56^th  Annual KRW Awards

July 29, 2009

 
Canada Magazine Fund
Support for Editorial Content (SEC) - 2009-2010 Funding Cycle
New 2009-2010 application deadline date: Friday, July 31, 2009.

2009-2010 Applicant's Guide
( HTML version  or PDF version)
This guide explains the purpose and mandate of the Canada Magazine Fund (CMF) as well as the objectives and eligibility criteria pertinent to the Support for Editorial Content (SEC) component.

What's new ?
Presentation of application: it is up to the applicant to make sure that the information is complete, using the checklist provided in Section M of the application form p. 9. An incomplete application will be considered ineligible.

Financial statements: in 2009-2010, the levels of required financial statements are reduced. Audited financial statements will be now required for magazines that have received more than $200,000 in funding the previous year. Please see table on page 18 for more information.

 
Publications Mail ^TM Pricing Increase
Price and service changes will be implemented to Regulated and non-Regulated Transaction Mail and Direct Marketing services on January 11, 2010. The posting of the January 2010 changes reflects Canada Post's continuing efforts to respond to customers' requests for a predictable and manageable environment for price and service changes.

The information in this " Overview of Changes " is for information purposes only and should not be regarded or relied upon as legal advice or opinion.

While there are no substantial changes other than those noted in the Overview of Changes Canada Post is reviewing and updating the Customer Guides, Mail Preparation and Presortation Guides and Postal Standards. CBP analysis  of the Publications Mail ^TM price increase show a 3% increase in postal rates for most member publications effective January 11, 2010.  

B-to-B Magazines Continue to Show Decline
US magazine revenues for May 2009 declined 26.1% versus one year ago, while ad pages declined 31.6%.  Consequently, after the first five months of 2009, revenues were down a total of 26.3% and ad pages by 30.3%.  
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Access Copyright Town Hall Meetings
In the coming weeks, the Government of Canada will be hosting a nationwide consultation on copyright modernization. This presents a critical opportunity for Canadian creators and publishers to have their say on copyright and its implications in our increasingly digital environment - issues that directly affect their livelihood.

Access Copyright is strongly encouraging its member groups to take part in this event by participating in these consultations.

There are a number of ways in which you can get involved, including an online submission centre, a discussion forum, or by attending one of the town hall meetings, live, or via interactive webcast.

Two town hall meetings are scheduled (one in Montr蠬 on July 30, and one in Toronto on August 27), both hosted by Minister Tony Clement and Minister James Moore. Interested participants can attend the meetings live or over the Internet via interactive webcast. This means that Internet users can submit comments and questions in real time from their computers.

Space is limited so we are urging publishers to register as soon as possible. Registration, FAQs and more information on the meetings is available at: http://copyright.econsultation..ca/ .

Key ABC Canada Actions
The newly formed Audit Bureau of Circulations Canada Board Committee met in Toronto on July 16, naming Sunni Boot, president and CEO of ZenithOptimedia Canada Inc., as its new board chair. Dennis Skulsky, president and CEO of Canwest Publishing, will serve as vice chair. The group welcomed Joan Brehl, ABC Canada's new vice president/general manager, brand leadership and innovation. Brehl, who officially begins her duties on Aug. 4, most recently served as publishing director in charge of Time Inc.'s Canadian organization.

To address the unique needs of the Canadian publishing and advertising market, the ABC Canada Board Committee approved the establishment of separate rules governing all Canadian consumer and business magazines.

The ABC board of directors meeting was held July 22 - 24 in Chicago. For a complete summary of board actions, visit ABC's Virtual Pressroom .

ABM confirms power of Business Media
during challenging economic times
Advertising in b-to-b media can significantly benefit businesses, especially during periods of economic uncertainty. To spread this powerful message, ABM has produced several new products and services, available free for CBP members.  Read More

Robertson v. ProQuest et al litigation

The CBP has reviewed the Class Action litigation by Heather Robertson which names many business to business magazines as third and fourth parties.  We have arranged with Davis LLB to host a teleconference call on Monday, June 29th at 1 p.m. ET for CBP Direct Representatives to provide a brief overview of the Robertson v. ProQuest et al litigation and to update our members on the lawsuit that affects more than 120 magazine titles and to understand the options available to you if you are named.

