAN…

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The Book Club Network Selects FrontGate Media for Exclusive Representation of Advertising and Promotions

The Book Club Network Selects FrontGate Media for Exclusive Representation of Advertising and Promotions BookFun.org is the market-leader, boasting the largest Christian Network of Book Buyers and Book Club Members  Orange County, CA – FrontGate Media; the leading culture-engaged, faith-based media & marketing group, announced today the addition of The Book Club Network to their roster of leading faith-based media outlets. The Book Club Network, Inc. has built the leading network of active Christian book readers.  Created as a Christ-centered organization dedicated…

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Christian Book Readers to Advertise, Socialize and Direct Connect With

“FrontGate is the only group of media outlets formed for the sole purpose of marketing other people’s projects rather than publishing content.” – Scott A. Shuford, Chief Engagement Officer Featured Book Programs Our most popular packages: OnFaith – Author of the Month –  $1,500 Two articles by your author 500,000+ impressions Banner Ad: 728×90, 300×250, or 300×600 2 social shares to our Twitter and Facebook audiences Book trailer from your YouTube URL shared. Media Kit Blue Letter Bible – Book of…

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Scott A. Shuford to be featured speaker at ICVM (International Christian Visual Media) and ICRS (International Christian Retail Show)

Scott A. Shuford to be featured speaker at ICVM (International Christian Visual Media) and ICRS (International Christian Retail Show) Seminars focused on faith-based movie marketing mistakes, and new trends for authors and publishing  Orlando, FL – FrontGate Media founder and Chief Engagement Officer Scott A. Shuford will be a featured speaker at both the upcoming International Christian Visual Media (ICVM) Convention and the Author Boot Camp that kicks off the International Christian Retail Show (ICRS), both taking place in Orlando, FL. ICVM…

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“WRITE OF PASSAGE” SCREENWRITING COMPETITION REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

 “WRITE OF PASSAGE” SCREENWRITING COMPETITION Registration is Now Open Entry Discount Available until September Cash Prizes as well as meetings with Hollywood VIP’s to be awarded.  Los Angeles, CA – Registration is now open for the 7th Annual Write of Passage Screenwriting Competition. Intermediate and advanced screenwriters are encouraged to register from now until October 6, with discounted rates currently available for early entry.  Created by 168 Film, the theme for this year’s Write of Passage is “The World of…

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ICRS format changes mean focused time for keynotes, training, and exhibit floor

ICRS format changes mean focused time for keynotes, training, and exhibit floor Contact: Brittany Murdock bmurdock@cbaonline.org (719) 272-3516  COLORADO SPRINGS, CO – CBA’s 2015 International Christian Retail Show (ICRS) will have a later exhibit-floor start time. This unprecedented change is to allow the entire industry to attend three keynote sessions on topics with far-reaching consequences: religious liberty, engaging with the culture, and the future of Christian retail.  ICRS is June 28-July 1 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. The new…

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Zondervan Signs Multi-Book Deal with Guideposts

Zondervan Signs Multi-Book Deal with Guideposts Contacts: Robin Barnett Director of Public Relations tel:  (616) 698-3251 web:  robin.barnett@harpercollins.com Kelly Mangold Senior Vice President, Guideposts tel:  (203) 749-0250 web:  kmangold@guideposts.org   Grand Rapids, Mich., May 7, 2015 — According to a new deal between Zondervan and Guideposts, Zondervan will bring Guideposts’ bestselling annual devotionals to the retail market. Over the next three years, Zondervan will publish and distribute multiple editions of Daily Guideposts and Morning with Jesus. Guideposts will continue to compile the devotionals and its direct-to-consumer marketing.  “We are honored…

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ECPA Presents Dr. Lane T. and Mrs. Ebeth Dennis with the Industry’s Jordon Lifetime Achievement Award

ECPA Presents Dr. Lane T. and Mrs. Ebeth Dennis with the Industry’s Jordon Lifetime Achievement Award  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Mark Kuyper, ECPA President/CEO, 480-966-3998, mkuyper@ecpa.org Murfreesboro, Tenn., May 5, 2015 — For their remarkable contributions to Christian publishing, and in recognition of a lifetime of service to Christ and excellence in gospel ministry, ECPA President/CEO Mark Kuyper presented Dr. Lane T. and Mrs. Ebeth Dennis the industry’s Jordon Lifetime Achievement Award on May 5 in Murfreesboro Tennessee, at the ECPA Awards Banquet…

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Seven Tyndale Titles named as Finalists For 2015 Christian Book Awards®

Seven Tyndale Titles named as Finalists for 2015 Christian Book Awards® Media Contact:  Andrea Martin: andreamartin@tyndale.com / 630-784-5318  Carol Stream, IL (April 20, 2015) – The following Tyndale House Publishers titles have been announced as Finalists for The Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) 2015 Christian Book Awards®, honoring Christian publishing’s best book and Bible releases of the year: Bibles: Every Man’s Bible NIV, Stephen Arterburn & Dean Merrill, General Editors  Tyndale House Publishers, 978-1-4143-8105-3  Life Application Study Bible HCSB Tyndale House Publishers, 978-1-4143-8120-6  Children: …

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