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Covering the people, ideas, and technology shaping publishing, creativity, AI, and business.

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Credentials, coverage, and milestones

A running record of media credential applications, published coverage, and appearances. Updated as each status changes.

August 2026

September 2026

November 2026

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Conference coverage program

Approved credentials appear in full color. Pending applications are shown in grayscale until confirmed.

Adobe MAX

Los Angeles, CA

Oct 2026

Application Submitted

Creator Con Detroit

Detroit, MI

Sep 2026

Application Submitted

SXSW

Austin, TX

Mar 2027

Upcoming

CES

Las Vegas, NV

Upcoming

NAB Show

Las Vegas, NV

Upcoming

VidCon

Anaheim, CA

Upcoming

INBOUND

Boston, MA

Upcoming

Social Media Marketing World

San Diego, CA

Upcoming

Adobe Summit

Las Vegas, NV

Upcoming

About

Anthony C. Lumpkin

Anthony C. Lumpkin — publisher of ACL Publishing and owner of TL Web Design

Anthony C. Lumpkin is the publisher of ACL Publishing and owner of TL Web Design.

His work focuses on publishing, web design, AI, branding, digital strategy, entrepreneurship, and helping organizations communicate more effectively through design and technology.

Rather than reporting on conferences, he explains why ideas matter and how people can apply them — translating announcements into decisions readers can act on.

Anthony C. Lumpkin

ACL PublishingTL Web Design

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Featured coverage

Recent and upcoming stories

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Artificial IntelligenceEditorialAugust 2026

Why creative AI workflows matter more than the demos

Tool launches make headlines. The lasting story is how small teams rebuild their process around them — and what that means for independent publishers.

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PublishingAugust 2026

The independent publishing stack in 2026

What authors actually need: rights clarity, distribution, and a launch plan that survives week two.

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BrandingAugust 2026

Brand systems for small businesses that ship

A practical framework for identity work when there is no design department.

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Creator EconomySeptember 2026

Detroit's creator economy is a business story

Preview of the coverage plan: operators, not influencers.

Speaking

Topics and formats

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Awards & recognition

Recognition timeline

2024

Who's Who in Black Cleveland

Recognized for contributions to publishing and business in Northeast Ohio.

2026

Conference coverage program begins

Adobe MAX and Creator Con Detroit credential applications submitted.

Press kit

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Current media kit v1.0 · updated August 2026. Additional asset packages are added as they are produced.

Media Kit (PDF)

Full press kit: bio, coverage focus, credentials, contact.

Biography

Short and long-form biography for programs and intros.

Available on request

Professional Headshots

High-resolution headshots, print and web.

Available on request

ACL Publishing Logos

Primary mark, stacked mark, transparent PNG and SVG.

Available on request

TL Web Design Logos

Studio logo package for co-branded materials.

Available on request

Book Images

Cover artwork for all published titles.

Available on request

Interview requests

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Requests are reviewed within two business days. For urgent deadlines, email media@aclpublishing.com directly.

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Anthony C. Lumpkin
Publisher, ACL Publishing · Owner, TL Web Design

ACL Publishing