Tag: digital publishing

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.

CPF Aid To Publishers 2020-2021 Program Now Open!

Forms, guidelines, and modernization plans have all been posted. Deadline: March 16, 2020

Shashi Bhat, Editor-in-Chief, EVENT Magazine

"The breadth of creativity is exceptional if editors are willing to search for it."

FIPP 2019 World Media Congress, Nov. 12-14

Includes insights into revenues and sustainability, digital content and presence, engagement and more.

New Award for BC Magazine of the Year

As well as new achievement awards for Manitoba and Saskatchewan magazines by the Alberta Magazine Publishers Association (AMPA).

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.

Delay to Canada Periodical Fund Aid To Publishers Program for 2020-2021

More news expected later this fall.

Upcoming Magazine Submission and Other Deadlines as of July 9, 2019

Of interest to our members. Includes contests, calls for submission, awards and a fellowship.

We’re Inviting You To Our MagsBC AGM and Social, June 25, 2019

Six p.m. at The Art Room, Mount Pleasant Community Centre, 1 Kingsway, Vancouver. All interested magazine professionals, freelancers and students are welcome to attend. After-social at The Wallflower at 7:15 p.m. Please RSVP.

Diversity and Inclusivity Transit Shelter Ad Campaign Now Up!

Ten transit shelter ads will be up between April 15 and May 6, 2019.

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.

MagsBC Transit Shelter Ads Now Up!

Our Read BC Magazines campaign runs from March 4 to April 7, 2019.

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.

Upcoming Events and ProDev as of January 9, 2019

Including Subscription Sales and Branding workshops with Tracey McKinley.

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.

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.

Making the Digital Leap Forward Research Paper

Information on features, costs, and user experience of Issuu, Zinio, Magzter, Mag+ and 3D Issue digital content delivery systems as of January 2018.

Publishing Unbound: an evening on the future of publishing, Feb. 9/18

Publishing Unbound is a public reading and reception on inclusivity and accountability in Canadian magazine and book publishing.

New Member Magazine: Western Living

Be inspired by new MagsBC member, Western Living! Featured in each issue are the people, places, homes, gardens, food and adventure from Winnipeg to Victoria, and everywhere in-between.

Magazines West Conference Returns October 26-27, 2017

Video: Transforming Your Magazine Into a Powerhouse Online Presence

A talk on defining and pursuing your publishing goals using the Web and email by Hal Niedzviecki, author, speaker, publisher of Broken Pencil

MagNet 2017: State of the Newsstand Nation

A report on this session, which looks at trends and issues over the last year, by Natasha Sanders-Kay, MagsBC Board Member.

MagNet 2017 Session: CASL Compliance

Summary of a 2-part workshop on CASL with Derek Lackey, president, Direct Marketing Association of Canada.