Press & Media
Publishing. Technology. Business.
Author, publisher, and digital strategist covering the intersection of artificial intelligence, independent publishing, creative technology, entrepreneurship, and the creator economy.
Live media timeline
A running record of media credential applications, published coverage, and appearances. Updated as each status changes.
August 2026
September 2026
November 2026
Conference coverage
Applications, confirmed credentials, upcoming coverage, and published reporting from conferences covering technology, publishing, creativity, and entrepreneurship.
Adobe MAX 2026
Miami Beach, Florida
November 10–12, 2026
Coverage focus: Creative technology, AI workflows, publishing tools, independent creators.
Creator Con Detroit
Detroit, Michigan
Coverage focus: Independent publishing, entrepreneurship, technology, creator-economy businesses.
SXSW 2027
Austin, Texas
March 2027
Coverage focus: Publishing, artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship, technology, creator economy.
ACL Publishing is not a sponsor, partner, or official media affiliate of any conference listed. Statuses are updated manually only when the underlying credential, attendance, or published coverage is confirmed.
About
Anthony C. Lumpkin is an author, publisher, entrepreneur, and digital strategist whose work sits at the intersection of publishing, technology, design, and practical business innovation.
He leads ACL Publishing, an independent publishing company focused on helping authors move from idea to professionally published work while maintaining ownership of their intellectual property.
He also founded TL Web Design, where his work focuses on web design, digital strategy, branding, and technology solutions for businesses and organizations.
Anthony writes and speaks about independent publishing, artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship, web design, creative technology, and how emerging tools affect everyday professionals and small businesses.
TL Web DesignEditorial focus
Select a beat to see how it is covered.
Published coverage
Only published, linkable work appears as an article. Planned pieces are labelled Coming soon until they publish.
Tool launches make headlines. The lasting story is how small teams rebuild their process around them — and what that means for independent publishers.
What authors actually need: rights clarity, distribution, and a launch plan that survives week two.
A practical framework for identity work when there is no design department.
Preview of the coverage plan: operators, not influencers.
Photo gallery & video
Conference photography, speaking, books, and behind-the-scenes imagery publish here as each event is covered.
Books
Cover artwork is available in the press kit. Full details on each title's page.
Speaking
Select a topic for the overview, audience, session length and key takeaways.
Awards & recognition
2024
Recognized for contributions to publishing and business in Northeast Ohio.
2026
Media credential applications submitted for Adobe MAX 2026 and Creator Con Detroit. Approval pending.
Press kit
Media Kit — Updated August 2026. Additional asset packages are added as they are produced.
Short and long-form biography for programs and intros.
High-resolution headshots, print and web.
Primary mark, stacked mark, transparent PNG and SVG.
Studio logo package for co-branded materials.
Cover artwork for all published titles.
Inside the media kit
Interview requests
Requests are reviewed within two business days. For urgent deadlines, email media@aclpublishing.com directly.
Anthony C. Lumpkin
Publisher, ACL Publishing · Founder, TL Web Design
