Conferences, webinars and other events of interest to magazine professionals in Canada, the U.S. and beyond.
Professional Development
Webinars, workshops and other training opportunities
MagsBC offers webinars and seminars throughout the year and shares information about conferences and training opportunities through our event blog posts under News.
If your magazine is a member of the Magazine Association of BC, you may be able to register for one or more of these sessions for free as a membership benefit. Contact Sylvia Skene, executive director, MagsBC for the promotional code.
MagsBC, AMPA and Magazines Canada members can also register at our discounted member rates.
Note that Creative BC's Magazine Publishers Travel Support Program, financial support offered to MagsBC and Magazines Canada members to attend conferences, has been suspended for 2020-2021.
Professional development for the spring of 2021 has been funded by:
Canadian Heritage offering $31.5 million in additional recovery funding in 2021-2022
MagsBC members can attend Magazines Canada Town Hall 10 a.m. PDT July 8 with Harold Boies, Canadian Heritage Periodical Publishing Policy and Programs.
CPF Business Innovation – Introduction to Funding and Q&A July 7, 2021 @ noon PDT
With David Harkness, Manager, Collective Initiatives & Business Innovation, CPF, Canadian Heritage. Free registration.
Webinar June 29, 2021: Diversifying Advertisers and Bringing Back Clients
Michelle Allison of Annex Business Media discusses ways to expand your magazine’s client base and woo back former advertisers.
Upcoming Events and ProDev as of May 14, 2021
Conferences, webinars and other events of interest to magazine professionals in Canada, the U.S. and beyond.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Training for Magazine Media Professionals
April 21, 2021, 9:30-11:30 a.m. PT. With Elise Ahenkorah.
Need Help With Your Magazine? Register for a “Doctor” Session Now!
Discuss digital marketing, audience engagement, grant writing, business strategy, and more in an intensive one-on-one 45-minute session with Lisa Manfield, Allyson McGrane or Patrick Sauriol.
Upcoming Events and ProDev as of Feb. 5, 2021
Conferences, webinars and other events of interest to magazine professionals in Canada, the U.S. and beyond.
Presentation on Digital Content Delivery Systems, Feb. 25/21 at 2 p.m. PT
With Jessica Fabrizius. Includes features, costs, and user experience of 11 providers. Registrants will receive the draft report in advance of the webinar.
Upcoming Events and ProDev as of Jan. 13, 2021
Conferences, webinars and other events of interest to magazine professionals in Canada, the U.S. and beyond.
Aid To Publishers – Digital Periodical & Magazine funding – Q&A
For magazine publishers who have never applied to CPF’s Aid To Publishers Program, either the new Digital Periodical or the revised Magazine funding sub-component, or who want information on the latter’s changes.
Upcoming Events and ProDev as of Oct. 13, 2020
Conferences and other events of interest to magazine professionals in Canada, the U.S. and beyond. Includes recent cancellations and postponements.
MagsWest 2020 Is Back With a Series of Webinars in September!
One conference webinar each day from September 14 to 18 and from 21 to 25 on topics from scrollytelling to investigative journalism, service packages to revenue diversity strategies.
Upcoming Events and ProDev as of Sept. 2, 2020
Conferences and other events of interest to magazine professionals in Canada, the U.S. and beyond. Includes recent cancellations and postponements.
Workshops July 14-16 on the Special Measures for Journalism Fund – CHANGE
To help BC magazines apply for funding through this program.
Upcoming Events and ProDev as of July 7, 2020
Conferences and other events of interest to magazine professionals in Canada, the U.S. and beyond. Includes recent cancellations and postponements.
Upcoming Events and ProDev as of April 14, 2020
Conferences and other events of interest to magazine professionals in Canada, the U.S. and beyond. Includes recent cancellations and postponements.
Upcoming Events and ProDev as of March 17, 2020
Conferences and other events of interest to magazine professionals in Canada, the U.S. and beyond.
On the Coronavirus, MagsWest 2020, and all that
Conference postponed until September 2020.
Pitching Intensive, Feb. 18 & Mar. 4, 2020
Pitching seminar with editor Anicka Quin and freelancer Tim Querengesser, Feb. 18. Attendees can then present ideas at our Pitchfest, March 4 to magazine editors. Both in Vancouver.
FIPP 2019 World Media Congress, Nov. 12-14
Includes insights into revenues and sustainability, digital content and presence, engagement and more.
Upcoming Events and ProDev as of December 12, 2019
Conferences and other events of interest to magazine professionals in Canada, the U.S. and beyond.
Innovative Approaches to Copyright Matters – Webinar, Nov. 13
10:30 a.m. PST. Access Copyright talks about their copyright tracking initiatives.
