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MAGAZINES EAST 2013

(Monday, March 25, 8:30-5:30)

BOLD — DYNAMIC — EXCITING — RELEVANT

What you need to succeed in the Digital Age.


Register Today to ensure your choice of Sessions. Click here.

(Registration also available at the door on Monday, March 25, 2013, 8:00-9:00 a.m. Cheques & cash only.)

2013 SESSIONS

SECRETS OF AWARD-WINNING SOCIAL MEDIA PROGRAMS
9 am – 10:15 am
Kim Pittaway, Editorial Consultant, Journalist, Teacher

Want to boost the effectiveness of your social media efforts? Find out how recent winners of the Canadian Online Publishing Awards crafted their winning programs in this information-packed session led by editorial consultant Kim Pittaway. You'll see examples of cross-platform promotion, web-traffic boosters and hear advice from the team leaders behind these winning efforts.

CONTENT IS KING: HOW TO MAKE YOUR EDITORIAL WORK BETTER
9 am – 10:15 am
Jacqueline Kovacs, Managing Editor, Professionally Speaking, Ontario College of Teachers
This session will start by looking at the importance of editorial and its key relationships with both readers and advertisers. We'll wrap up with the study of one magazine was made-over to boost its editorial appeal — including pointers that participants can use at their own publications.  

PERFECT PITCH
10:45 am – Noon
Mary Jane Copps, The Phone Lady
Tick, tick, tick …today you have 20 seconds to capture a prospect’s attention on the phone and inspire conversation. How do you create the most powerful message for your brand? Mary Jane Copps, The Phone Lady, will give you effective tips and tricks that will engage advertisers, book more appointments and close more sales.

MANAGING THE MODERN MAGAZINE
10:45 am – Noon
D. B. Scott, President of Impresa Communications, strategist, consultant & market researcher for the magazine industry
No matter whether you publish in print or using mobile or tablet apps, it does you no good if you go broke.  Successful publishing companies are planned and managed. Whether your audience is small or large, whether you’re a small, not-for-profit arts and culture title, or a large consumer or b2b magazine, you need to know where you are now and where your business will be in three to five years. We’ll look at tools, templates and useful data sources that can help to plan and manage your magazine’s future. 

IS TRADITIONAL MEDIA EXTINCT? HERE IS WHAT YOUR BRAND CAN DO ABOUT IT!
Noon – 1:30 pm
Corey Poirier, Award winning motivational speaker and media brand specialist
During his dynamic Keynote Address, Media Brand Specialist, and Award Winning Speaker, Corey Poirier will reveal his thoughts on the state of the current media climate, impact of digital media, future of media, and steps his media platforms have taken to not only rise to the challenge, but thrive in spite of it. He will also address the rise in prominence of Social, Digital, and Evolving Media; sharing ways you can capitalize on these changes in your effort to make sure your brand isn’t left behind as the way people consume media, and engage with media brands, continues to evolve.

A PEEK BEHIND THE MEDIA PLANNER'S DESK
1:30 pm – 2:45 pm
Robin Cook, Senior Brand Strategist Media, Revolve
Ever wonder how media planners make their decisions?  How do they choose one medium over another?  In this digital age do people still read magazines … like actual printed words on glossy paper? In addition to a nostalgic stroll down memory lane and a leap forward into the future of magazine, Robin will share the low down on what media planners look for and how media recommendations are formed. 

CIRCULATION SOLUTIONS ON A SMALL BUDGET
1:30 pm – 2:45 pm
Faith Drinnan, CEO, The Oyster Group
Most small niche magazines have to do a lot with a little, especially when it comes to circulation.  In this session, Faith Drinnan will reveal her top circulation strategies and solutions for magazines with big circulation challenges and small budgets.  She’ll show you how to do more with less and still attract – and keep – subscribers.

COVER TO (ON-LINE) COVER — BRANDING 101
3:15 pm – 4:30 pm
Moderator, David Holt, Context Consulting
Panelists:  Jacqueline Kovacs, Mary Jane Copps, D.B. Scott, Corey Poirier, Faith Drinnan
This is code for: What’s the big picture? Where is the industry heading? What are the details that will create a better future for our industry?

NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Stick around and enjoy a social hour with other industry professionals.

Who should be there? Magazine professionals and those aspiring to work in the industry: editors, designers, photographers, writers, production and advertising sales, distribution and fulfillment and students of journalism and the media arts.

What to expect? 7 sessions on editorial, design, photography, social media, advertising/sales, marketing and production. Enjoy continental breakfast, lunch featuring keynote speaker, snacks and opportunities to socialize.

Where? Westin Nova Scotian Hotel, 1181 Hollis St., Halifax NS B3H 2P6. 1-877-993-7846

Cost? $85/member; $150/non-member
SPECIAL STUDENT RATE: $50/student

TO REGISTER, CLICK HERE.

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MagazinesEast 2012 - Session descriptions

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9 am – 10:15 am

Six Ways to Improve Relations with your Writers – David Hayes, Freelance Writer

It’s a tumultuous time for everyone, writers & publishers alike. The Internet is a great boon for us all, but also the source of some of our worst nightmares. David has been in the business, as a career freelance writer, for 30 years & writers today struggle more than at any previous time he can remember, for many reasons. David will cover editor-writer relations, rates and rights with emphasis on how sometimes, in the hurly-burly of business, writers become thought of as “content-providers” (which always sounds like they’re being lumped in with the person hired to provide IT services) when, in fact, they’re the most critical partners any magazine has. The ones who provide the stuff that is the reason readers read the magazine and often shamefully underpaid.

9 am – 10:15 am

The Closer’s Guide to Successful Advertising Sales - Sharon Resky, Atlantic Business Magazine 

Advertising and marketing is the key to a healthy bottom line and excellent editorial advantages.  Learn how to find the right fit and keep advertisers long term.

10:45 am – Noon

Digital Publishing – Is Print Dead? Myth or Fact - Martin Seto, Texterity

The demise of print has been predicted by the technology media. Is there any substance to this prediction or just media hype to create controversy to generate readers and sales of magazines and newspapers? This seminar will dig into this issue deeper and will look at the e-Publishing trends in the magazine industry and the impact of smart phones and tablets on the media habits of today's consumer.  How can magazine publishers prepare themselves for the future to survive and prosper.  Presented by Martin Seto technology blogger, ad guy and e-Publishing expert.

10:45 am – Noon

Wrap It Up –Top Tips for Smart Editorial Packaging - Anicka Quin, Western Living

 You’ve got the great content—now how do you convince your reader to dive in? The most-read stories are the ones that combine a beautifully written piece with a well-presented package that hooks the reader and keeps them engaged. Western Living Editor-in-chief Anicka Quin will talk about the 10 best ways to package your stories—from killer cover lines to winning display copy, great infographics to creative art direction. It’s about creating Velcro pages that present your content in the winning way it deserves—while sticking to your budget (and having some fun too).

1:30 pm – 2:45 pm

Enhance on the Design of your Magazine with the Bonus of Building Your Brand - Matthew Blackett, Spacing

Join Spacing's publisher and creative director, Matthew Blackett, to discuss how you can enhance the design of your magazine and build on your publication's brand with simple and creative ideas. Topics of discussion will also include events, merchandise, and contests.

1:30 pm – 2:45 pm

The Care andFeeding of the Digital Walrus, Matthew McKinnon, The Walrus

Since launching in 2003, The Walrus has consistently been Canada's most-honoured magazine. Its online companion, walrusmagazine.com, has enjoyed recent successes of its own — and has now become the capital of a growing digital planet that includes Walrus TV, The Walrus Laughs, The Walrus Blog, and a robust social media presence. Online editor Matthew McKinnon will discuss the evolution of The Walrus's digital strategy and execution, and reveal the how and why of developing web properties — including a new and radically improved walrusmagazine.com — that will keep relevant, engaging content clear and present in readers' minds.

3:15 pm – 4:30 pm

The Power of Brand Extension – Panel
Matthew McKinnon (The Walrus), Anicka Quin (Western Living) Matthew Blackett (Spacing)

What comes after the magazine? What avenues are there to expand your brand? Panellists discuss how to take that next step, what is right for you and hear about real life examples of brand extension success stories.  

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