By Zenev and Associates based on 2021 Jan-Mar feedback from publishers, staff, freelancers and others in the Canadian magazine industry. AMPA/MagsBC initiative.
Webinar, Sept. 27/21: Social Media is the New Website: Strategies for Magazines
Social media accounts are becoming the face of a magazine. Marketer Kayi Wong shares tips on putting your best face forward.
CANCELLED: Export Series Aug. 30-Sept. 1, 2021: Diversifying Revenues and Readers: Exporting to Europe and the World
Covers: introduction to exporting, opportunities/pitfalls of internationalizing content, rights, contracts, CPF export grants, international syndication, distribution, subscriptions.
Webinar, Oct. 6: Selling Digital Advertising to Clients Who Prefer Print
Publisher Danielle Labrie of Annex Business Media shares trends and tips with the magazine industry.
Webinar Sept. 14, 2021: Marketing Your Magazine’s Podcast
Michelle Allison and Stacy Bradshaw of Annex Business Media share their top tips.
Job Opportunity: Communications, Marketing and Events Coordinator, MagsBC – FILLED
One-year contract, $28/hour, full-time except for July 2022 (1/2 time), unpaid 2-week winter break. Applicants must be able to work in Vancouver as needed. Application deadline: July 28, 2021.
COVID-19 News Related to BC Magazine Publishers, Staff, Freelancers, and Others
Resources for the BC magazine industry and others.
Paula Fairweather, Publisher, Preview Magazine
“Cultural pursuits no matter the stream feed the soul.”
MagsBC Members: Internship Subsidy Applications Now Being Received
Subject to Canada Periodical Fund approving our funding application.
COVID-19 Support for Magazine Publishers, Staff and Freelancers
Resources for the BC magazine industry and others.
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.
Special Measures for Journalism – A Guide for Magazines
Notes on the final components of phase 2 emergency funding by Canadian Heritage for magazines who didn’t receive ATP or CCA funding this year. Deadline extended to August 7, 2020 @ 2 p.m. PT.
Workshops July 14-16 on the Special Measures for Journalism Fund – CHANGE
To help BC magazines apply for funding through this program.
Phase 2 of Canadian Heritage Emergency Funding Announced
Forty-five million earmarked for print and digital magazines and weekly newspapers across Canada.
COVID-19 Support for Magazine Publishers, Staff and Freelancers
Resources for the BC magazine industry and others.
Job Opportunity: Editor, Douglas Magazine, Victoria – FILLED
Full-time, $45,000 per year.
Job Opportunity: Ad Sales Rep, WordWorks magazine
Flexible hours, part-time, work from home, commission-based (25%). Application deadline June 12, 2020.
Shaleeta Harrison, Publications Manager, LINK Magazine
“Working in magazines is a vibrant and engaging experience.”
COVID-19 devastates magazine publishing sector
Based on a nationwide survey distributed in March 2020 to publishers by a consortium of magazine associations, 154 publishers representing 394 publications across Canada estimate they will lose up to $65 million in revenues.
CBC reports on impact of crisis on local newspapers and magazines
April 9, 2020 coverage.
News release: COVID-19: The Government of Canada is taking action to support the publishing and news sectors
Brief announcement about Journalism Tax Measures and Canadian Heritage funding.
On the Coronavirus, MagsWest 2020, and all that
Conference postponed until September 2020.
Job Opportunity: Publisher, the Verdict, Vancouver
Full-time, permanent. Application deadline: March 20, 2020.
CPF Aid To Publishers 2020-2021 Program Now Open!
Forms, guidelines, and modernization plans have all been posted. Deadline: March 16, 2020
Job Opportunity: Operations Manager, Geist Magazine, Vancouver
20 hours/week, $20,800/year (approx $1,733/month). Circulation, marketing, fundraising, bookkeeping, grants, office support, possibly editorial.