CSME - Canadian Society of Magazine Editors

Update, November 30: Unfortunately Matthew McKinnon has had to cancel, which just means more quality time with Maureen Halushak and Andrea Kolber. See you tomorrow!

Our next luncheon is on December 1 and we'd love to have you there!

Accepting advertiser dollars for custom web or print editorial doesn't have to mean selling out - in fact, it can be a fantastic opportunity to expand your reach, boost your budget and give readers the stories they want to see. Hear from Maureen Halushak of Glow, Andrea Kolber of Canadian Living and Matthew McKinnon of The Walrus for tips on how to:

- Work with sales to create a product that pleases both readers and advertisers
- Follow ad/edit guidelines without alienating the advertiser
- Create interesting, relevant and sellable ideas and packages
- Bring in new revenue above and beyond your page budget

WHERE: Carr Hall (1st floor), Father Madden Hall, 100 St. Joseph St.
WHEN: Thursday, December 1, 2011, 12:00 - 1:30

$25 for members, $40 for non-members. Register online now to secure your spot!

$25 (member rate)

$40 for non-members

Looking for a way to develop your magazine brand, increase revenue and become an even more trusted name with your readers? Who isn’t, right? Whether you have a few SIPs under your belt or you're thinking of trying one for the first time, come to the next CSME mixer to hear how Special Interest Publications can help your brand. Our experts include Cathrin Bradbury, GM of the Specials Division at Rogers Publishing, Maryam Sanati, Editorial Director, Special Projects at Toronto Life and Ryan Kennedy, Associate Senior Writer at The Hockey News. It promises to be night of great information, conversation and edification.

When:Wednesday, October 5th, 6 p.m.

Where: Bar Italia, 582 College St., Toronto

Early Bird Special! RSVP by Tuesday, October 4th to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or buy a ticket online and get the advance price: just $10 for members, $25 for non-members. Or you can wait until the last minute to decide and pay  $15 for members or $30 for non-members at the door. Entrance includes a drink and hors d'oeuvres.

Come to our July 21st summer barbecue!

Five reasons you should attend:

1. It's a once-a-year patio season event!

2. Where else can you hang out with other editors for an evening?

3. Freshly grilled food (mmm) and cold drinks (ahhh).

4. Central location at Quarto / Cottage Life offices (thank you Quarto!)

5. FREE for members! (Just $5 for non-members)

RSVP today to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . We need to know how much food to buy. (Please let us know if you prefer a vegetarian option.)

When: July 21st, 6 p.m. If it looks like rain, check out Twitter or Facebook for updates. Our rain date is July 28th.

Where: 54 St. Patrick St., close to Osgoode station

Bring: A few copies of your recent issue to share with your peers

See you there!

Your CSME board.

The Canadian Society of Magazine Ed itors (CSME) announced the 2011 Editors' Choice Award winners on Wednesday, June 8, at a gala dinner held during the MagNet conference in Toronto.

Outdoor Canada was this year's big winner, taking the titles of best medium-sized consumer magazine, best display writing, and editor of the year. Of the three honours from his peers, the display writing prize, named for his friend, the late Jim Cormier, was the one that made editor Patrick Walsh “get weepy.”

Retaining their titles from last year, This Magazine and Design Edge Canada won the small-circulation and trade publication honours respectively, with Homemakers getting the nod for top large-circulation magazine. Best website editorial went to BCBusiness Magazine's online edition, and Spacing won the inaugural Blog of the Year award. Rounding out the awards, Best Front of Book went to Garden Making.

Prior to the awards ceremony, Greg Kayko, editorial director of Meredith Special Interest Media, addressed the sold-out room, with inspirational - and lucrative - examples of why he's sure that “print is not dead.”