Rules and Regulations
Competition Rules Launched in 2002, the Canadian Newsstand Awards/Grand priz d'excellence en kiosque is a unique awards program that takes into account the title’s newsstand sales performance. Sales results are worth 50% of the final score, while the other 50% is based on qualitative factors judged by a panel. The five judges represent key players in the newsstand mix: a retailer, a wholesaler, a national distributor, a circulation director and an art director. -Categories Who may submit? The competition is open to English or French-language magazines with single copy retail sales in Canada. Magazines must also:
Which issues are eligible? Any issue for which the on-sale date was in calendar year 2010.
How many times can I enter? You can enter as many issues as you like in the appropriate categories. Entry fee is charged per entry. Categories: New for 2011!
Total circulation includes newsstand sales, subscriptions and controlled copies, according to the most recent ABC or CCAB/BPA statements, or by sworn statement as published in CARD. Nominations will be accepted for this award. The Newsstand Marketer of the Year will be an individual who has demonstrated passion and innovation—and produced results—for a newsstand project in 2010. The work may be for regular duties performed beyond the call of duty, or for a special project, or for any special initiative. This “most valuable player” may work for a Canadian publishing house, a national distributor, or a wholesaler. There is no entry fee; just send us the name of your nominee, job title, employer, and a brief explanation as to why you are nominating this individual, with any supporting documents you deem relevant. See below for judging criteria. All nominations are confidential. Nominators are asked to include their own name and contact numbers. Entry format and fees:
Prizes:Along with certificates and recognition on MastheadOnline.com, and in news releases sent to trade and daily media, Gold winners will receive $24,000 in valuable prizes sponsored by HDS Retail and Masthead. The Gold winners in categories 1-8 will each receive $3,000 in credits to be applied against promotions with Great Canadian News Co. or other LS Travel Retail (HDS Retail) owned outlets in Canada. Credits are to be used for promotions not already contracted prior to winning the awards program and must be used before the expiry date indicated. NEW! Winners in categories 1-8 will receive Gold, Silver and Bronze designations for First, Second and Third places finishes, respectively. Gold winners will receive the additional prizes described above. The winner of category 9, the Newsstand Marketer of the Year Award will receive $500 cash and a certificate. A shortlist of finalists will be announced by September 2011 and winners will be announced at a special reception held in Toronto, ON Fall 2011. The covers of short-listed magazines in each category will be displayed online at www.newsstandawards.ca. Deadline:Deadline: 5 p.m. EST, Friday, July 8, 2011. Send entries to Canadian Newsstand Awards, 8-1606 Sedlescomb Dr., Mississauga ON L4X 1M6. Judging Criteria:The judging panel includes a retailer, national distributor, wholesaler, art director, and circulation manager. They will review each individual entry based on the following criteria: Criteria for categories 1 to 7: Quantitative Criteria (worth 50% of the total score):
Qualitative Criteria (worth 50% of the total score): These are some of the criteria judges will use to assess the newsstand effectiveness of particular issues. Not all criteria may apply to all magazines. Entrants are encouraged to briefly describe any design details they think are noteworthy; see the entry form.
Bonus Points: To earn bonus points, judges will take into consideration the following:
Entrants are asked to briefly describe the support given to the entered issue. Criteria for Category 8: Best SIP or New Magazine Launch: Quantitative Criteria (worth 50% of the total score):
Qualitative Criteria (worth 50% of the total score): These are some of the criteria judges will use to assess the newsstand effectiveness of particular issues. Not all criteria may apply to all magazines. Entrants are encouraged to briefly describe any design details they think are noteworthy in their entry statement on the entry form.
Bonus Points: To earn bonus points, judges will take into consideration the following:
Entrants are asked to briefly describe the support given to the entered issue. Criteria for Newsstand Marketer of the Year Nominators are asked to send the nominee’s name, job title, employer, and a brief description of the nominee’s achievements, paying special attention to the following criteria:
Nominees may work for a Canadian magazine publisher, a national distributor
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