http://www.mastheadonline.com/rss/news.php MastheadOnline RSS en-us Fri, 19 Mar 2010 05:57:01 EDT Fri, 19 Mar 2010 05:57:01 EDT http://www.mastheadonline.com info@masthead.ca webmaster@northisland.ca http://www.mastheadonline.com/news/2010/20100318658.shtml Val Maloney Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:36:18 EST Paul Marck has been hired as the new editor of Alberta Venture. Marck replaces editor Michael McCullough, who is returning to his hometown of Vancouver. Marck has spent the last two decades at the Edmonton Journal, half of that time as a business writer. His work has also appeared in the Calgary Herald, Financial Post and the Kitchener-Waterloo Record. http://www.mastheadonline.com/news/2010/20100317699.shtml Wed, 17 Mar 2010 01:47:46 EST Transcontinental’s profitability was up substantially in the first quarter of 2010, compared to 2009 for the third quarter in a row. Though revenue was down 11% from last year, due to the negative impact of the exchange rate, the divestiture or closure of plants and publications, and paper prices, according to a company press release. http://www.mastheadonline.com/news/2010/20100316909.shtml David Perri Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:22:43 EST The Alberta Magazines Conference welcomed over 200 industry professionals last week at the largest conference of its kind in western Canada. In an industry and region that can be isolating, the conference provided an opportunity for people to connect, says Alberta Magazine Publishers Association’s communications specialist Anh Chu. Ina Saltz (in blue) critiques magazine covers during CSI: Creative Scene Investigation. Photo by Don Molyneaux. http://www.mastheadonline.com/news/2010/20100316890.shtml Val Maloney Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:54:33 EST Spring is in the air, and also on the magazine covers. This month Cover Critiques has the gardening magazines squaring off with the 20th anniversary April issue of Canadian Gardening going up against the premier issue of Garden Making. Canadian Gardening and Garden Making http://www.mastheadonline.com/news/2010/20100316705.shtml Val Maloney Tue, 16 Mar 2010 05:09:56 EST The board of the Audit Bureau of Circulations has modified its definition of a digital magazine to accommodate new reading devices such as the Apple iPad. http://www.mastheadonline.com/news/2010/20100316673.shtml Val Maloney Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:48:51 EST With a focus on fashion, beauty and culture, the recently launched online magazine, Frontrowmag.com will be promoted heavily at the upcoming LG Fashion Week in Toronto, says editorial director Michelle Bilodeau. Frontrowmag.com http://www.mastheadonline.com/news/2010/20100316645.shtml David Perri Tue, 16 Mar 2010 05:06:38 EST The global recession, auto industry crisis and online competition combined to push Québec-based publisher Auto Journal Group to seek bankruptcy protection last Friday. http://www.mastheadonline.com/news/2010/20100315875.shtml Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:50:07 EST The Canadian Society of Magazine Editors have announced a call for entries for the 2010 Editors’ Choice Awards. The 2010 Editors' Choice Awards will be handed out June 2 http://www.mastheadonline.com/news/2010/20100315710.shtml Val Maloney Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:52:33 EST Canadian Living has launched a redesigned magazine and a new brand strategy with its April issue. The changes come as the magazine celebrates its 35th anniversary. Canadian Living's April issue http://www.mastheadonline.com/news/2010/20100314098.shtml Sun, 14 Mar 2010 04:52:38 EST Canadian publishers slow to embrace iPad [The Gazette]: The Gazette reports while large U.S. publishers have announced plans to launch on the iPad, their Canadian counterparts have been slow to warm to the product. Digital Lift-Off [Forbes.com]: Forbes reports on a study by Outsell which says U.S. advertisers will spend more on digital media in 2010 than on print. http://www.mastheadonline.com/news/2010/20100312747.shtml Val Maloney Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:19:13 EST Following a two-year process, Redwood Communications has rebranded itself as Totem. The custom publisher’s renaming is part of the deal it made with Transcontinental when it was purchased by the company in November of 2008. Totembrandstories.com http://www.mastheadonline.com/news/2010/20100310786.shtml Val Maloney Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:20:57 EST The way people shop has changed dramatically in the five years since LouLou launched, says publisher Marie-José Desmarais, and so must the magazine. March 2010 LouLou http://www.mastheadonline.com/news/2010/20100309887.shtml Val Maloney Tue, 9 Mar 2010 01:54:20 EST Featuring a 20-page opening photo section and reports from 12 on-site journalists, Maclean’s has published a commemorative issue highlighting the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Winter Games. The Maclean's Commemorative Olympic issue http://www.mastheadonline.com/news/2010/20100309860.shtml David Perri Tue, 9 Mar 2010 20:27:53 EST The debut issue of Canadian Cycling Magazine hits newsstands this month, following its launch at the Toronto International Bicycle Show last week. “Our objective is to create a magazine for people who are interested in cycling as a sport,” says Publisher Sam Cohen. He says Canadian magazine racks are full of U.S. “spillover” cycling magazines and lack the presence of a strong Canadian title. This magazine will fill that void, he says. Launch issue of Canadian Cycling Magazine http://www.mastheadonline.com/news/2010/20100309651.shtml David Perri Tue, 9 Mar 2010 19:54:51 EST General manager of MagNet Barbara Zatyko says this year’s event will offer a good mix of big-picture discussions and practical, informative sessions for magazine professionals.