For information about the call please contact the CBP Office at 416-239-1022

CBP Announces New Board of Directors

At its annual general meeting held on June 2, the Direct Representatives elected five new directors to serve three-year terms on the CBP Board and re-elected five directors to serve another three-year term. John W. Kerr, Jr. was elected to serve as Chairman, Jim Hall, 1st Vice Chairman / Treasurer and Mark Vreugdenhil was elected to the position of 2nd Vice Chairman.

Direct Representatives nominated for the first time to serve three-year terms are:

Meredith Birchall-Spencer, Editor, Human Resources Professionals Association
Jeff Brownlee, Publisher, Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters
Lee Ann Knudsen, Publisher, Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association
Terri Pavelic, Publisher, Promotive Communications
Michael Swan, President, Swan-Erickson Publishing Inc.

CBP Directors nominated to serve a further three-year term are:

Rex Armstead, President, ACT Communications Inc.
Michael Atkins, Chairman, IT World Canada Inc.
Bruce Creighton, President, Business Information Group
David McClung, President, Baxter Travel Media Inc.
Bill Whitelaw, President, JuneWarren Publishing Ltd.

CBP Directors currently serving a three-year term are:

Rosanna Caira, Publisher/Editor, Kostuch Publications Limited
James O. Hall, President, Keith Communications Inc.
John W. Kerr, Jr., Chief Executive Officer, Kerrwil Publications Ltd.
Brian Light, President, Salon Communications Inc.
Alex Papanou, Vice-President Publishing, Business Information Group
Mark Vreugdenhil, Publisher, Newcom Business Media

Magazines University

Forty speakers led this year’s "Mags U" which was held June 1 and 2 at The Old Mill Inn in Toronto.  Over 1,000 participants attended 32 sessions aimed at publishing professionals in sales, editorial, production, circulation, design, Internet and management. 

We are grateful to our many supporters of this year’s conference which included our sponsors and exhibitors - Audit Bureau of Circulations, Baxter Publications Inc., Business Information Group, Canada Post, The Canadian Press, Canadian Circulations Audit Board, CDS Global, Cornerstone Group of Companies, Dollco Printing, Ironstone Media, MastheadOnline.com and Masthead Express, Ontario Media Development Corporation, Publication Partners Limited, TAMi and Trade Secret Printing.

We would also like to thank our partners, American Business Media, Audit Bureau of Circulations, Canadian Circulations Audit Board, Canadian Society of Magazine Editors, Independent Publishers Association of Ontario, Ontario Media Development Corporation and Professional Writers Association of Canada (Toronto Chapter), who helped make this event a success. 

New Member The CBP Board of Directors is pleased to announce that the HR Professional was approved for membership at the May 14, 2009 Board Meeting. HR Professional, produced by Human Resources Professionals Association and published by Naylor (Canada) Inc., is distributed six times per year to 23,362 subscribers and includes information on recruitment, talent management, compensation and much more.

OMDC Magazine Fund
 
OMDC MAGAZINE FUND APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 6, 2009

Complete Guidelines and Application Forms are posted on OMDC website: www.omdc.on.ca / Programs / Content and Marketing Funds / Magazine Fund.  To link directly to this information click here: Guidelines and Application Forms .
 
Direct Phone: 416-642-6632
Main Phone: 416-314-6858
Email: programs2@omdc.on.ca

BPA Worldwide recently undertook a survey to determine the perceived value of independent event audits and how they are utilized when marketers are deciding to exhibit at any given business-to-business event.

