NMA 2015 Nominees: Top 3 Magazine Brands in Canada

We’re just five days away from the gala of the 38th annual National Magazine Awards, and one of the awards to be presented on June 5 is for Best Magazine Brand, sponsored by the Ontario Media Development Corporation.

A new category this year, award for Best Magazine Brand goes to the publisher whose brand best delivers on their editorial mandate through at least three platforms, which may include a print or digital magazine, a website, SIP(s), mobile app(s), tablet, social media, television shows, radio broadcasts, live events, innovations in print or digital media and other forms of audience engagement.

The finalists were announced on May 4, and the winner will be revealed at the National Magazine Awards gala on June 5 at the Arcadian Court in Toronto. [Tickets & Gala Info].

Here are the nominees in Best Magazine Brand:

Cottage Life
Published by Cottage Life Media, a division of Blue Ant Media Partnership

“Cottage Life demonstrates a level of innovation that bodes well for the industry, representing how a magazine can live beyond print with dynamic and thriving platforms. Its extensions—digital, broadcast, events, e-commerce—are perfectly aligned with the brand DNA, dominating the niche the magazine created while continuing to grow, refresh itself and take risks.” — National Magazine Awards jury

Les Affaires
Publié par TC Transcontinental / TC Media

“La forte personnalité de la marque Les Affaires est parfaitement perceptible et cohérente sur les diverses plateformes du magazine – un rare exploit pour un média axé sur l’information. Les plateformes du magazine, notamment une édition tablette enrichie et des numéros hors série, incorporent remarquablement le design, l’apparence, la voix et les valeurs de la marque principale. Les Affaires est une marque médiatique déjà bien établie qui réussit des percées audacieuses dans l’univers numérique et des médias sociaux.” — Jury des Prix du magazine canadien

Spacing
Published by Spacing Media

“Spacing is redefining what a magazine can be and do, embracing an approach that reflects the changing nature of media consumption. The content and platforms—web and social media, city-proud retail merchandise, urban travel experiences—are innovative, responsive and true to the brand. This is the future of publishing: nimble, agile, fearless; reaching far beyond print circulation.” — National Magazine Awards jury

Which do you think is most deserving of the award for Best Magazine Brand? Tell us on Twitter: @MagAwards | #NMA15.