Join us at the Alberta Magazine Publishers Association’s 16th annual conference, held March 22, 23 and 24 at the Carriage House Inn in Calgary. Hear industry experts from across the continent speak on timely topics in all areas of magazine publishing, and connect with old colleagues, new contacts and potential mentors.
Follow AMPA on Twitter @albertamags #AMC2012 for real-time updates during the conference and the chance to win prizes in our first ever on-site Twitter contest.
The brochure outlines all of the 2012 conference details, including a full schedule, session descriptions and conference rates.
Covering current topics in editorial, design, sales and digital media, there is something for everyone.
The 2012 conference features national and international industry experts, including: Alice Cho, Faith Drinnan, Jacqueline Howe, Domenic Macri, Kim Peacock, Charlene Rooke, Gary Ross, Craig Silverman and Kat Tancock.
Dine and celebrate with the industry’s best at the Alberta Magazine Excellence Gala on Thursday evening. Preview this year’s Showcase Awards entries—including the new category for Best Online Presence—and congratulate our Achievement Awards recipients.
A special thanks to our 2012 Alberta Magazines Conference sponsors
Banner Sponsors:
TC Transcontinental Printing
Feature Sponsors:
CentralWeb, CDS Global
Contributing Sponsors:
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, JuneWarren-Nickle's Energy Group, Magazines Canada,
McAra Printing, PrintWest, Texterity and Travel Alberta
Media Sponsors:
airdrielife, Alberta Venture, Alberta Views, Avenue Calgary, Calgary's Child,
Canada's Homeschool Guide, Canadian Cowboy Country, Citizen Pet, FreeFall,
Oilsands Review, Oilweek, Okotoks Living, PEG, Prairie Journal, Routes, up!,
Western Horse Review, WHERE Calgary, WHERE Edmonton, Windspeaker
AMPA acknowledges the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Canada Periodical Fund (CPF) of the Department of Canadian Heritage, and the Government of Alberta through the Alberta Multimedia Development Fund (AMDF) towards our project costs.
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2012 Brochure
The brochure outlines all of the 2012 conference details, including a full schedule, session descriptions and conference rates.
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2012 Schedule
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THURSDAY, MARCH 22
3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Check-in
Get your name tag and registration pack.
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
B1. Promoting Your Magazine: How to Build a Digital Roadmap
Darrell Cook
Presented by TC Transcontinental Printing
FREE (registration is required)
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Cocktail Hour
Sponsored by TC Transcontinental Printing
FREE (registration is required)
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Alberta Magazine Excellence Gala
Celebrate the top achievements in Alberta magazines with an evening of fine dining and awards.
FRIDAY, MARCH 23
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Check-in
Get your name tag and registration pack.
9:00 AM - 10:25 AM
1A. Regret the Error
Craig Silverman, Regret the Error
Sponsored by Magazines Canada
1B. What’s the Story? Tools for Narrative
Gary Stephen Ross, Vancouver Magazine
1C. From Sales Rep to Brand Rep
Kim Peacock, Transcontinenal Media
1D. Improve Your App Aptitude: An Art Director’s Perspective
Alice Cho, Wired Magazine
10:45 AM - 12:10 PM
2A. Stet: A Return to Good, Old-Fashioned Editing
Charlene Rooke, The Globe and Mail
2B. Building Community Post by Post: Blog Case Studies
Kat Tancock, Food & Drink Magazine
2C. ROI ASAP: Build to Sell
Jacqueline Howe, Howe Brand
2D. Gold-Standard Design
Domenic Macri, Report on Business Magazine
Sponsored by Magazines Canada
12:30 PM - 1:40 PM
LUNCHEON KEYNOTE
L. Style Needs Substance: In Defence of Content
Gary Stephen Ross, Vancouver Magazine
Sponsored by CentralWeb
2:00 PM - 3:25 PM
3A. Spicing Up Editorial Menus
Charlene Rooke, The Globe and Mail
3B. Volume vs. Value: Effective Social Media
Kat Tancock, Food & Drink Magazine
3C. Big Circulation Ideas for Tiny Budgets
Faith Drinnan, The Oyster Group
3D. Human Touch: Using Tactile Design
Alice Cho, Wired Magazine
3E. What Have You Done for Me Lately? Printers’ Panel
Tim Rempel, 2 R Inc. (moderator)
PrintWest, TC Transcontinental Printing, McAra Printing (panelists)
FREE (registration is required)
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Wine and Cheese
Eat, drink, chat and process the day’s best ideas. We’ll announce silent auction bid winners and give away lots of door prizes.
Sponsored by CDS Global
FREE (registration is required)
SATURDAY, MARCH 24
10:30 AM - NOON
B2. State of the Province: Alberta Media Summit Panel
Jacqueline Howe, Howe Brand (moderator)
Gary Davies, RedPoint Media; Jenn Schmidt-Rempel, Lethbridge living; Rob Tanner, Tanner Young Publishing (panelists)
Presented by Magazines Canada
FREE (registration is required)
Continental breakfast included.
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2012 Alberta Magazine Awards
The 2012 Alberta Magazine Awards will be presented at the Alberta Magazine Excellence Gala March 22, 2012, as a celebration of the Alberta magazine industry.
Showcase Awards
Sponsored by TC Transcontinental Printing
Recognizing excellence in magazine editorial and design.
- Best Alberta Story
- Best Short Editorial
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Best Feature Design
- Best Cover
- Best Photo
- Best Illustration
- Best Digital Presence (NEW!)
Achievement Awards
Recognizing individuals or publications that have contributed significantly to Alberta's magazine publishing industry.
- Achievement in Publishing
- Editor of the Year Sponsored by Fairmont Hotels
- Volunteer of the Year Sponsored by Magazines Canada
- Best New Magazine
Submissions for awards have closed. To learn more about awards criteria and eligibility, visit www.albertamagazines.com/awards
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