Tag: niche publishing

Upcoming Events and Professional Development as of Aug 14, 2026

Conferences and professional development of interest to the magazine industry, journalists and writers in Canada, the U.S. and beyond, updated Aug 16, 2026

Upcoming Events and Professional Development as of May 29, 2026

Conferences and professional development of interest to the magazine industry, journalists and writers in Canada, the U.S. and beyond, updated May 29, 2026

Upcoming Events and Professional Development as of Mar 10, 2026

Conferences and professional development of interest to the magazine industry, journalists and writers in Canada, the U.S. and beyond, updated Mar 10, 2026

Glenn Alderson, Editor-in-Chief, RANGE Magazine

On publishing a small niche magazine & collaboration, the key element to future success in the magazine industry. Favourite quote: “Make your own momentum.”

Upcoming Events and Professional Development as of Jan 7, 2026

Conferences and professional development of interest to the magazine industry, journalists and writers in Canada, the U.S. and beyond, updated Jan 7, 2026

Jessie Johnston, Editor/Publisher, Asparagus Magazine

"Don’t pigeon-hole yourself – try everything you are offered."

TeLeni Koochin, Publisher, BAZOOF! Magazine

"The industry is very tough right now, but there are also many opportunities."

The State of Diversity, Inclusion and Equity in the Canadian Magazine Industry – 2021 Survey Results

By Zenev and Associates based on 2021 Jan-Mar feedback from publishers, staff, freelancers and others in the Canadian magazine industry. AMPA/MagsBC initiative.

Paula Fairweather, Publisher, Preview Magazine

“Cultural pursuits, no matter the stream, feed the soul.”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Upcoming Magazine Submission Periods and Deadlines as of March 25, 2019

Includes contests and awards.

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.

CANCELLED: Tracey McKinley’s session on Defining and Distinguishing Your Brand Feb. 2/19

Upcoming Magazine Submission Periods and Deadlines as of January 10, 2019

Upcoming Events and ProDev as of January 9, 2019

Including Subscription Sales and Branding workshops with Tracey McKinley.