The study had three main objectives:

For more information visit http://www.bpaww.com/exhibitorwp/index.htm

The Canadian Business Journal becomes first digital-only magazine in Canada to qualify for BPA interactive membership

The Canadian Business Journal has become the first digital-only magazine in Canada to apply for CCAB/BPA Worldwide Interactive membership with www.canadianbusinessjournal.ca . The Canadian Business Journal is published by George Media Inc., headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario.The BPA Interactive tool, utilizing Nielsen Online’s tagging technology, will measure The Canadian Business Journal’s core metrics, including page impressions, unique browsers, user sessions, unique browser frequency, user session duration, page duration and an executive summary of the above."As the first Canadian web-only magazine to apply for BPA’s Interactive website audit, we see ourselves as pioneers in the digital web space," said Sara Kopamees, Editor in Chief of George Media Inc. View Press Release (PDF 31KB)

ABC Board broadens definition of magazine digital editions, expands Canadian representation

At its recent meeting, the board of the Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC) expanded the definition of a digital magazine edition to include content published via any digital means, not just an exact electronic copy. Beginning with June 2009 ABC statements, magazines may report paid digital editions in two categories: "replica," where the advertising and editorial content exactly match the printed publication, and "nonreplica," where the basic identity and content are similar to the printed edition but the articles and advertising may differ. Free, unrestricted public access to a Web site does not qualify as a paid digital edition.

The ABC board also agreed to broaden its Canadian representation and increase Canadian autonomy and control over rules and reporting to ensure that its services and policies continue to meet members' changing needs. The bureau’s Canadian committee will be expanded by six members, adding three publishing executives and three media buyers, and will become the ABC Canada board.

The action is part of a broad set of strategic changes ABC has made in recent months to better address the unique needs of the Canadian market, including several important changes to rules and audit programs intended to help contain costs, streamline audits, and address the evolving nature of the Canadian media marketplace.

The ABC board decided to postpone its 2009 annual conference, originally scheduled for Toronto this November, citing a challenging advertising market and anticipated lower attendance due to economic and industry conditions. ABC said it would host its 2010 conference in Toronto.

You already know you have great creative, so why not showcase your outstanding work by entering American Business Media's CEBA Awards , the b-to-b industry's most coveted creative honor?

Time is running out for your chance to be among the advertisers, agencies and publishers who will receive industry-wide CEBA recognition this year Click here to submit your entries online by next Tuesday, June 30. Read More

ABM member companies around the globe are utilizing the Association's new ad (available FREE for members) to promote the power of business media to their respective audiences. 

While nobody knows with absolute certainty in which direction the economy is heading, one important fact is undeniable: Advertising in b-to-b media can significantly benefit businesses, especially during periods of economic uncertainty. This powerful and universal message is captured within ABM's advertisement, which features significant findings from several recent studies, including ones by Yankelovich/Harris and Forrester. Read More

ABM Updates Its 'Importance and Value of B2B Advertising During Times of Economic Uncertainty' Research for 2010

ABM recognizes that many marketers are concerned about investing in advertising during this current period of economic uncertainty. To address these concerns, ABM has produced a presentation, entitled "The Importance and Value of B2B Advertising During Times of Economic Uncertainty," summarizing the wealth of data that has been accumulated over time. The data clearly demonstrates that companies who either steadily continued or aggressively increased their advertising experienced overall growth as well as continual growth past the period of economic uncertainty. Read More

June 1, 2009

TORONTO, ON, June 1, 2009 – Emotions flared and winners triumphed at the 55th annual Kenneth R. Wilson Awards (KRWs) held June 1 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre’s John Bassett Theatre.

CA Magazine came out on top as the night’s big winner taking home six top prizes and OHS Canada Magazine won both gold and silver in the Best Technology/Industrial/Manufacturing Article category. Up Here Business magazine was also victorious, grabbing two top awards for their work in Best Profile of a Person and Best Regularly Featured Department or Column categories.

The KRWs is an annual event that recognizes and celebrates Canadian Business to Business (B2B) publishing from coast to coast. It is organized and sponsored by the Canadian Business Press (CBP). The Kenneth R. Wilson Awards was founded by CBP in 1954 in memory of the late respected business writer.

Canadian comedian Simon Cotter hosted the event along with special guest, George Stroumboulopoulos, host of CBC’s The Hour, who presented two of the awards. Highlights of the night included a special presentation of the Harvey Southam award to this year’s recipient Doug Bennet and a $2,320 donation – collected from a portion of every KRW entry – made to the ABC Canada Literary Foundation, CBP’s charity of choice.

“Tonight’s winners should be very proud of this recognition because their hard work over the last year helps promote and progress the talents of our rich Canadian publishing industry,” said CBP Chair Alex Papanou.

