Last updated February 8, 2024 by Doris Fiedrich. If you don’t see your event here, please email Sylvia Skene, Executive Director, MagsBC with all details.
MagsBC reserves the right to post only those events of interest to its members and others in the magazine industry. Events are in-person unless otherwise indicated.
Professional Development
Feb 13, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. PST – Flipping Objections on the Spot webinar with Ryan Dohrn, brought to you by the Magazine Association of BC, Alberta Magazine Publishers Association, Magazines Canada and L’Association québécoise des éditeurs de magazines.
Feb 21, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. PST – Using Strategic Storytelling to Revitalize Your Brand and Deepen Your Connection with Your Audience webinar with Trish Snyder, brought to you by the Magazine Association of BC, Alberta Magazine Publishers Association, Magazines Canada and L’Association québécoise des éditeurs de magazines.
Feb 29, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. PST – How to Grow and Maximize Newsletter Ad Revenue with Dan Oshinsky, brought to you by the Magazine Association of BC, Alberta Magazine Publishers Association, Magazines Canada and L’Association québécoise des éditeurs de magazines.
March 5, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. PST – Wanna Buy a Magazine? Buyer and Seller Tips for Valuing a Brand and Getting the Most Out of a Deal with James Hewes and Scott Jamieson, brought to you by the Magazine Association of BC, Alberta Magazine Publishers Association, Magazines Canada and L’Association québécoise des éditeurs de magazines.
April 2, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. PST – Editorial Fact-Checking and Responsible Journalism: Part 1 webinar with Allison Baker and Viviane Fairbank, brought to you by the Magazine Association of BC, Alberta Magazine Publishers Association, Magazines Canada and L’Association québécoise des éditeurs de magazines.
Conferences, Festivals & Other Events 2024
Feb 7-10 AWP Conference & Bookfair. Association of Writers & Writing Programs. Kansas City, MO. Event proposal guidelines here.
April 17-19 Niche Media Conference. Chicago, IL. Register now, early bird ends Mar. 18, regular price until Apr. 17.
April 24-25 BC Library Conference. Vancouver, BC. More info here.
May 14 An Evening with David Sedaris, Vancouver Writers Fest. Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
April 28 – May 5 The Festival of Literary Diversity (FOLD). Brampton, ON. Hybrid events. Registration opening soon.
June 4-6 FIPP World Media Congress 2024. Cascais, Portugal. Get your tickets here.
June 12-21 Sustaining shared futures: Congress 2024 of the Humanities and Social Sciences. McGill University, Montreal, QC. Register here.
June 21-23 Editors Canada 2024 National Conference. Vancouver, BC. Registration opening soon.
June 27 – July 2 American Library Association Conference. San Diego, CA. Registration opens Feb 20.
[Sept] WORD Vancouver Festival. Vancouver, BC. Dates tbd.
Sept 20 – Oct 13 Culture Days. Hybrid event with in-person events throughout Vancouver, BC. Participation guide here.
Sept 26 2024 Alberta Magazines Conference, Calgary, AB. AMPA.
Oct 17-20 Whistler Writers Festival. Whistler, BC.
Oct 25-27 (master classes Oct 23 & 24) Surrey International Writers’ Conference. Surrey, BC. Hybrid event. Registration opens June 5, 12 p.m. PST.
Oct 21-27 Vancouver Writers Fest. Vancouver, BC. Hybrid event. Dates tbd.
[Oct] Vancouver Art Book Fair. Vancouver, BC. Dates tbd.
I Heart Magazines
I Heart Magazines is a podcast by the Magazines Association of BC, hosted by Asna Shaikh and Sylvia Skene, featuring conversations with magazine makers, artists, journalists and content creators on topics relevant to magazine publishing. We also cover important news and updates in each episode. Available on all major podcast apps and on our website.
- Episode 1: Anti-Oppressive Editorial with andrea bennett and Jesse Winter
- Episode 2: Exporting Canadian Magazines with Regina Erak and Lisa Kadane
- Episode 3: All About Awards with Leah Edwards and Carleigh Baker
- Episode 4: Emerging Talent & Mentorship with Lue Palmer and Adhel Arop
- Episode 5: Magazine Podcasts (& Other Non-Traditional Content) with Dr. Dave Musgrove, Linda Solomon Wood, and Lenore Newman
- Episode 6: BONUS: Rapid-Fire Round-Up with Adhel Arop, Carleigh Baker, andrea bennet, Leah Edwards, Regina Erak, Lisa Kadane, Dr. Dave Musgrove, Jesse Winter, and Linda Solomon Wood
Audiomag
AudioMag was a podcast by Magazines Canada featuring industry experts on various topics. Past episodes are available on iTunes and other RSS aggregators.
- Episode 179: A Retail Circulation Update with Craig Sweetman (published May 3/22) *Last episode.
- Episode 178: A History of Podcasts in a Podcast About Podcasts (published Apr. 14/22)
Feature image by Marek Levak (Pexels)
