| The title MOM may lead people to think it’s your traditional magazine about motherhood. What do you say to critics expecting a tamer magazine? What haven't I said! I think there is a certain stereotype associated with the term "Mom." I feel that I owe it to my kids to be me. I would hate for my kids to grow up thinking I was demure, easily offended or that anything they do will shock me. You've got a ton of new exclusive web content on your re-vamped website www.mommagazine.ca. Tell me about the changes and what they will do for your brand?
I wanted to build a community and generate ongoing interest so I built the website and have since added my new favourite feature ‘What the FAQ?!’ We stole that from Owen Garratt, a local artist we interviewed.
I have a blog; we have a growing Facebook group, a Google search engine, polls, letters... and our new EYE CANDY section. Our one-year anniversary issue features Criminal Minds' hottie Shemar Moore—that was a fun photo shoot!
It's free, that's why! Our magazine is built on the foundation that “Life as a MOM doesn't mean life as a WOMAN has to end.” As a new mom, your focus tends to be on everything except you. I've never found that to be a healthy attitude. We just want moms—women—to laugh and enjoy some interesting articles. There's no need to change your personality just because you squeezed a kid out of your body. Also, we are a quality magazine with kick-ass design; our content flirts with the edge of disaster and we have amazing contests! This ain't your Betty Crocker magazine.
Find out where to pick up your copy of MOM Magazine at www.mommagazine.ca. |
AMPA had a booth at the Calgary Folk Fest July 26th and 27th, and partnered with UPPERCASE Gallery’s Janine Vangool for a design and typography event August 14th. Thank you to those who came by to say hello, sampled our magazines, designed your own piece of art, and supported Alberta magazines through your participation. Photos are up on Flickr. If you liked those events, be sure to hit up our Events page for free events during Read Alberta Magazines Month (RAMM) in October.
August 23 – September 30, 2008 Old School Party and Book Launch at Uppercase
In addition to drawing, painting and collage, you can explore old school technology such as typewriters, film projections and polaroid photography. The exhibition runs until September 30 and will be documented in a commemorative book. Old School Party/Exhibition/Book launch Saturday, August 23, 2008 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Uppercase Gallery #204, 100 - 7th Ave SW
Saturday, September 6, 2008 Alberta Arts Day Come visit our Alberta Magazines booth and join the celebration—put on by the Government of Alberta and the Alberta Foundation for the Arts—to fete Alberta’s dancers, performers, writers, and authors. Taking place at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium in Calgary, the daytime events are free, boasting performances by Kita No Taiko, the Heebee Jeebees, Cantare Children’s Choir, and more; screenings of short films (comedies, dramas, animations); and readings from literary mainstays Aritha Van Herk, Marty Chan and more, in poetry, fiction, and children’s literature. The evening gala and awards presentation features Asani, Decidedly Jazz Danceworks, The Swiftys, Dragon Fli Empire, Kris Demeanor, and is hosted by Tim Tamashiro (tickets available from Tickemaster for $15.00/person, $7.50/person for groups of 10 or more). More details on the Alberta Arts Day website.
Thursday October 2, 2008 Horn Tootin’ – RAMM Kick-off at Art Central
First Thursday at Calgary’s visual art complex has never been so hoppin’—that’s because we’re bringing Alberta Magazines to life once again, and oh, will it be magical. Performers, designers and food featured in some of your favourite Alberta magazines will be on hand for your entertainment. Last year’s event boasted Art Central’s busiest First Thursday ever. So help us break our own record for attendance! It’s free, open to the public, and will be chockfull of magazine samples and magazine editors (for you industrious types). |
Job OpportunitiesSee www.albertamagazines.com for full job postings
Associate Art Director – Alberta Venture Alberta Venture, Alberta’s award-winning business magazine, seeks an associate art director to further its vision of editorial and design excellence. The right candidate will have a degree in design and a minimum of three years of progressively more senior experience in publication design. Working in a collaborative team environment, the associate art director reports to the art director and participates in all aspects of the design and production of the magazine. The position requires an individual with a passion for design that facilitates clear communication, excellent attention to detail, strong organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure. READ FULL POSTING...
Editor - Unlimited Magazine Venture Publishing, the award-winning publisher of Unlimited, Alberta Venture, Alberta Oil, Tracks & Treads, Open Mind, Food for Thought, Grip, Alberta Innovators and Your Health magazines, is seeking an editor to take Unlimited to the next level.
Unlimited – a national, bimonthly business and “work culture” magazine targeted at the Gen X and Y readers – launched in September 2007. In its first year, Unlimited won a National Magazine Award for best art direction and was named the best new magazine in Western Canada.
Reporting to the publisher, the editor will helm all aspects of the magazine, READ FULL POSTING...
Marketing/Trade Show Coordinator - JuneWarren/Nickle's Energy Group Position: Full-time, salaried JuneWarren/Nickle’s Energy Group, the largest energy publishing house in Canada, seeks a self-starter with a multi-disciplinary approach to join our dynamic team. The qualified candidate will be responsible for coordinating and carrying out the marketing and trade show functions for numerous publications. Reporting to the Publisher, the Marketing/Trade Show Coordinator will collaborate with the Senior Marketing Coordinator to complete a variety of marketing, tradeshow and sales support functions, READ FULL POSTING...
Graphic Designer - Source Media Group Closing Date: August 30, 2008 Source Media Group, Alberta’s fastest growing magazine publisher, is looking for a good, no, make that a great, Graphic Designer. Got outstanding print media design skills, an eye for detail, and a solid work ethic – ‘the right stuff’? This might be the opportunity for you.
• Design and layout of editorial pages, advertisements, in-house materials (rate cards, posters, promotional items, etc.) and/or other materials as required. Part-time Image Archivist/Copy Editor - Calgary Flames The Publications Department is looking for a part-time Image Archivist/Copy Editor to manage the Flames historical images, and proof-read/edit copy of print materials and magazine publications. Reporting to the Manager, Publishing the responsibilities of this position include: • Filing, organizing, and maintaining the current digital image library
Managing Editor - up! Magazine (posted July 30, 2008) Deadline to apply: September 2, 2008 Summary: up! magazine--Westjet's monthly in-flight publication--is seeking a driven managing editor who is ready to help take a growing travel magazine and website to the next level. This position requires at least two years of editorial magazine experience (with a national newsstand publication) and a skill set that includes magazine production management, deft editing, organizational proficiency, and overall task mastery. READ FULL POSTING. |
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Besides scoping out hotties like Shemar Moore, why should someone pick up MOM magazine today? 
AMPA Folks and Fonts 
The "Old School" theme celebrates the aesthetics of twentieth century education through an art exhibition and companion book, as well as curated objects. It is inspired by vintage flash cards, old desks, biology class, science fairs, crayons, card catalogs, textbooks, class photos, teachers, yearbooks, lunchboxes, gym class, maps, lockers, report cards, film strips, recess, spelling, chalk... and the list goes on! 
