
Congratulations to the CBP Member publications who were finalists and winners in the Canadian Online Publishing Awards
Eighteen Websites Named Best in Canada at Premier Canadian Online Publishing Awards
View the Winners at www.canadianonlinepublishingawards.ca
View a highlight video of the awards show.
The winners were announced October 26th at the Gladstone Hotel in front of a crowd of over 150 people. This unique awards program, produced by Masthead, recognizes excellence in online editorial and innovation by Canadian magazine and website publishers.
The top-performing B2B publisher was IT World Canada, which won two awards, including Best Overall Online-Only Website and Best News.
Fifty-seven finalists also received certificates.
Over 250 entries were received, representing large and small publishers from across Canada with magazine websites and online-only websites.
Websites competed in up to 10 categories ranging from best news articles to best design to overall best website. All entries in each category were reviewed by an independent judging panel of highly regarded industry professionals and experts. The panels determined the winner and list of finalists in each category, based on their own expertise and criteria.
The following CBP member publications were finalists:
Up Here Online, Up Here Publishing; Canadian Technician, Newcom Business Media; Salon52, Salon Communications; TruckNews, Business Information Group; ITBusiness.ca; IT World Canada; CAMagazine.com; Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants; and Computer Dealer News, IT World Canada.
CBP Members received top awards in four b2b categories:
Best overall magazine website:
Salon52
Salon Communications
Morella Aguirre, Editor in Chief
Anupa Mistry, Editorial Assistant
Guillermo Ohno, Web Designer
Best overall online-only website:
ITBusiness.ca
IT World Canada
Joaquim P. Menezes, Senior Online Editor
Brian Jackson, Staff Writer
Best Video:
Trucknews.com
Business Information Group
James Menzies, Executive Editor
Adam Ledlow , Managing Editor
Lou Smyrlis, Editorial Director
Julia Kuzeljevich, Features Editor
Brad Ling, Video Editor
Best News
IT World Canada
IT World Canada
Shane Schick, Editor in Chief
Dave Webb , Editor
Greg Meckbach, Editor
Howard Solomon, Assistant Editor
Nestor Arellano, Wire Editor
Kathleen Lau, Senior Writer
Jennifer Kavur, Senior Writer
Rafael Ruffolo, Staff Writer
For full information on contest, and to view the Gallery of Finalists, please visit www.canadianonlinepublishingawards.com

B2B Executive Forum – November 3 & 4 in New York
There are only one week left to reserve your seat at ABM's all-new 2009 Executive Forum, taking place at 7 World Trade Center in New York this November 3 & 4 and featuring a powerful agenda, an impressive line-up of industry thought leaders to provide attendees with real answers for today as well as real solutions for tomorrow, and two days of valuable networking opportunities.
Click here to find out who has been added to the agenda!
Calling All B-to-B Editors!
Submit your best editorial work now for the chance to be honored with one of the b-to-b industry's most prestigious editorial awards, the Jesse H. Neal Awards hosted by the American Business Media.
Click here for your ticket to editorial stardom, or here to download the call for entries PDF. Submissions must be postmarked by Friday, December 4.
B-to-B Case Study Series Now Available Online
Third in series confirms power of hybrid events
ABM recently partnered with BtoB magazine to compile a series of case studies from previous BtoB coverage that showcases the strategies b-to-b media companies are utilizing to achieve their objectives. While the complete series is now available in the Research & Marketing section of ABM's Web site, the third case study, on Lightolier's recent product launch, is featured here to emphasize the power of hybrid events in both cost savings and valuable attendee experiences.
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ABM Annual Report 2008-2009
This year, for the first time ever, ABM is delivering its Annual Report straight to members desktops. Not only can you read about ABM's 2008-2009 fiscal year, but you'll be able to dive deep into the Association's various activities.