| July 2010 | MagaScene Newsletter 73 |
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New Look and Logo for the Magazine GIDDY UP! Wild West Fun This Summer NEWS AudioMag Worldcolor to Quad/Graphics Annual General Meeting Alberta Magazines Conference EVENTS & CONTESTS
With an office in the heart of cowboy city there’s no avoiding Stampede season—and who would want to? Once a year, Calgarians trade in their business attire for dashing Western duds, partake daily in fabulous free feasts and party till the cows come home. Yet, with all of this fuss and fanfare about the Stampede, Calgarians tend to forget that it’s also rodeo season throughout Western Canada. airdrielife LASSOS 'EM IN New Look and Logo for the Magazine
What better reminder than the eye-catching (and newly re-designed) cover of airdrielife’s Summer 2010 issue, featuring Airdrie’s very own professional bull rider, Joe Messina. For those who didn’t catch the bronco-buckin’, boot-stompin’ Airdrie Pro Rodeo this year—take note for next year that the fun starts in late June. The magazine’s involvement in the Airdrie Pro Rodeo—the time donated to produce the rodeo guide and sponsorship of the Tough Enough to Wear Pink night (pink prizes were handed out to those wearing pink at the rodeo)—demonstrates how a publication can become a community cornerstone. Not only is the magazine involved in the city’s major events, they are now creating their own signature events, such as the Photographer’s Exhibit in support of Affordable Housing Ltd and the AIRdirondack Art Project. As Shaw-Froggatt puts it, the goal is to see airdrielife serving “not just a banner but an active role” as community leaders. As the 2008 winners of the City of Airdrie Ambassador Award, they are obviously succeeding. The moral of this short but sweet story? Pick up a copy of airdrielife, your guide to all things Airdrie, and learn why you should venture just outside Calgary. GIDDY UP! Alberta Magazines Offer Ideas for Wild West Fun This Summer
Here is just a taste of what Alberta magazines are offering for events, ideas, and info to help you get in the cowboy spirit throughout the province all summer long:
Keep your eye out for more wild west events throughout our province in upcoming issues of your favourite Alberta magazine.
NEWS DELVING INTO DIGITAL With the advent of the iPad, and the increasing popularity and availability of e-readers, 2010 is fast becoming the year of the digital edition. At a recent FOLIO: webinar “State of the Art in Digital Magazines” Jason Brightman, director of web design with PCWorld and Macworld, and past Alberta Magazines Conference keynote speaker, outlined the keys to success in developing a digital edition for your magazine. Read the full article summarizing the webinar. AudioMag PODCAST Quad/Graphics, a global provider of print and related multichannel solutions, has acquired AMPA associate member World Color (formerly with Quebecor World Printing), following the “overwhelming approval” of stakeholders at both companies. It is evident from the news release that this had been the most amicable and organized of mergers. “Quad/Graphics has had five months to plan this integration and is better prepared than any team with which I've been associated over the years,” stated Mark Angelson, former Chairman and CEO of Worldcolor, who continues on with Quad/Graphics as a member of the Board of Directors. JOIN US AT AMPA’s AGM All AMPA members are invited to attend the AGM on September 9, 2010, for a rip-roaring good time at the Rose & Crown Pub (1503 4 St SW, Calgary). The meeting will take place from 4-5pm, followed by a mixer 5-7pm. More details will be e-mailed soon with RSVP information. SAVE THE DATE While you’ve got your calendar on hand, jot down details of the 2011 Alberta Magazines Conference: Thursday March 24 & Friday March 25 at the Carriage House Inn (9030 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary).
EVENTS & CONTESTS DISCOVER-ABILITY The Book Publishers Association of Alberta (BPAA) will be holding their annual conference on September 24 & 25, 2010 in Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta. The theme of the conference is “Discover-ability – Publishing and Selling Books in the Digital Age” and will include a large professional development component. More details coming soon! Check the BPAA website for more details The highly anticipated 2nd Annual Sugar Bowl for the Amber Webb-Bowerman Memorial Foundation (AWBMF) is happening this August. The lawn bowling tourney with food, drinks, music and silent auction will take place at the Calgary Lawn Bowling club (1238 – 16 Avenue SW) on Saturday, August 28, 2010. Snap up $70 early-bird tickets, which include admission, lawn bowling, dinner and two drink tickets by August 2, 2010. After that date, tickets will be $100 each (cash or cheque only please). RAH RAH ALBERTA-RIFIC Won what, you ask? The prize: Publication of your story in our monthly MagaScene newsletter, a one-year subscription to any one of our member magazines AND a flippin’ sweet t-shirt. All you have to do is share your good times and your talent. Plus, you get free stuff. Enough said.
JOBS ASSOCIATE ART DIRECTOR Alberta Oil, Venture Publishing (posted July 8, 2010) Venture Publishing, the award-winning publisher of Alberta Venture, Alberta Oil, Unlimitedmagazine.com, Hard Hat, Tracks & Treads, Open Mind, Alberta Innovators, Commerce News and Leap magazines, has an opportunity available in their Edmonton office for a qualified associate art director. Reporting to the Art Director, duties and responsibilities for Associate Art Director of the monthly Alberta Oil magazine include: design and layout of front of book, columns and features as assigned; commissioning photography/illustration, corrections to page proofs, participation in art/edit meetings, management of illustrator/photographer contracts and invoices, design of companion website elements and advertising, and other duties as assigned. Creative thinking and problem-solving are essential skills for this role, as is a passion for magazines and print design. Knowledge and experience in web design, particularly Flash, is an asset. Effective communication skills and time management skills are a must, as this is a deadline-driven business. The successful applicant will have a degree or college diploma in design, be proficient within Mac environments and well-versed in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop). A minimum of two years experience in a design environment required. Venture Publishing offers a fast-paced and creative work environment, competitive salary and benefits. To apply, email Kim Larson, Art Director, klarson@albertaoilmagazine.com with your resume, a cover letter stating salary expectation, and portfolio samples. LISTINGS & WEB EDITOR Deadline to apply: July 30, 2010 Interested candidates please forward your resume to hr@stjosephmedia.com (please indicate the job title in the subject line). |
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