Conferences and other events of interest to magazine professionals in Canada, the U.S. and beyond.
Digital Media Marketing and Editorial Internship, Culturally Modified, Smithers, BC
Post-secondary students or recent graduates (within 3 years), 21 hours a week, June 12-Sept. 27, 2019, $17.50/hour. Part of the internship can be done remotely. Application deadline: June 1, 2019.
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.
Applications for internship subsidies extended to April 25, 2019
The Magazine Association of BC still has some funding available for subsidies of up to $4500 to assist member magazines with the cost of an internship.
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.
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.
Job Opportunity: Intern, Mountain Sledder magazine, Golden BC – CANCELLED
$15/hour, 20 hours/week, Fall 2018 to Winter 2019 with a holiday break.
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.
Job Opportunity: Publisher’s Assistant – Internship, Common Ground – FILLED
$14/hour, 20 hours/week, Sept. 4/18-Feb. 18/19 with holiday break. Position open until filled.
MagsBC 2018 AGM & Social Event May 24
At 6 p.m., Subculture at Creative Coworkers, 343 Railway Street, Vancouver. Please RSVP
NEW! Magazine Coach Program Launched at MagsBC
Pairing experts in a particular area with member magazines for a half or full day consultation.
Internship Subsidy Program 2018: Call for Applications
MagsBC is now accepting applications from our member magazines for spring and summer 2018.
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.