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Welcome to Magazines University. In the magazine world, prestige and professional development, networking opportunities and nightlife, come together to create the premiere national publishing event, Magazines University.
- Soak up the knowledge of world-class speakers
- Learn in hands-on how-to sessions
- Tailor an itinerary that suits your interests and needs
- Play at our luncheons, dinners, receptions and parties
- Socialize at our network-enhancing, career-building events
- Visit the Masthead Trade Show to view new technologies, products and services
- Lounge in the old world ambience of The Old Mill Inn & Spa
Attend to learn, to meet with and be recognized by your professional peers, to identify trends, increase your skill set and refine your marketing and editorial strategies. There is always a buzz around Magazines University. Be a part of this prestigious national magazine industry event!
Events at Magazines University are held at The Old Mill Inn & Spa, located at Old Mill Road and Bloor Street in Toronto. The Old Mill Inn & Spa offers plenty of free parking and is steps from The Old Mill subway stop. To register for these exciting events click on the "register now" button.
Low Rates and Early-Bird
Extraordinary Value!
Many of the events at Magazines University have special rates for association members — in addition to the discount Early-Bird rates! If you or your magazine belong to any of the associations listed below or on the registration form, you are entitled to the special association rate for all events, regardless of the sponsoring group. It’s extraordinary value — and just one of the many benefits derived from the unique organizational structure of Magazines University.
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Canadian Business Press
CBP represents the interests of business, professional and farm magazines and provides advocacy, professional development services, networking, sales tools, research and promotional activities. It also presents the annual Kenneth R. Wilson Awards.
Contact: Philip J. Boyd, President, Phone: 416-239-1022; Fax: 416-239-1076;
email: philboyd@cbp.ca;
Web site: www.cbp.ca
CMC Circulation Management Association of Canada
CMC is a volunteer organization that offers professional development seminars, scholarships and a newsletter for circulation professionals. It also presents the ACE Awards. Memberships are offered to individuals rather than magazines.
Contact: Brian Gillett; Phone: 905-729-1046; Fax: 905-729-0227;
email: cmc@tamcirc.ca;
Web site: www.circ.org
CCAB/BPA Worldwide
The Canadian Circulations Audit Board (CCAB) is a not-for-profit circulation auditing organization with over 500 Canadian consumer magazines, business publications and newspaper members. Internationally, BPA has the largest membership of any media auditing organization in the world with a count of 5300 media properties and media buyers in over 20 countries.
CCAB is the only Canadian provider of circulation auditing with two full-service Canadian offices staffed by Canadians to serve our membership.
Contact: Tim Peel; Phone: 416-487-2418; Fax: 416-487-6405;
email: mpeel@bpaww.com;
Web site: www.bpaww.com
Magazines Canada
Magazines Canada is Canada’s leading industry association, representing over 300 Canadian consumer titles. This member- driven organization serves all Canadian magazines through ongoing advocacy, advertising services, a dedicated small magazines office, distribution services, professional development and marketing and promotions.
Contact: Edra Sefton; Phone: 416-504-0274 ext. 224; Fax: 416-504-0437;
email: courses@magazinescanada.ca;
Web site: www.magazinescanada.ca
Masthead Magazine and MastheadOnline.com
Masthead is the trade journal of the Canadian magazine industry providing the “big picture” six times a year with news, features and opinion. MastheadOnline.com offers news, a popular job board and industry links. Masthead also sponsors the Masthead Trade Show at Magazines University., and produces the Canadian Newsstand Awards.
Contact: Masthead, Phone: 905-625-7070; Fax: 905-625-4856;
email: wshields@masthead.ca;
Web sites: www.mastheadonline.com; www.newsstandawards.ca
Periodical Publishers Exchange
The Periodical Publishers Exchange is a group of independent publishers who meet to discuss and gain information on a variety of topics relating to the publishing industry. The association was formed 27 years ago by a handful of Toronto-area independent publishers who felt the need to meet monthly in an effort to seek advice from peers, monitor trends in the industry and express their thoughts and views. Members include consumer magazine publishers, business-to-business publishers, and special-interest publishers.
Web site: www.ppehome.org
Participating Association
Canadian Society of Magazine Editors
CSME provides the editors of Canada's leading consumer and trade magazines a forum for the discussion of issues of mutual interest, encourages excellence and innovation in the creation of magazine content, fosters professional integrity in its craft, and assists in its members' professional development.
Contact: Vanessa Higgs, Executive Administrator;
email: csmeadmin@hotmail.com;
Web site: www.canadianeditors.ca
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