The OMDC Magazine Fund supports the business development of independent Ontario-based magazine publishers. This event presents high-performing print, digital, marketing and business development projects supported by the Magazine Fund, with David McConnachie, Alternatives Journal; Sam Cohen, Canadian Running; and Kevin Bartus, Maple Media in a panel moderated by Sharon McCauley. Watch for project ideas, strategies for new business models, examples of best practices and insights on industry trends. Opening Remarks: Karen Thorne - Stone 00:00 Moderator: Sharon McCauley 08:10 Panellists: David McConnachie 13:15 Business Manager (A\J) Sam Cohen 36:10 Owner and Publisher Gripped Inc. (Canadian Running, Canadian Cycling Magazine, Triathlon Magazine Canada, Gripped) Kevin Bartus 51:00 President & CEO Maple Media (29Secrets.com, SavvyMoms.ca, BabyPost.com, AmongMen.com)