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News in Brief (NiB) is the monthly newsletter from the DPA which informs all members about the latest news and developments in the data publishing industry. It covers four key areas; DPA news, industry news, legal & public affairs, and events & training. Below are the articles from our latest edition. Please note any items with a padlock symbol, are only available (in full) to members.

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DPA welcomes four new members
28 Apr 2008

DPA's membership continues to grow with four new members approved at the last Board Meeting on 8 April. We are delighted to welcome Product Development Corporation (PDC), Counterparty Link, Outsell Inc. and GAP Books to the DPA.

New Board members join DPA
28 Apr 2008

We are delighted to welcome four new Board Members to the DPA. They are Richard Price from RBI Search, Jane Macken from Haymarket Business Solutions and Nigel Dickinson from D&B and Kate Worlock from Outsell Inc.

Two DPA members become Liverymen
28 Apr 2008

Trevor Fenwick, of Euromonitor International plc and Graham Bond of The Hemming Group were invested as Liverymen at The Worshipful Company of Stationers and Newspaper Makers at the start of this month.

Derek Carter to chair judging for DPA Awards 2008
28 Apr 2008

We are delighted to announce that Derek Carter, former CEO of Emap Communications, will oversee the judging process for this year’s DPA Awards.

New venture for Alan Phillip
28 Apr 2008

Alan Phillip, formerly of AP Information Services has set up a new business venture entitled GAP Books.

Take part in an upcoming training session at the DPA
28 Apr 2008

Writing & Editing for the Web

Friday 30 May, 2pm-5.30pm, DPA Offices, London

This session looks at the skills necessary to write effectively on the internet.

DPA online community:have your say
28 Apr 2008

The DPA online community is a great opportunity to exchange views and post contributions on issues of current and common concern.

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