Videos

Most videos here come from professional development sessions and panels hosted by MagsBC. Explore our Resources section for more tools and insights.

For Publishers

Our Planet, Our Pages: Reader-Supported Journalism with Katherine Bagley

Wanna Buy a Magazine? Buyer and Seller Tips ... with James Hewes and Scott Jamieson

An Indigenous Perspective on Media with Eden Fineday, IndigiNews

Magazine Fundraising and Giving: Actionable Advice with Julie Fiorini

SEO and Search Console Tuneup with Mhairi Petrovic, Out-Smarts Marketing

10 Ways to Get Your Website Audience Back, Today with Dmitry Beniaminov, Pixel Studioz

It's Time to Market: Gain Actionable Insights On How To Increase Readership and Subscriptions

How Well Is Your Magazine Doing? Gain Marketable Insights On Your Magazine's Performance with GA

Panel Discussion: Case Studies in Magazine Innovation

Magazine as Creative Studio: A Case Study in Magazine Innovation

Audience Research: How to Know What You Don't Know

No Ads, No Grants, No Problem: An UPPERCASE Magazine Case Study

Practicing Embodied Allyship with Catherine Hernandez

It's Not ALL Bad: 10 Magazine Trends & Publishing Lessons from Unprecedented Times

Macro Context for News and Magazines: Export Insights - Lizanne Barber

International Syndication Made Easy: The Content Exchange - Joris van Lierop

Global Trends in Magazine Publishing – James Hewes

Exporting Canadian Magazines into Europe - Luciano Stulin and Ingo Schultz, IPS Group

Going Global: Keys to Success From a Dutch Publisher Who Makes It Work

Keeping It Legal: Export Licensing, Contracts and Rights Clearing

Intro to International Licensing and Revenue Streams by Regina Erak for magazine media publishers

Export Intensive: Using Readly to Reach Readers Worldwide

Making Your Website More Accessible with Devon Persing

The Unique Challenges and Opportunities of Digital Publishing

Facebook Doesn't Care About You by Kate Lesniak

"Transforming Your Magazine Into a Powerhouse Online Presence” by Hal Niedzviecki

Gold-Star HR Management for Small Magazines" by Jenn Farrell

“On Equity and Inclusion” by Lėonicka Valcius

MagsBC presents “Inclusive Magazine Publishing: Barriers and Strategies for Writers and Publishers”

MagsBC presents "Events That Boost Your Brand Part 1" with Trevor Battye

MagsBC presents "Events That Boost Your Brand, Part 2" with Sandro Grison

MagsBC Presents "How to Grow Your Readership and Monetize Online Content" with Trevor Battye

MagsBC presents "Increasing Circulation for Small(er) Magazines" with Greg Keilty

Podcasts

I Heart Magazines

The 2022 podcast by the Magazine Association of BC. Sharing the love of making and reading West Coast magazines.

Episode 1: Anti-Oppressive Editorial

andrea bennett explains how to make content more inclusive through anti-oppressive copy-editing. Hear Jesse Winter’s article “Photographing Beyond ‘Needle-in-Puddle'” about the dangers of dehumanizing imagery in news stories. Plus, CPF’s Business Innovation funding program and magazine industry trends. Hosted by Asna Shaikh with news by Sylvia Skene.

Episode 2: Exporting Canadian Magazines

Learn all about the ins and outs of magazine exporting from Regina Erak. Dive into what’s popular in international markets with Lisa Kadane’s health reporting published in Dementia Connections. Plus, the events at this year’s Creative Industries Week and upcoming professional development events at MagsBC. Hosted by Sylvia Skene and Asna Shaikh.

Episode 3: All About Awards

Learn about the inner workings of the National
Media Awards (NMA) and the foundation that presents them, from Leah Edwards. Hear Carleigh Baker’s NMA-winning story “Outraged on Your Behalf,” published in subTerrain Magazine. Plus, a rundown of the magazines getting award buzz and how publishers can get their work into the running. Hosted by Asna Shaikh with news by Sylvia Skene.

Episode 4: Emerging Talent & Mentorship

Editor & writer Lue Palmer discusses mentorship and community for marginalized writers. Vancouver-based artist Adhel Arop reads her poem “In Search of Sight,” based on the Black Lives Matter movement and published in Loose Lips Magazine. Plus, some news on MagsBC’s new Code of Conduct, our internship subsidy program, and upcoming in-person professional development for magazine makers. Hosted by Asna Shaikh with news by Sylvia Skene.

Episode 5: Magazine Podcasts (& Other Non-Traditional Content)

Find out more about HistoryExtra, the BBC podcast that has had 150 million downloads since it began in 2007, from content director Dr. Dave Musgrove.

Catch an interview with Linda Solomon Wood, editor-in-chief of Canada’s National Observer, about producing Race Against Climate Change, a 6-part podcast that was nominated for a Canadian Journalism Foundation award, and hear an excerpt with Lenore Newman.

Learn about Access Copyright, MagsBC’s member campaign and our YouTube videos.

Episode 6: BONUS: Rapid-Fire Round-Up

In this episode, we wrap up this season of I Heart Magazines. Previous podcast episode guests Adhel Arop, Carleigh Baker, andrea bennett, Leah Edwards, Regina Erak, Lisa Kadane, Dr. Dave Musgrove, Jesse Winter, and Linda Solomon Wood answer rapid-fire questions such as “Who do you most admire in the magazine industry?” and “What advice would you give to your younger self?”