The judges handed out top prizes in 18 categories. Gold winners, who were chosen from among 180 finalists and 464 entries, each received $1,000. Silver winners received $500.

Others bringing home B2B Canadian Gold publishing honours included:

Canadian Architect Canadian Medical Association Journal Canadian Transportation & Logistics Canadian Underwriter ComputerWorld Canada

Foodservice News Hotelier National Pour parler profession The Northern Miner

Canadian Business Press is a not-for-profit association representing the interests of Canadian business, professional and farm member publications since 1981. The CBP works to foster better communication among members of the business publishing industry in Canada and utilize the unique talents of its committee members to promote the success and visibility of the business press in Canada.

For more information, please contact: Sarrah Young, KRW Co-ordinator Canadian Business Press 416 239-1022 click here to view the Award Winners 2009

March 26, 2009

Canada Periodical Fund

On Wednesday, March 18th, a representative group of Canadian Business Press (CBP) Directors met with Scott Shortliffe, the Director of Periodical Publishing Policy & Programs, Canadian Heritage, for a briefing on the recently announced Canada Periodical Fund (CPF) and the opportunity to seek clarification of specific elements of the eligibility criteria. Here, in point form, is the information provided by Mr. Shortliffe and next steps for CBP and b2b publishers:

• Mr. Shortliffe informed CBP Directors that the target date to release the Canada Periodical Fund Program Guide is September or early October 2009 for an April 2010 launch. Final details of the program will be determined before the guide is launched and CBP's advice is being sought in helping to fine tune the eligibility rules.
• Funds will no longer be channeled through Canada Post and payments will be based on a formula using a fixed rate per copy as a starting point, rather than having support based on the weight of each copy. Payments will be made directly by Canadian Heritage to eligible publications, which may use the funds to offset distribution charges (Canada Post or any other method), editorial or business development costs, or the development of websites or other digital services tied to the title receiving support.
• Funding will essentially be based upon a publication's annual eligible circulation (audited paid and/or request) of the preceding year and the application of a weighting formula determining a publication's circulation to be small, medium or large. This factor will be used to adjust the overall formula, which will have a starting point of a fixed rate per copy. Small publications will receive the highest amount per copy and the paperwork required in the funding application process will also be less onerous for titles designated as small.
• While consideration is being given to transitioning publications currently receiving over $1.5 million annually down to the new maximum figure, when fully implemented the impact of the decision will result in up to an additional $6 million being made available to small and medium sized publications. The thresholds for determining a publication's size by circulation level have yet to be determined, but most business and professional publications will likely fall into the category of small publications.
• Consideration was given to removing the eligibility of request circulation publications to the Canada Periodical Fund. However, Mr. Shortliffe was happy to report that request circulation publications will continue to receive assistance at a rate at least commensurate with that of the old Publications Assistance Program. He suggested that it was important for the industry to continue its efforts to educate officials - both elected parliamentarians and civil servants - on the rationale for supporting request circulation publications.
• Request circulation titles will be eligible for both the "Aid to Publishers" and the "Business Innovation" components of the Canada Periodical Fund. This is a win for request titles that were not eligible for Canada Magazine Fund assistance. Among other activities, eligible publications will be able to seek "Business Innovation" component funding to assist in growing request/paid levels of circulation. The exact functioning of the component is still under development.
• CBP sought clarification on the press release statement that "professional association publications will not be eligible" for Canada Periodical Fund assistance. It appears that this rule is largely meant to be targeted at specific professionals who are licensed either provincially or federally and was based on the fact that their not-for-profit associations pay no taxes and are, therefore, deemed to already receive Federal Government support. CBP Directors expressed concern as to the scope of this eligibility barrier, particularly as it could be interpreted to include readers in scores of business and professional publications. The Association will seek clarification of the criteria, question the objectivity of the decision and seek assurance that it be reconsidered.

CBP will now submit to Canadian Heritage its best arguments to secure the highest metric possible in respect of funding for request circulation publications, including the affect of current economic conditions in respect of publication failures, staff reductions, etc. It will focus on the importance of b2b publications to Canadian businesses and professions and the impact of a weakened business publishing sector on the overall economy.

