Jones Publishing
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Jones Publishing, located in Iola, Wisconsin
produces a number of publication dealing with collectibles including "Teddy Bear Review" which is dedicated to the collection and hobby
of teddy bear
s and soft sculpture
collecting and Dolls Magazine. They also publish craft
magazines including "http://www.dollccmag.com/Doll
Crafter & Costuming"], "the Crafts Report", "Fired Arts & Crafts"; and the board gaming magazine "Knucklebones
".
On March 1, 1985, Joe Jones turned in his resignation letter at the magazine publishing company where he worked for over a decade. It was a one-year notice.
For the following year he worked nights and weekends to prepare to launch a company that would have to support his family, watching meticulously that none of his planning was done on company time. Exactly one year later, March 1, 1986, from the basement of his house, he founded Joe Jones Agency, which would soon become Jones Publishing, Inc. Starting with two magazines, a start-up called Camping & RV Trader and a custom publication for a non-profit group, he soon grew the company to a staff of over a dozen employees working out of his basement.
Moving out of the basement, the company expanded its publishing client base and acquired additional titles of its own. In 1990, Jones Publishing began serving two aviation member organizations, the Cessna Owners Organization and the Piper Owner Society. In March of 1994 the company built its existing 15,000 square feet building in Iola, WI, and continued to expand to serve additional markets, including the craft and collectible fields. Additional publishing platforms were added to print magazines to include books, digital magazines, websites, newsletters, and more.
Now in its 26th year, Jones Publishing has grown to 24 employees. The company publishes six magazine titles, serves three member organizations, runs national trade shows and events, hosts multiple websites and discussion boards, and produces several newsletters. In addition, Jones Publishing offers several custom publishing options for companies who want to expand their marketing efforts and increase their influence with customers.
Jones Publishing is a family-owned business, with second generation leadership of son Ryan, President with continued active input from parents Joe and Maggie. They pride themselves in the company’s small-town values, like trustworthiness, integrity, and commitment. But it has attracted a staff of world-class talent, including writers, editors, and technical support that are the top names in their fields.
The daily mission at Jones Publishing is to publish the most vital information for each community of readers in order to promote the growth of the companies who serve those communities. Each member of the JP team adds a unique contribution to the mission and is continually striving to give you nothing less than the highest quality in publishing.
Iola, Wisconsin
Iola is a village in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,298 at the 2000 census. The village is located partially within the Town of Iola. A small portion lies within the adjacent Town of Scandinavia...
produces a number of publication dealing with collectibles including "Teddy Bear Review" which is dedicated to the collection and hobby
Hobby
A hobby is a regular activity or interest that is undertaken for pleasure, typically done during one's leisure time.- Etymology :A hobby horse is a wooden or wickerwork toy made to be ridden just like a real horse...
of teddy bear
Teddy bear
The teddy bear is a stuffed toy bear. They are usually stuffed with soft, white cotton and have smooth and soft fur. It is an enduring form of a stuffed animal in many countries, often serving the purpose of entertaining children. In recent times, some teddy bears have become collector's items...
s and soft sculpture
Stuffed animal
A stuffed toy is a toy sewn from cloth, plush, or other textiles, and stuffed with straw, beans, plastic pellets, cotton, synthetic fibres, or other similar materials. Stuffed toys are also known as plush toys A stuffed toy is a toy sewn from cloth, plush, or other textiles, and stuffed with straw,...
collecting and Dolls Magazine. They also publish craft
Craft
A craft is a branch of a profession that requires some particular kind of skilled work. In historical sense, particularly as pertinent to the Medieval history and earlier, the term is usually applied towards people occupied in small-scale production of goods.-Development from the past until...
magazines including "http://www.dollccmag.com/Doll
Doll
A doll is a model of a human being, often used as a toy for children. Dolls have traditionally been used in magic and religious rituals throughout the world, and traditional dolls made of materials like clay and wood are found in the Americas, Asia, Africa and Europe. The earliest documented dolls...
Crafter & Costuming"], "the Crafts Report", "Fired Arts & Crafts"; and the board gaming magazine "Knucklebones
Knucklebones (magazine)
Knucklebones was a bi-monthly United States-based magazine, focused on providing news and reviews of board games and card games. The magazine included some puzzles and contests, typically with a game-oriented theme, and also included puzzles such as Sudoku and crosswords.Knucklebones won praise on...
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On March 1, 1985, Joe Jones turned in his resignation letter at the magazine publishing company where he worked for over a decade. It was a one-year notice.
For the following year he worked nights and weekends to prepare to launch a company that would have to support his family, watching meticulously that none of his planning was done on company time. Exactly one year later, March 1, 1986, from the basement of his house, he founded Joe Jones Agency, which would soon become Jones Publishing, Inc. Starting with two magazines, a start-up called Camping & RV Trader and a custom publication for a non-profit group, he soon grew the company to a staff of over a dozen employees working out of his basement.
Moving out of the basement, the company expanded its publishing client base and acquired additional titles of its own. In 1990, Jones Publishing began serving two aviation member organizations, the Cessna Owners Organization and the Piper Owner Society. In March of 1994 the company built its existing 15,000 square feet building in Iola, WI, and continued to expand to serve additional markets, including the craft and collectible fields. Additional publishing platforms were added to print magazines to include books, digital magazines, websites, newsletters, and more.
Now in its 26th year, Jones Publishing has grown to 24 employees. The company publishes six magazine titles, serves three member organizations, runs national trade shows and events, hosts multiple websites and discussion boards, and produces several newsletters. In addition, Jones Publishing offers several custom publishing options for companies who want to expand their marketing efforts and increase their influence with customers.
Jones Publishing is a family-owned business, with second generation leadership of son Ryan, President with continued active input from parents Joe and Maggie. They pride themselves in the company’s small-town values, like trustworthiness, integrity, and commitment. But it has attracted a staff of world-class talent, including writers, editors, and technical support that are the top names in their fields.
The daily mission at Jones Publishing is to publish the most vital information for each community of readers in order to promote the growth of the companies who serve those communities. Each member of the JP team adds a unique contribution to the mission and is continually striving to give you nothing less than the highest quality in publishing.