New Provincial Funding Announced for Books and Magazines
On April 17, 2023 at BC Book Day in Victoria, Lana Popham, Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport announced $400,000 in new funding 2024-2026 for BC books and magazines.
On April 17, 2023 at BC Book Day in Victoria, Lana Popham, Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport announced $400,000 in new funding 2024-2026 for BC books and magazines.
“Don’t pigeon-hole yourself – try everything you are offered.”
“The industry is very tough right now, but there are also many opportunities.”
By Zenev and Associates based on 2021 Jan-Mar feedback from publishers, staff, freelancers and others in the Canadian magazine industry. AMPA/MagsBC initiative.
Thirteen systems such as Issuu and PressReader were reviewed, analyzed and rated from a publisher’s and a reader’s viewpoint by Jessica Fabrizius with research assistance from Lindsay Stone.
With Jessica Fabrizius. Includes features, costs, and user experience of 11 providers. Registrants will receive the draft report in advance of the webinar.
Brief announcement about Journalism Tax Measures and Canadian Heritage funding.
Forms, guidelines, and modernization plans have all been posted. Deadline: March 16, 2020
Includes insights into revenues and sustainability, digital content and presence, engagement and more.
Cancelled because of lack of interest.
Cancelled because of lack of interest.
More news expected later this fall.
Magazine professionals, publishers, freelancers and students are welcome to attend but must RSVP.
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.
MagsBC board member Natasha Sanders-Kay has organized a panel at WORD on Sunday Sept. 25 @ 3:40 p.m. called “Inclusive Magazine Publishing: Barriers and Strategies for Writers and Publishers.”
“We provide a place for the long-form essay which is a more serious study of a book.”