Publishers can greatly assist in this exercise by providing Phil Boyd, who is preparing an official CBP position for delivery to Canadian Heritage, with the following information:

• names of b2b publications that have been discontinued since September of 2008;
• number of staff who have been released and not replaced since September 2008; and provide details on
• advertising revenue increases/decreases between 2007 and 2008 and first quarter comparisons between 2008 and 2009 by publication. (Acknowledging that some publishers are reticent to provide actual linage figures, percentage increases or decreases would be most useful.)

Please send your report to philboyd@pbai.ca or call him for further information at 416-239-0099. Thank you.

New Members

The CBP Board of Directors is pleased to announce that 5 new member publications were approved at the March 5 2009 meeting.

Green Space B.C., published by BIV Media Group in Vancouver, BC, is distributed once a year to 20,000 subscribers and includes comprehensive listings of professionals and firms with expertise in all aspects of green building design, construction, retrofit and demolition.

adpages, also published by BIV Media Group in Vancouver, BC, has 10,000 subscribers who receive the publication once a year and is an in-depth guide to the diverse world of advertising, marketing and communications.

FranchiseCanada, published by the Canadian Franchise Association in Toronto, ON, is distributed 6 times per year to 8,500 potential franchisees. In addition to the information provided in this magazine, FranchiseCanada also publishes an annual once per year that contains franchise opportunities and services.

Up Here Business, published by Up Here Publishing Ltd in Yellowknife, NWT, distributes 10,000 copies monthly to a wide range of subscribers. Up Here Business is the only publication devoted entirely to covering the issues, challenges and triumphs of Northern business and is a comprehensive source for information for those with an interest in Canada's North.

Your Workplace, published by Your Workplace in Kingston, ON, is mailed bi-monthly to over 11,000 paid subscribers and over 3,000 non-paid subscribers. Your Workplace focuses on promoting all aspects of wellness in work and is the the largest single source information on organizational wellness in Canada.

Join us for the 55th annual Kenneth R. Wilson Awards Presentation!

The Canadian Business Press would like to thank the editors who participated in the first round of judging for the 2009 KRW's. We appreciate their generous donation of their time and expertise. The Top Ten list will be announced after the second tier of judging has been completed and the Top Five, Gold and Silver winners determined in all categories.

Plan now to attend the KRW Awards on Monday, June 1 at the John Bassett Theatre, Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Tickets go on sale April 1. Come out and be part of the celebration! Visit our newly designed website for more information.

New Members

The CBP Board of Directors is pleased to announce that three new publications have applied for membership to the Association. Your Workplace is published six times per year and mailed to over 11,000 paid subscribers and 3,000 non-paid subscribers. Franchise Canada, published six times per year by the Canadian Franchise Association, has a total circulation of 8,500 copies and Up Here Business published 11 times per year by Up Here Publishing is distributed to 10,000 presidents and CEOs in corporations and government offices and businesses in Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut.

2009/2010 Guide Now Available

The 2009/2010 Guide to Canadian Business and Professional Publications featuring 156 Member publications and 10 Associate Members has been distributed to advertising agencies with the March issue of Strategy. Copies have also been sent to CBP Member companies, US-based advertising agencies, Government Ministers and Members of Parliament. A downloadable version is also available here.

KRW Awards

Thank you to 23 member companies representing 70 different magazines and to the 19 non-member companies who represent 21 magazines who sent in KRW Awards submissions. A donation of $2,500 from the Canadian Business Press will be sent to ABC Canada Literacy Foundation.

Calling KRW Peer Review Judges!

Judging for the KRW Awards is a two-stage process. A Peer Review panel narrows the field to the Top Ten entries and then a jury is convened to determine the Top Five, including Silver and Gold winners.

Peer Review judging of submissions entered into the KRW's 11 writing categories will take place March 11th in Toronto (lunch will be provided). If you are able to volunteer for this very important Peer Review judging panel, please contact the CBP Office at 416-239-1022 or email Sarrah Young at syoung@cbp.ca. Thank you to those volunteers who have already signed up to participate as a 2009 Peer Review judge! We look forward to your participation in 2009!