CANCELLED – Tax basics for freelancers workshop, November 7 with Jessica Somers
Cancelled because of lack of interest.
CANCELLED – Get help with your magazine’s finances! Register for a 1/2 hour consultation with Jessica Somers on November 7
Cancelled because of lack of interest.
Upcoming Events and ProDev as of September 23, 2019
Conferences and other events of interest to magazine professionals in Canada, the U.S. and beyond.
Canada Periodical Fund Information Session cancelled, will be rescheduled
Webinar/teleconference on the proposed changes to CPF’s Aid To Publishers Fund.
Upcoming Events and ProDev as of July 9, 2019
Conferences and other events of interest to magazine professionals in Canada, the U.S. and beyond.
Richer, Deeper, Better: Greater Inclusivity, Accountability and Respect in Publishing Workshops – UPDATE
In Vancouver and Victoria, May 23 and 24. Workshops feature Cicely Blain, Chelene Knight, Melanie Samuels and Jónina Kirton. Sessions include respectful work environment (employer’s obligations, HR best practices), unpacking diversity (cultural appropriation, indigenization, etc.), the front lines (role plays on how to deal with discrimination and harassment), and supporting change.
Upcoming Events and ProDev as of March 25, 2019
Conferences and other events of interest to magazine professionals in Canada, the U.S. and beyond.
BC Book Day and Creative Industries Week return to Victoria, April 30 and May 1
Magazine professionals, publishers, freelancers and students are welcome to attend but must RSVP.
MagsWest 2019 Report
Although the 2019 MagsWest conference had lower attendance than last year, with about eighty delegates registered over the three days, attendees rated most of the 17 sessions and 21 speakers very highly.
Magazines West Conference, February 28-March 2, 2019, Vancouver – Early Bird Prices End Feb. 17!
Schedule of programming and events with links to more information and to register.
CANCELLED: Tracey McKinley’s session on Defining and Distinguishing Your Brand Feb. 2/19
Because of low registration numbers, we have had to cancel this workshop. We hope to see you at our conference, Feb. 28-Mar. 2, 2019.
Upcoming Events and ProDev as of January 9, 2019
Including Subscription Sales and Branding workshops with Tracey McKinley.
Call for Internship Subsidy Applications until February 1, 2019
Member magazines can apply for subsidies of up to $4500 for an internship between April 1, 2019 and February 29, 2020.
Don’t miss Tracey McKinley’s Session on Defining and Distinguishing Your Brand, Saturday Feb. 2, 2019!
Increase your understanding of essential brand marketing principles and take away tips on how to improve and enhance your magazine’s brand at this 3-hour session in Vancouver.
Subscription Sales: How to Maximize Your Magazine’s Impact – Workshop, January 31, 2019
Tracey McKinley presents the best ways to sell subscriptions for maximum returns and the offers and messages that help to ramp up your results. at this 3-hour workshop in Vancouver. Register now to save!
Ryan Dohrn’s Final Advertising Sales Webinar Now January 10, 2019
Oct. 3: 7 Ways to Drive Revenue Right Now | Nov. 8: Flipping Objections on the Spot | Dec. 6: 10 Habits of High-Performing Sales Managers. All, 11 a.m. PST / 12 p.m. MST.
Upcoming Events and ProDev as of November 9, 2018
Upcoming conferences, professional development sessions and webinars, festivals and more.
Scott Bullock to Present a Webinar on Covers That Sell, November 22, 2018 — CANCELLED
Tips on how to make your magazine cover stand out at the newsstand.
Upcoming Events and ProDev as of October 11, 2018
Upcoming conferences, professional development sessions and webinars, festivals and more.
Creative BC Launches Magazine Publishers Travel Support Program
MagsBC and Magazines Canada member magazine publishers may apply for a 50% reimbursement of eligible costs to attend conferences between April 1/18 to March 31/19. These may include travel costs, design and printing of promotional materials, administration and overhead.
Ryan Dohrn to Present 3 Advertising Sales Webinars Fall 2018
Oct. 3: 7 Ways to Drive Revenue Right Now | Nov. 8: Flipping Objections on the Spot | Dec. 6: 10 Habits of High-Performing Sales Managers. All, 11 a.m. PST / 12 p.m. MST.
Kim Pittaway to Present Two Seminars on Online Writing and Story Editing, October 27, 2018
Getting Clicks: Online and Social Media Display Writing | Building Better Stories for Editors
Upcoming Events and ProDev as of September 1, 2018
Upcoming conferences, professional development sessions and webinars, festivals and more.