Magazine Editor Takes on Greater Challenges as AIA Dallas Seeks to Energize Architecture Community

Sept. 9, 2011 - PRLog -- DALLAS, TX (www.AIADallas.org ) – The American Institute of Architects (AIA) in Dallas announces that Linda Mastaglio, who has served as the managing editor of their Columns magazine for the past five years, will take on a significantly larger role as the association seeks to increase the visibility and viability of its art and architectural publication.  

Mastaglio’s efforts will extend beyond traditional print publication management as she improves upon and expands editorial possibilities. In addition to Mastaglio’s current duties, new responsibilities include re-packaging of articles for multiple uses, developing an online version of the magazine, and coordination of multiple media platforms, including video, podcasts, and other web-exclusive content.

Mastaglio also serves as a member of AIA Dallas’s newly created Columns Advisory Board (CAB), consisting of art and architectural industry experts in North Texas. These editorial advisors seek to infuse the publication with creativity and energy as it focuses on providing readers with a refreshing approach to the architectural design profession.  
Columns is a four-time award winning quarterly publication produced by the Dallas Chapter of the American Institute of Architects and is the premiere arts and architecture magazine in North Texas.

Mastaglio is the owner of Thoughts, Words & Images (TWI), an award-winning communications company. Founded in 1996, TWI offers comprehensive public relations and marketing strategies for businesses, universities, and non-profit associations nationwide.  As a minority, woman-owned business enterprise, certified through the North Central Texas Regional Certification Agency, TWI streamlines communication between customers, employees, investors and the media.

Media Contact
Name: Elly Armistead
Phone: (214) 880-1510
E-Mail: earmistead@aiadallas.org

About AIA Dallas:
AIA Dallas, the fifth largest AIA Chapter in the U.S., encourages, promotes, advances and coordinates efforts to uphold the highest standards of the architectural profession in the community, while creating positive change through design. AIA Dallas has a membership base of more than 2,000 members and 300 architectural firms. More information about AIA Dallas can be found online at www.aiadallas.org.

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Thoughts, Words & Images (TWI), founded in 1996, offers comprehensive public relations and marketing strategies for businesses, universities, and non-profit associations nationwide. We help clients communicate with customers, employees, investors and the media … and our efforts lead to measurable, bottom-line success. TWI is a minority, woman-owned business enterprise certified through the North Central Texas Regional Certification Agency. The firm is directed by Linda Mastaglio, an established, award-winning leader in the communications industry.