Harvey Southam Editorial Career Award

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2009 Harvey Southam Editorial Career Award, which will be presented at the Kenneth R. Wilson Awards Presentation on June 1st. If you know of a person deserving of recognition who exhibits the highest editorial standards and has made an outstanding contribution to both the audience she/he serves and the business press generally, please complete and return a nomination form which can be found online. The entry deadline is Friday, March 13, 2009.

CCAB/BPA Worldwide and Nielsen Online roll out co-branded near real-time Website Audits

In a shift toward total brand metrics and away from single channel measurement, CCAB/BPA Worldwide in cooperation with Nielsen Online, is bundling enhanced website traffic measurement with all print and event audits without increasing existing dues and fees. CCAB/BPA Worldwide members now have near real-time online reporting of audited web activity included with circulation audits of print products and attendance at exhibitions or events. The beta test ran from September to December and the full roll-out to the membership is now taking place. Read More (link to full release).

Canada Post Price Changes Implemented on February 23

Canada Post customers recently received a reminder for Price and Service Changes to Transaction Mail and Direct Marketing Services that came into effect on January 12, 2009. Standard (S/L) LettermailTM over 30 g up to 50 g and Other Lettermail - Non-Standard and Oversize (O/S) prices have now been approved. These new prices were implemented February 23, 2009, six weeks later than originally planned.

• Lettermail Standard (S/L) over 30 g up to 50 g: from $0.96 to $0.98
• Lettermail Other (Non-Standard and O/S) up to 100 g: from $1.15 to $1.18
• Lettermail Other (Non-Standard and O/S) over 100 g up to 200 g: from $1.92 to $1.96
• Lettermail Other (Non-Standard and O/S) over 200 g up to 500 g: from $2.65 to $2.75
• Incentive Lettermail Machineable (O/S) up to 100 g: from $1.13 to $1.16

Should you require additional information including 2009 Price Sheets please call your Canada Post representative.

Seminar: B2B Circulation 2.0 Digital

Monday, March 2nd, 2009, 1- 4 p.m.
Academy for Spherical Arts
Toronto

Digital editions, digital circulation, digital auditing - Welcome to B2B Circulation 2.0! The CMC has lined up an exceptional panel of speakers to demystify, teach and share experiences relating to the digital world of audience development. This session will be focusing on everything digital - exclusively for circulators and publishing professionals in the B2B arena. Come on out and learn everything you need to know about:

• Digital Editions - Functionality and Capabilities
• Digital Circulation & Web Traffic Auditing
• Circulation Marketing via Digital Channels - New Media

Learn from three engaging professionals who are at the top of their game:

• Taufiq Hausen, CEO - Zegapi
• Vesna Moore, Director of Circulation - Business Information Group
• Timothy Peel, Vice President - CCAB/BPA Worldwide

To reserve your seat for the seminar and request an invoice, please click here. The Annual CMC Spring Social & Pool Tournament will follow the seminar at the same location. Click here to RSVP for the Social Now!

Magazines University 2009

Plan now to attend the 18th annual magazine publishing event of the year. Book June 1st and 2nd for two full days of practical workshops, stimulating keynote speakers and all day networking opportunities in our new Networking Lounge. www.magsu.com

Alberta Magazines Conference 2009

The 2009 Alberta Magazines Conference takes place March 19th and 20th at the Carriage House Inn in Calgary, AB. Click here to read about the program.

Digital Velocity 2009

If you're a publisher looking to successfully drive revenue with lead generation, then look no further than ABM's must-attend Digital Velocity 2009, March 3-4 in New York City.

On Tuesday, March 3, listen and learn as a panel of industry experts examines the steps for building and perfecting a successful lead generation program. The session will explore a variety of pricing models, including sponsorships, cost-per-lead, cost-per-click, CPM and more.

Additionally, the panel will discuss which technology solutions work best for each application, including Vsearch, Vtrade Shows, Custom Media, Digital Editions, Webinars and more.

US Business-to-Business Magazine Revenues Decline As Economy Struggles

Business-to-business magazine revenues in the US show a full-year decline of 7.3% as a result of the current economic conditions, according to the latest BIN data.

