Magazines Canada is pleased to introduce AudioMag, a podcast that brings new views, opinion and timely information straight to you, from the industry’s best and brightest.

In the coming months, we'll be introducing new episodes with top-notch people from across North America. So stay tuned!

Episode one: Paul Rossi, North American Publisher of The Economist and the Marquee speaker at MagNet 2009, explains how he doubled his newsstand sales in just over one year. Listen now or download and listen later to hear how Paul managed this feat in the current economy!

Episode two: Anthony Licata, Editor-and-Chief of Field and Stream, offers up tips on how to keep service articles fun, fresh and engaging without overwhelming the reader. Listen now or download and listen to later to hear how this award-winning magazine keeps producing top-notch content year after year.

Episode three: Patti Devine, Managing Director of Devine & Company, talks about the best way to market your magazine in a tough economy. Listen now or download an mp3 to listen to later to hear this expert marketer's advice on strategic parterships and customer retention.

Episode four: Marion LaVigne, Founder and Publisher of Up Here and Up Here Business, shares the ups and downs about regional publishing. Listen now or download an mp3 to listen to later to hear this veteran's tips about how to succeed outside Canada's big markets.

Episode five: Michele Beaulieu, Senior Vice President/Group Director of Starcom Worldwide, offers up tips on how to get the attention of media buyers. Listen now or download an mp3 to listen to later to find out exactly what media buyers want and how to get noticed!

Episode six: Bryan Welch, President of Ogden Publications, discusses magazines and the environment. Listen now or download an mp3 to listen to later to learn the surprising upside of importing paper from Europe. Sustainabilty and green ideas in this episode of AudioMag.

AudioMag is produced by Tina Pittaway, an award winning independent writer and broadcaster. Tina has been a contributor to CBC Radio and Television for more than 20 years. Her radio documentaries have been honoured with a 2007 Gabriel Award, 2008 Amnesty International Media Award, 2009 Gold Medal at the New York Festivals and a Science in Society Award from the Canadian Science Writers' Association.

AudioMag was made possible by the generous support of the OMDC.