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The Great Canadian Magazine PitchFest

Webinar: The 2025 Great Canadian Magazine PitchFest

The annual speed-dating event for the magazine industry is back - PitchFest! Join online Jan 17, in partnership with Pandemic University, 10:00 AM–3:00 PM PST

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PROCLAMATION: BC Magazine Day – December 1, 2024

Sunday, December 1 has been declared BC Magazine Day 2024! What will you do to recognize your contribution to our industry for BC Magazine Day 2024?

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Webinar: Deconstructing the Pitch: How to Sell Any Story, Anywhere

Join online Dec 9 for this Strategies for Canadian magazines webinar with Omar Mouallem, get one step closer to writing for your favourite magazines11 a.m. PST

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CPF Magazine – Aid to Publishers 2025-2026 Program Open

Deadline for funding application for 2025-2026 program is Nov 28, 2023. Links to application guidelines and more, and CPF contact information.

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Magazines West Conference 2024, Vancouver, BC

MagsWest conference 2024, Nov 22, in person in Vancouver for magazine professionals, with keynotes, a workshop, consultations and networking

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Webinar: A Digital Editor’s Guide to Cookies, GA4 and Other First-Party Data

Join online Nov 7 for this webinar with Dana DiTomaso, harness the power of first-party data to elevate your digital editorial efforts, 11 a.m. PST, 12 a.m. MST

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Non-Traditional Newsstands Pilot Project

Aim is to test out alternative distribution channels for BC magazines, initial focus on theatres, performing arts venues and festivals in Metro Vancouver.

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Internship: WordWorks Magazine Editor Intern — FILLED

Paid internship at WordWorks magazine for Editor Intern, temporary part-time 100% remote position, 20 hours/week for 18 weeks, beginning on or around October 21

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Register Now for a Magazine Doctor Session, Nov. 22, 2024

Book a 30-minute one-on-one Magazine Doctor session at MagsWest 2024 conference with a magazine consultant, Nov 22, in person in Vancouver

Read More » Pan-Canadian Webinar: 25 Newsletters Every Publisher Should Launch Now, Dan Oshinsky, Oct 24, 2024

Webinar: 25 Newsletters Every Publisher Should Launch Now

Join online Oct 24 for this pan-Canadian webinar with Dan Oshinsky, identify the most impactful newsletter types for your audience, 10 a.m. PST, 11 a.m. MST

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Pitching the Pitch at WV/24

MagsBC and Word Vancouver present Pitching the Pitch at 30th anniversary, Sep 28, moderator Jessica Key and panelists

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Register Now for Magazines West Conference 2024

MagsWest conference 2024, Nov 22, in person in Vancouver for magazine professionals, with keynotes, a workshop, consultations and networking

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