Examined on a quarterly basis, revenues were down 5.3% in the first quarter, 6.0% in the second quarter, 5.9% in the third quarter and 13.1% in the fourth quarter.

Despite the overall decline, five of the 22 BIN categories showed growth in magazine revenues. These categories, with the highest growth first, include Agriculture; Transportation & Logistics; Architecture, Design & Lighting; Aviation, Aerospace & Military and Professional Services.

February 3, 2009

CBP Board of Directors

The Board of Directors of CBP is pleased to welcome new Director Mark Vreugdenhil, Publisher with Newcom Business Media Toronto who recently joined the Board to replace Peter Legge, Chairman of Canada Wide Media who stepped down at the end of 2008.

KRW Awards Entry Deadline
Extended to February 13th

The call is now out for entries for the 2009 Kenneth R. Wilson (KRW) Awards. Celebrating 55 years this year, the annual competition is open to all business, trade, professional and farm print and online publications and recognizes editorial and design achievement.

Good work deserves recognition. To get yours, be sure to enter your best written and design work of last year into the 2009 competition.

Top Five winners in each of the 20 categories receive media recognition and cash prizes of $1,000 and $500 are presented to Gold and Silver Award winners.

Entry Deadline is Friday, February 13, 2009.

Check out our new categories.

Click here to see examples of award-winning entries from 2008.

If you have any questions on the KRW Awards or need more information contact the CBP office at 416-239-1022 or e-mail syoung@cbp.ca.

Calling KRW Peer Review Judges!

As you read above, it's Kenneth R. Wilson Awards time again. Judging for the KRW Awards is a two-stage process. A Peer Review panel narrows the field to the Top Ten entries and then a jury is convened to determine the Top Five, including Silver and Gold winners.

Peer Review judging of submissions entered into the KRW's 13 writing categories will take place March 2nd in Toronto (lunch will be provided). If you are able to volunteer for this very important Peer Review judging panel, please contact the CBP Office at 416-239-1022 or email Sarrah Young at syoung@cbp.ca. Thank you to those volunteers who have already signed up to participate as a 2009 Peer Review judge! We look forward to your participation!

CCAB/BPA Worldwide and Nielsen Online roll out co-branded near real-time Website Audits

In a shift toward total brand metrics and away from single channel measurement, CCAB - BPA Worldwide in cooperation with Nielsen Online, is bundling enhanced website traffic measurement with all print and event audits without increasing existing dues and fees.

CCAB - BPA Worldwide members now have near real-time online reporting of audited web activity included with circulation audits of print products and attendance at exhibitions or events. "CCAB currently leads the market by auditing the most titles across all print categories, and this new offering is setting the standard for web measurement in Canada," said Tim Peel, General Manager of CCAB. "A real-time online reporting of web activity, included as part of CCAB members' existing fees, is exactly what Canadian publishers have been asking for." The beta test ran from September to December and the full roll-out to the membership is taking place in January 2009. Read More.

Plan now to attend the 18th annual magazine publishing event of the year. Book June 1st and 2nd for two full days of practical workshops, stimulating keynote speakers and all day networking opportunities in our new Network Lounge. Speakers include Victoria Pope, National Geographic, Stephen Pia, COACH Media and Joe Pulizzi, Junta42. www.magsu.com

Alberta Magazines Conference 2009

The 2009 Alberta Magazines Conference takes place March 19 and 20 at the Carriage House Inn in Calgary, AB. Click here to read about the program.

Learn to Implement and Improve Your Online Lead Generation Model at Digital Velocity 2009

If you're a publisher looking to successfully drive revenue with lead generation, then look no further than ABM's must-attend Digital Velocity 2009, March 3-4 in New York City.

On Tuesday, March 3, listen and learn as a panel of industry experts examines the steps for building and perfecting a successful lead generation program. The session, "Am I Missing Something? Or How To Charge For Performance," will explore a variety of pricing models, including sponsorships, cost-per-lead, cost-per-click, CPM and more.

Additionally, the panel will discuss which technology solutions work best for each application, including Vsearch, Vtrade Shows, Custom Media, Digital Editions, Webinars and more.

Read More.

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