Videos
Most videos here come from professional development sessions and panels hosted by MagsBC. Explore our Resources section for more tools and insights.
For Ad Salespeople
Advertising Revenue: Developing Scalable New Revenue Streams with Jacqueline Loch, SJC Media Canada
Reimagining Online Magazines ... Deep Cuts and Deep Dives with Madeline Montoya
Diversifying Advertisers and Bringing Back Clients - Michelle Allison
Selling Digital Ads to Print Clients
MagsBC presents "The Art of Ad Sales — Tales from an Industry Insider" with Gwen Dunant
For Editors
Reimagining Online Magazines ... Deep Cuts and Deep Dives with Madeline Montoya
AI and Journalism: Navigating a Rapidly Changing World with Sandra E. Martin
Let AI Do the Boring Stuff So You Can Focus More on Serving Your Community with Joe Amditis
Using Strategic Storytelling to Revitalize Your Brand and Deepen Your Connection with Trish Snyder
Getting the Most Out of Your Email Strategy with Dan Oshinsky, Inbox Collective
How to Set Up Analytics for Your Magazine
Cultural Intelligence - Shannon Carranco, Ziya Jones, Kevin Taghabon, Kareece Whittle-Brown
Navigating Change In The Age Of Burnout - Matea Kulić, Lue Palmer, AnnMarie MacKinnon
Marketing Your Magazine's Podcast - Michelle Allison / Stacy Bradshaw
Building Good Relationships With BIPOC Writers - Phoebe Wang
Building Better Stories - for magazine editors and writers
Stealing Someone Else's Voice by Ijeoma Oluo
Race, Culture, and the Gatekeepers of Language by Ijeoma Oluo
MagsBC presents “Work Your Workflow: 23 Editorial Production Snags and Solutions” with Jess Ross
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
For Writers
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?”
