News - POMA

SHOT Show Success in the Desert!

January 27, 2025

As POMA’s executive director, I write a column from time to time on upcoming news and events and the state of the organization. Today’s edition focuses on my trip to...

Sponsors and Speakers Announced for POMA Meet-Up at SHOT Show

January 09, 2025

Over the past year, the Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA) has held special gatherings for media members at trade shows and conventions, called POMA Meet-Ups. The next POMA Meet-Up will...

POMA Updates Membership Categories

December 10, 2024

The Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA) is excited to announce that it has updated its membership categories to better reflect current outdoor media....

One Brick at a Time Soon Makes a Wall

November 24, 2024

It truly is the most wonderful time of the year. Yes, I include our traditional holiday celebrations in this sentiment with Thanksgiving upon us and the rush toward Christmas and...

POMA Meet-Up: SHOT Show

November 15, 2024

The Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA) is holding its fourth POMA Meet-Up at SHOT Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. All POMA members are invited to attend this event!...

INSIGHT SESSION: Chat with an Editor – Jade Moldae, Editor of Shooting Industry Magazine

October 20, 2024

Join POMA's Insight Sessions for a new series, “Chat with an Editor,” where we have casual conversations with editors in the outdoors space. Our second session in the series is...

INSIGHT SESSION: Chat with an Editor – PJ Delhomme, Editor of Fair Chase Magazine

October 20, 2024

Join POMA's Insight Sessions for a new series, “Chat with an Editor,” where we have casual conversations with editors in the outdoors space. The inaugural session features PJ Delhomme, Editor...

INSIGHT SESSION: Get the Most out of SHOT Show with NSSF’s Chris Dolnack

October 09, 2024

Unlock the full potential of your SHOT Show experience with our exclusive webinar, "Get the Most out of SHOT Show with NSSF’s Chris Dolnack." This special edition is open to...

INSIGHT SESSION: Mastering the Waves: Advanced Podcasting Techniques with Cody McLaughlin

October 09, 2024

Join us for an exclusive webinar with podcasting maestro Cody McLaughlin of Trout Stream Studios, designed specifically for corporate partners and members of the Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA). Cody...

Mike Clingan Joins POMA Board of Directors

October 09, 2024

Mike Clingan has joined the Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA) Board of Directors. Clingan will fill the chair of outgoing director Kevin Paulson....

Time for a Second Wind Before the Rush

October 02, 2024

All organizations and companies have a workflow throughout the year. Some times are a bit slower than others, and other times it’s a mad rush to keep up. POMA is...

NASGW & POMA Announce Finalists for the 2024 Caliber Awards

September 27, 2024

The National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW) in partnership with the Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA), has chosen the top three products in seven categories including Best New Rifle...

POMA Meet-Up at G.O.A.L.S.

August 19, 2024

The Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA) held its third Meet-Up of the year, during the first annual Gun Owners of America Gun Owners Advocacy and Leadership Summit (G.O.A.L.S) in Knoxville...

POMA Meet-Up: G.O.A.L.S.

July 25, 2024

The Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA) is holding its third POMA Meet-Up of the year at the Gun Owners Advocacy and Leadership Summit (G.O.A.L.S.) in Knoxville, Tennessee. All media members...

POMA Meet-Up at ICAST

July 18, 2024

On Thursday morning, July 18, the Professional Outdoor Media Association held its second gathering for members at ICAST, the world’s largest sportfishing trade show. Attendees heard briefings from the American...

POMA Works Best When You’re in Charge

July 05, 2024

As a child of the 80’s when capitalism was not a dirty word to nearly anyone, I freely confess I am a fan. The system works best, not flawlessly, but...

Lake Erie and Maumee State Lodge to Host Outdoor Media in 2025

June 25, 2024

The Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA) is excited to announce that it will hold its 2025 Annual Meeting at Maumee Bay Lodge & Conference Center, hosted by Destination Toledo. The...

POMA Meet-Up: ICAST

June 17, 2024

The Professional Outdoor Media Association is holding its second POMA Meet-Up, hosted by the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) at ICAST 2024 in Orlando. POMA Board Member Gabriella Hoffman and Executive...

Add Your Headshot to Your POMA Profile

June 02, 2024

One benefit of belonging to POMA is receiving a press card. As we continue to update our website, we are also working on streamlining the press card process. This includes...

A Rookie’s Perspective on POMA 2024

May 17, 2024

For many of us, traveling on business is a two-edged sword. On the one hand, we travel for good reasons: to gain knowledge, network, share information, collaborate, etc. All are...

POMA Announces Award Winners

May 06, 2024

The Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA) 2024 Award Winners were announced during POMA’s Annual Meeting in Pinewood, South Carolina, on May 7....

POMA Meet-Up: Join us in Dallas during the NRA’s Annual Meeting

May 04, 2024

Join us for the kickoff of the very first POMA Meet-Up featuring the National Rifle Association. POMA Meet-Ups have been created to put outdoor media members in the room with...

POMA Meet-Up: Join us in Dallas during the NRA's Annual Meeting

April 18, 2024

POMA is kicking off a new pilot program, tentatively called a POMA Meet-Up, at the National Rifle Association's 2024 Annual Meeting in Dallas, Texas on May 19. POMA members are...

POMA’s 2024 Annual Meeting Registration Closes April 22

April 17, 2024

Don’t delay! You have less than a week left to register for the Professional Outdoor Media Association’s Annual Meeting, held May 6-8 in Pinewood, South Carolina, hosted by the South...