Concrete & Measurable Benefits

POMA offers some of the most innovative membership benefits of any media organization. Take a look at what POMA is doing for its members:

Welcome Packet — New and renewing members receive a welcome packet that includes a hard-plastic POMA ID card, window decals and additional membership information. Carry the ID card in a wallet or purse or have the card punched so it can be worn on a clip lanyard as a conference/trade show badge.

Web Site — POMA’s Web site is divided into two sections, one for the public and one for members. The public site (www.professionaloutdoormedia.org) provides a general overview of POMA, the mission statement, irrevocable charter, bylaws, membership criteria, membership applications and a FAQs section. The Members Only Web site (www.professionaloutdoormedia.com) requires an individual username and password to access. It houses all information pertinent to members.

POMA Briefs  — This newsletter is e-mailed to members biweekly, except in the months of POMA Briefs’ quarterly printings. It’s also archived on the Members Only Web site. A great way for new members to acquaint themselves with POMA’s services and history is to read the back issues of POMA Briefs.

Annual Business Conference — POMA holds an annual business conference incorporating business sessions and field events. The purpose of the conference is to help all members, media and corporate, grow their businesses and to offer networking opportunities.

Money Line — Job opportunities and market listings are e-mailed weekly to members. POMA members often have access to these opportunities before they are listed anywhere else. This service isn’t just for media members. Career opportunities for PR specialists, graphic designers, sales and marketing people and more are included.

Photo Galleries — POMA Media Members may take advantage of a the POMA Photographer Galleries, which offer the public and potential buyers a wide sampling of each photographer's work. Members make sales from the galleries on a regular basis.

Outdoor Speakers Bureau — The speakers bureau promotes members and non-members and negotiates speaking engagements for them. POMA members receive a higher fee than non-members. Speakers cover a wide range of topics from the traditional outdoor sports to journalism to marketing.

Business Advocacy — POMA watches for issues that affects members' ability to make a living. When the organization identifies an issue that negatively affects members' working environment, POMA steps in. POMA has been effective at changing regulations regarding on issues such as fees for filming on public lands and rules regarding air travel with lithium batteries.

Business Discounts Program — This program offers discounts on valuable business products and services for all POMA members. Discounts on travel services, advertising, Web site hosting, cameras, computer equipment and much more are included. The Business Discounts Directory, on the Members Only Web site, is updated quarterly.

POMA<35  — Here is a program created especially for a group of members under 35 who are focusing on bringing the industry's young professionals  —journalists, marketing and communications people  — together so they can network and build relationships now that will serve the industry later as they move up the corporate and freelance ladders. Veteran members enjoy working with this group to help them provide the services that young professionals need to be successful at work and life. Internship opportunities.

Trade Tips — This Web-based business service offers vocational and business enhancement tips that cover a wide range of subjects for both media and CP members.

Tech Talk — This Web-based service offers tips and info on technology, from products to Web sites to computers and software to Internet techniques. Tons of helpful tips for both media and CP members are included.

TeleSeminars — Thirty- to 90-minute educational teleconference sessions on business, craft, finances and technology offer members opportunities to continue to grow their businesses. Some of the TeleSeminars have included how to self-syndicate your work and digital photography tips. No other media organization offers this service to its members. The only charge to attend sessions is the long-distance fee for the call.

CP Corner — Utilizing a real-time, interactive online posting system, CPs post 50- to 250-word briefs to the CP Corner section of the Members Only Web site for review by members.

Member News — This section highlights members’ accomplishments, and can be posted to by the membership.

Real-time Profile Update System — Using this system, members ensure that their contact information is always current. The system is also connected to the application process, so new members can access their profiles the day they are approved.

Online Membership Directory — The online directory is set up to work in concert with the application and member profile update systems, ensuring that directory information is current. Members may search the Media, Corporate Partner, Retired and Public Agency databases on several criteria such as name, company and state. Results are listed with a link to the contact information for each member shown.

Quarterly Directories — Printable PDF-format membership directories are posted on the Web site quarterly. The directories are easy to access and print. This system allows POMA to keep the directories as current as possible.

Member Mailing Lists  — The POMA membership mailing list is available to all members for no fee. The list is delivered in an Excel format that includes mail and e-mail addresses and telephone numbers.

Individual POMA E-mail Address — Members may request a personalized e-mail address, such as yourname@professionaloutdoormedia.org. Sign-up information is included in the Members Only section, under “Your Own POMA E-Mail Address.”

Trade Partnerships — POMA is the first and only media organization to become a member of the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), American Sportfishing Association (ASA) and Archery Trade Association (ATA). Membership in these organizations has helped POMA to establish mutually beneficial partnerships with these three key trade groups. POMA is committed to having an annual presence at these organizations’ trade shows to interact with POMA members in attendance.

POMA/NSSF Grits Gresham Communicator Award;
POMA/RBFF Homer Circle Fishing Communicator Award and POMA/ATA Fred Bear Archery & Bowhunting Communicator of the Year Award
These awards are tremendous benefits to the organization and communicators who receive the honors. The awards were developed through partnerships with the National Shooting Sports Foundation, Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation and Archery Trade Association. The awards are presented annually at premier functions at the SHOT, ICAST and ATA Shows, respectively.

Discounted NSSF Individual Membership — The NSSF offers POMA members an exclusive half-price individual membership. This is an important benefit because it allows POMA members to take advantage of a competitively priced health insurance program.

Archery Trade Association (ATA) Partnership — POMA has developed a partnership with the ATA to foster increased interaction between the ATA and the media. This partnership will benefit all POMA members who write in the archery and bowhunting markets.

Special Press Credentials — POMA works with a variety of organizations to garner special credentials for POMA members that afford easy registration and access to events. POMA also negotiates exclusive POMA member services and benefits at many of these events.

Surveys — POMA’s leadership wants to hear from members on a wide range of organizational issues. So, from time to time, surveys or links to online survey forms are e-mailed to members. By participating in these surveys, members help to shape POMA, its direction and the services it develops.

 
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