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Canadian Magazine Industry Guidelines
Magazines Canada endorses the Canadian Magazine Industry Guidelines. Consider the guidelines when applying for membership with Magazines Canada. See our Membership Kit for details on becoming a member.
Canada Post Updates
 For your promotional mailings, subscription-based send outs and more: find more information on current shipping practices with Canada Post.
Newsstand Marketing Program Highlights
Discover what Magazines Canada's Newsstand Marketing program can do for you with this report on the program over the last decade: Program Highlights.
Newsstand Best Practices
Get the most out of your magazine's presence on the newsstand and avoid premature returns with helpful tips on Newsstand Best Practices.
 Genuine Canadian Icon
When used effectively, the Genuine Canadian Icon has significant, measurable results—magazines promoted as genuinely Canadian outperformed others by 5%. Learn more: Tips on How to Use the Genuine Canadian Icon.
Barcode Guide 
Barcode errors can be costly. Using a correct barcode will save you time, labour and, most of all, money. Read our Barcode Guide and discover proper coding techniques.
Circulation Reports
Detailed reporting is important for any successful magazine. Learn what reports to use and how to use them. Also receive a breakdown on How to Read Your Remittance Report.
Quick Tips
- 11 Tips to Help You Sell More Single Copies, by Scott Bullock
- Speaking in Code: Obtaining Bipads and UPCs for You and Your Magazine, by Gavin Babstock
- 7 Things You Can Do To Get a Better Newsstand Display, by Michele Gerard
- Make Your Renewal Series Sing, by Eithne McCredie
- Subscription Sources That Really Work, by Faith Drinnan
- Newsstand Distro 101, by Gavin Babstock
- Tips on Fulfilling U.S. Subscriptions, by Eithne McCredie
- Low-Cost Promotions, by Hal Niedzviecki
- Online Circulation Promotions, by Jon Spencer
- Working With Independent Retailers, by Kevin Potvin
Marketplace
Take a look at companies offering products and services to the publishing industry in the Magazines Canada Marketplace.
Digital Newsstand
Magazines Canada members have the opportunity to join the Magazines Canada Digital Newsstand. Create a digital edition of your magazine for free, and sell single copies, back issues and subscriptions online!
AudioMags
Want to hear from the experts? Listen to an AudioMag, Magazines Canada's podcast series featuring new views, opinion and timely information from the industry’s best and brightest.
- Episode one and Episode 19 explore the circulation success story of The Economist, which has bucked industry trends in recent years as its circulation has grown steadily. Featuring Paul Rossi, North American Publisher of The Economist, and Deepak Shah, Vice President of Circulation, The Americas at The Economist, respectively.
- Episode 18 discovers what exactly entices readers to buy at the newsstand. Featuring Michele Gerrard, Owner of Atlantic News.
For more circulation information, contact vsalvas@magazinescanada.ca. For more information on the Canadian magazine industry take a look at Canadian Magazines canadiens: the definitive resource on magazine publishing.
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