The Magazines Canada Travelling Consultants program matches magazine experts with Magazines Canada members across the country for exclusive, full day, one-on-one consultations.
No. You must be a member in good standing to participate in the Travelling Consultants Program.
Once your magazine submits an application for a consultation, Magazines Canada matches you with a consultant that is a fit for your topic choice as well as for magazine’s size and scope. Once your magazine is connected with your consultant, you will be asked to complete a detailed pre-consultation survey and will arrange a mutually agreeable consultation date. Following the consultation, you must submit a completed evaluation form, supplied by Magazines Canada.
The program costs $350 for member magazines. If your magazine is funded by the Canada Council then a consultation through this program is free.
For more information, please contact Gwen Dunant, Program Manager, 416.504.0274 x225.
No. The consultants are carefully selected for this program. A number of factors go into choosing the consultants; including, their expertise, willingness to share their knowledge and the familiarity with the magazine publishing environment. However, if you have a consultant you would like to work with, it is a good idea to suggest them.
The travelling consultant consultations are most effective in a small group setting. The people who deal with the chosen subject matter on a regular basis should be in attendance. We recommend no more than 10 people attend.
Pick the topic you feel your magazine could benefit the most from. The available topics include: advertising, brand extensions, circulation, design, editorial administration, financial management, fundraising, governance, grant writing, human resources, production, web content and web development.
It can. If your magazine would like to focus your consultation on a particular issue within one of these topic areas, please include detail on what you are looking for on your application form. This will help us match you with a consultant.
This program, which is subsidized by the Department of Canadian Heritage and Canada Council, is extremely popular and is run once a year to give all members a chance to participate. It is not a competition, applications are accepted on a first come first served basis.
The applications for the next round of Travelling Consultation sessions will be available in late Spring with consultations taking place in the fall.
The Travelling Consultants Program provides members with access to industry experts. It is a unique opportunity to address challenges facing your magazine, develop systems that will improve your magazine’s workflow or plan for future growth.
We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Canada Periodical Fund of the Department of Canadian Heritage for this project.
