FAQs
Thank you for visiting our FAQ’s page, we hope you will be able to find the answer you are looking for from the categories below. If this page has not been able to assist in your enquiry on this occasion, please call us on 01342 306700 or email cat@catmedia.global with your question.
Please click on the heading or sub-heading of your question below where we hope to have provided a suitable answer for your needs.
Accounts
General
How can we make a payment directly to your company bank account?
Please email our accounts department: mcook@catmedia.global
What are your payment terms?
Our payment terms are 30 days from the date of invoice unless alternative agreement made
What card payments do you accept?
We accept all debit cards, Mastercard and Visa credit cards
Editorial
Features
How can I find a feature that appeared in a previous issue of Association Meetings International magazine?
Features from Association Meetings International magazine can be found on the AMI features section of the AMI website. Please follow the link AMI Features
How can I find a feature that appeared in a previous issue of Meetings & Incentive Travel magazine?
Features from Meetings & Incentive Travel magazine can be found in the M&IT features section of the M&IT website. Please follow the link M&IT Features
How can I get a list of forward features for M&IT and/or AMI magazine/s?
Please email: JSkogqvist@catmedia.global
How far in advance do you work for M&IT features?
Destination and subject articles are commissioned three months before publication (i.e. April for the July/August edition).
How far in advance do you work for AMI features?
Destination and subject articles are commissioned three months before publication. Publication is in the first week, or thereabouts, of February, April, May, August, October, November. Editorial copy should be supplied one month before publication date to jlancaster@catmedia.global
Adding a comment on M&IT or AMI
How can I add a new thread to mailbag on M&IT or readers' forum on AMI?
For M&IT go to mitmagazine.co.uk/mailbag/. At the top of the page you will see a button to add your post.
For AMI go to amimagazine.global/readers-forum/. At the top of the page you will see a button to add your post.
How can I add a comment to a post on M&IT or AMI?
So you first need to find the post you’d like to comment on. Once you’re there scroll to the bottom of the story, there you will find a comment box hosted by Disqus. You can either log in to your disqus account or post anonymously, once you have entered your comment, press post response.
News scheduling
How far do you work in advance for M&IT?
M&IT commissions features three months in advance (e.g. February for the May edition).
How far do you work in advance for AMI?
Destination and subject articles are commissioned three months before publication. Publication is in the first week of February, April, June, September, October, December. Editorial copy should be supplied one month before publication date to jlancaster@catmedia.global
How do I get my association editorial coverage in ami?
AMI is keen to receive information from international associations and NFP organisations about their major appointments, policy shifts, convention changes, organisational alterations, governance and strategy developments and issues and opinions on the latest trends, both positive and negative, in the world of association conventions and congresses. Please email the editor James Lancaster at jlancaster@catmedia.global
How far do you work in advance for news on mitmagazine.co.uk?
News is updated daily on mitmagazine.co.uk, with the strongest stories going into the next print issue.
Press release & coverage
Who do I send press releases or information for features to?
For M&IT, please email: editorial@catmedia.global
For AMI, please email: jlancaster@catmedia.global
How can I get my company editorial coverage in M&IT?
M&IT wants to hear the latest news on industry trends, initiatives, research, venues and destinations pertinent to our audience – UK-based meeting, incentive, conference and event organisers. We are always looking for case studies of recent events to showcase creativity, logistical challenges and how events meet business objectives. Please contact our editorial team on +44 (0) 1342 306 700 or editorial@catmedia.global
How do I get my association editorial coverage in AMI?
AMI is keen to receive information from international associations and NFP organisations about their major appointments, policy shifts, convention changes, organisational alterations, governance and strategy developments and issues and opinions on the latest trends, both positive and negative, in the world of association conventions and congresses. Please email the editor James Lancaster at jlancaster@catmedia.global
Events
M&IT Awards
How do l enter the Meetings & Incentive Travel Awards [M&IT Awards]?
The M&IT awards are voted for by the readers of Meetings & Incentive Travel magazine and therefore does not have an entry process. However, you may request voting forms to distribute to your customers or alternatively direct your customers to our online voting form: www.mitawards.co.uk/vote/.
There is a special award for the M&IT Personality of the Year, this is open to voting at www.mitawards.co.uk/vote/personality-of-the-year/.
How do l vote in the Meetings & Incentive Travel Awards [M&IT Awards]?
You can vote in the M&IT Awards at: www.mitawards.co.uk/vote/.
How do I purchase tickets for The M&IT Awards?
Follow this link to go directly to the ticket booking page.
What is your cancellation policy for the Meetings & Incentive Travel Awards [M&IT Awards]?
Tickets purchased at the full rate may be cancelled in writing to lcoleridge@catmedia.global A refund for the full rate ticket is given, subject to the following:
- A refund will be given for all cancellations received more than six weeks prior
to the event date subject to an administration fee of £50 per invoice. (Applies to cancellation notifications received up to the 17th January 2019) - Cancellations received between six and four weeks prior to the event date will be charged at 65% of the cost per ticket. (Applies to cancellations received between 18th January 2019 – 31st January 2019)
- No refunds will be given for cancellations received within four weeks of the event date. (This applies to cancellations received from 1st February 2019)
Are there any photographs from the awards?
Yes. Please see the gallery section on the M&IT awards website here.
Production
Production schedule
What is the deadline for my advert?
Copy due dates are listed on the Confirmation of Booking paperwork sent at the time of booking, but a reminder will be emailed to the booking contact prior to deadline.
What if I can't meet the artwork deadline/I need an extension?
Please call or email Amanda Ludman, Production Manager on +44 (0)1342 306727 or aludman@catmedia.global without delay.
Resizing images
How do I resize my pictures?
You will need to open the image using an image viewer and editor (Irfanview can be downloaded for free if you do not already have one). Offer Microsoft picture manager or other package recommended by editorial.
