The Magazine Mix: Canadian Titles for Every Reader with Magazines Canada (29-Sep-2026)

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Wondering what you can do to make your store’s magazine section more varied, more vibrant, and more engaging to readers? Join the team from Magazines Canada to talk about the range and breadth of amazing Canadian magazines available. Look forward to hearing about:

Literary and art journals from across the country
A wide range of hobby and special-interest magazines
Consumer and general-interest mags for everyone
Kids' magazines for learning and for fun
Distribution channels and processes for all of the above, and more!

This session will also feature a Q&A opportunity, and we will explore the brand-new Magazines Canada Catalogue. Questions sent in advance to kayla.calder@cibabooks.ca would be appreciated by presenters so they customize the presentation to members' interests.

Speakers:

Rebecca Rosenblum, Communications Manager at Magazines Canada
Lisa Whittington-Hill, Publisher of This Magazine and Chair of the Magazines Canada Arts, Literature, and Culture Committee
Laurie D. Graham, Publisher of Brick Magazine and Past Chair of the Magazines Canada Arts, Literature, and Culture Committee

Time is listed as ET.

Sound Investment: Maximizing the Libro.fm Revenue Stream (22-Oct-2026)

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Independent bookstores operate on famously thin margins, where rising operational costs and fixed retail realities require creative, diversified revenue streams to survive and thrive. Join Lee Hooyboer, Senior Manager of Bookseller Partnerships at Libro.fm, for an actionable, toolkit-focused session dedicated to transforming your Libro.fm sales into a sustainable, low-effort, high-efficiency revenue stream for your store.

We'll explore field-tested strategies from stores that have successfully increased their Libro.fm revenue through creative in-store presence, author event tie-ins, and strategic promotional campaigns. Then we'll pull back the curtain on what's coming next, including ebooks and new features designed to enhance customer engagement both in-store and online. Whether you want to streamline your staff's handselling workflow or expand your digital offerings, this session provides the concrete tools and inspiration you need to boost your bottom line.

Time is listed as ET.

Canadian Independent Booksellers Association upcoming events

The Magazine Mix: Canadian Titles for Every Reader with Magazines Canada (29-Sep-2026)

Sound Investment: Maximizing the Libro.fm Revenue Stream (22-Oct-2026)