I'm late in posting this, but here's the September / October 2026 edition MBC Today, including my letter from the editor and a link to the digital version preview of the magazine (the full version is an exclusive benefit for its subscribers).
Dear Readers,
Are you sick of me telling you how excited I am for Vegas yet? I've been hawking the upcoming September events there in my last couple of letters from the editor.
But I can't help it! I'm so, so excited! I won't rehash what I've already written in the past couple of issues about what we're anticipating at the Vegas events, especially because Tommy does a phenomenal job in this issue of MBC Today to preview them. I'll just say once more that I simply can't wait...and I hope to see you there!
I'll let you in on a little editor's secret: I frequently get anxious when planning an issue of this publication because I'm afraid we won't have enough content. And you know what? Rarely, if ever, is that the actual case. There is so much to share. The AMBC Board of Directors, AMBC Trusted Suppliers, and AMBC Members at large always rally and end up submitting such rich content that I now simply try to better each issue and make it more robust that the last.
This issue is no exception. I had to cut content to get it down to 44 pages. And I have a feeling that the next issue for November / December 2026 will be a record-breaker as far as page count goes. It's such a privilege to produce and edit this publication, and I thank you all for your continued positive feedback and constructive criticism that keeps it growing in popularity, usefulness, and timeliness in our unique print, shipping, packing, logistics, mailbox, and business center industry.
That being said, once a year or so I like to remind you all that you're not just readers of this magazine. You're also its reason for being. This is your publication, so please always feel free to submit a thought, an idea, an article, a photo, a funny quip for MBC Funnies, a quote, book suggestion, or podcast share for Shrimps, an opinion piece, a hack, a tip, a trick, or whatever you want.
AMBC wants this publication to be as relevant and engaging as possible, and to do that we need as many diverse voices as possible. It's essential.
So please, never hesitate to reach out and share something for consideration of publication. It never has to be eloquent or well-written, because my job as the editor and producer is to not only review and polish a piece (some need much more work than others), but sometimes it's to take a basic outline or a few thoughts and help create a piece.
We crowdsource this publication. It's a magazine by and for AMBC Members and our far-reaching industry. It started out as a simple then-AMPC newsletter in the 1980s and, since AMPC became AMBC and transitioned into a non-profit member-run organization in the 2010s, has become the industry-leading publication read not just by AMBC Members, but by industry leaders far and wide.
Isn't that awesome!? AMBC is truly leading the way with its "Members Helping Members" motto so clearly exemplified in the content you submit to MBC Today. So, thank you. And please keep that content coming!
I can't wait to see so many of you in Vegas in a matter of days. (Have I mentioned yet that I'm excited?)
Onward!
With care,
Marty Johnson (he/him)
Founder | Uncle Marty's
Columnist | Ask Uncle Marty™
Editor & Producer | MBC Today
Co-Host | MoJo Motivation™ Podcast
Business & Leadership Coach | AYM High Consultants
askunclemarty.com · @askunclemarty
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