August 4, 2010

Government

Canada Periodical Fund - Business Innovation Applicant's guide

The Canada Periodical Fund has launched its Business Innovation Applicant's guide. This component offers project funding to eligible small and mid-sized print and digital periodical publishers. It encourages innovation to adapt to changing market conditions and contributes to the diversity of content sought by Canadian readers.

For details concerning, periodical and project eligibility criteria, application requirements, assessment process and application forms, please consult the Canadian Heritage (PCH) website by clicking here.

Deadlines:

• Canadian Heritage encourages you to submit your applications as soon as possible.
• For the Business Innovation for Print Periodicals sub-component, applications must be received by PCH prior to the project start date.
• Applications received after October 1, 2010 may be considered for funding in the 2011-2012 fiscal year.
• For the Business Innovation for Digital Periodicals sub-component, complete applications must be postmarked no later than September 17, 2010.

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the program:

Telephone 1 800-641-9221 (toll free in Canada) or 819-997-4974; email: fcp-cpf@canadianheritage.gc.ca

OMDC's Digital Dialogue

OMDC hosted Digital Dialogue on June 30th at the Allstream Centre in Toronto. Digital Dialogue brought together 210 senior-level content creators working in book publishing, film, interactive digital media, magazines, music and television, as well as broadcasters, ICT leaders, venture capitalists, academia and government. Attendees, including CBP Board Member David McClung and CBP Executive Director Karen Dalton, were engaged in a dynamic discussion regarding key issues facing Ontario's cultural media content creators in the digital economy as well as issues of importance to the development of a national Digital Economy Strategy for Canada.

Minister Chan also announced the release of Ontario's Entertainment and Creative Cluster: A Framework for Growth, http://www.culture.gov.on.ca/english/cult_ind/cluster_report.htm, which lays out the vision of the ministry for the continued growth of Ontario's content-producing industries.

Association News

CBP Recommends to Canadian Government to Adopt a
"No One Left Behind" Mentality when Entering the Digital Age

Out with the old, in with the new? Not according to the Canadian Business Press (CBP). From May 10th to July 13th, 2010, the Canadian Government hosted, Digital Economy Strategy Consultations, an online national consultation aimed at building consensus among governments, the private sector, academia and the Canadian public in developing a digital economy strategy.

The CBP contributed a submission on Improving Canada's Digital Advantage. The major recommendations are as follows:

• The government must remain impartial and provide equal funding for traditional and digital media.
• The government must recognize the need for training workers unfamiliar with new forms of communications and digital media.
• The government must develop standards for digital content formatting and delivery.

"The B2B publishing industry is neither solely print nor just digital," said Karen Dalton, Executive Director, CBP. "Our audiences are engaged in a combined information gathering process that includes print, online, mobile apps and video. The challenge the government faces in creating Canada's digital content lies in finding a balance between traditional and new media."

The key themes discussed during Digital Economy Strategy Consultations were:

• Capacity to Innovate Using Digital Technologies;
• Building a World-Class Digital Infrastructure;
• Growing the Information and Communications Technology Industry;
• Digital Media: Creating Canada's Digital Content Advantage; and
• Building Digital Skills for Tomorrow.

To access a copy of the CBP's submission on Improving Canada's Digital Advantage, click here.

CBP Announces the 2010-2011 Board of Directors

CBP elects three new directors at 91st annual general meeting.

The Canadian Business Press (CBP) announced the names of the 2010-2011 Board of Directors and Officers, on June 29, at its 91st Annual General Meeting held in Toronto. Direct representatives of the association gathered at the Westin Prince Hotel to receive the chairman's report, the financial statements and to elect three new directors. Kevin Brown, President of MediaEDGE; Laura Dunphy, President and Publisher of Salon Communications Inc. and Doni White, Circulation Director of IT World Canada Inc. joined the 14-member board to serve three-year terms. All three members reside in Toronto.

For the complete list of CBP Board Members click here.

Industry News

The BPA-certified results are in! - Webinar available on-demand

On July 22nd, 2010 Texterity released the results of its fifth annual Profile of the Digital Edition Reader survey conducted with BPA Worldwide certified results. These 2010 results are culled from more than 31,000 respondents and are split into two separate reports for Consumer and B2B sectors.

The webinar featured Jack Hanrahan, Publisher of CircMatters, and presented a deep analysis which delivers the data in the context of the emerging trends in the publishing industry.

You can access these reports free of charge at www.texterity.com/info-request.

Click here to view the on-demand webinar.

David Verklin to Address Attendees at ABC Annual Conference Luncheon in Toronto

David Verklin has been a staple at ABC conferences throughout the years. His energizing delivery, lively topics and unique lightning round questions made him a popular panel moderator and ABC is pleased to announce that he will captivate its members at the ABC Annual Conference held on November 10 - 11th, 2010. Read more.

ABM Update

ABM Announces new President and CEO

The American Business Media (ABM) announced that it has named Clark Pettit as President and CEO, succeeding Gordon T. Hughes II.

Pettit has extensive experience driving digital transformation in the entertainment and music industries. He has held key technology and senior management positions at major public media companies and at a digital media services startup within a major consulting firm, and has also advised private equity funds investing in media companies. His work in the U.S. market is enhanced by a global perspective gained from significant experience on the ground in Europe and Asia.

"The ABM Board made a conscious decision to select a candidate from outside the B-to-B media industry," said Charles G. McCurdy, ABM Chairman and President and CEO of Canon Communications, a major B-to-B media company. "Chosen from a wide and diverse pool of over 100 candidates, Clark has a strong and compelling mix of management and transformational experience in the technology and digital solutions and services markets."

For a complete biography of Clark Pettit click here.

ABM/ANA/Booz Study to be Presented on August 17

ABM has joined forces with the ANA and Booz & Company to conduct a major B2B research study, whose objective is to determine what sets marketing leaders apart across industry sectors and identify the role that B2B media companies can play to support marketers' growth. Results of the study will be presented (FREE!) to CBP members on August 17, at 2:00 PM EDT, both in-person at ABM Headquarters in NYC and live online. Click here to be among the first to gain critical insight into marketing solutions that you can provide to increase service levels and build new revenue streams.

May 20, 2010

CBP Information Sources Study

The Starch Information Sources Study 2010 has been released! The study objective was to measure the effectiveness of specialized business publications versus other information sources. The study was conducted by direct mail and measured 14 media information sources in seven business/professional markets.

The seven industry sectors were Manufacturing, Retail, Automotive & Trucking, Information Technology, Resources & Construction, Agriculture and Travel/Tourism.

The study universe was the combined unduplicated circulation of the major publications (58 individual publications) covering the specific marketplaces This is the highest level of publisher participation in any of the Information Sources Studies conducted to date.

The research shows that the B2B industry is still ranked in the top two of information sources, falling just behind the internet in five of the seven sectors. The research provides valuable information needed to develop suitable marketing programs to position the industry for growth and stability.

Click here to view The Starch Information Sources Study 2010 News Release.

About the Canadian Business Press

Canadian Business Press (CBP) was established in 1920 and incorporated as a not-for-profit association in 1981 to represent the interests of the Canadian business, professional and farm press. Over 170 member business publications benefit from its services. All Canadian business publications, members or not, receive periodic bulletins on important issues from the association. Many suppliers to the industry support the association through Associate Membership and participation on committees.

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