serving the Commercial Printing, Graphic Design and
Magazine Publishing markets
in the printing, design and
publishing markets
North Island Graphics Media is your connection to the combined $85 billion commercial printing, graphic design and magazine publishing markets in the U.S. and Canada. We serve these three markets with leading business-to-business marketing services including:
- print and online directories
- database and research services
- trade shows
- leading web sites
- high-frequency e-newsletters
- award-winning magazines
- custom event services
North Island specializes in providing vendors in these markets a full menu of advertising and marketing services unmatched by any other media company. The “North Island Advantage” is also defined by quality: in editorial, design and production; circulation and audiences; research and customer service. Check out our Awards page.
Our approach also means understanding our clients’ business to provide the best return on investment. Contact us to learn how our experienced teams and proven products can work for you.
On this web site, you’ll find links to all our media kits.
You can also contact us for your free 16-page Marketing Guide to the North American Printing Industry, full of demographics and actionable advice for reaching buyers for your products and services. Call toll-free (North America) 1-800-331-7408 or 905-625-7070, ext. 228.
Your North American Partner
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We have years of experience working with leading international vendors…
Nous avons des années d'expérience de collaboration avec les principaux fournisseurs internationaux dans le secteur de l'imprimerie.
Tenemos años de experiencia trabajando con proveedores líderes internacionales en la industria de la impresión.
Wir haben jahrelange Erfahrung in der Zusammenarbeit mit führenden internationale Hersteller
当社は、長年にわたって印刷業界の国際的主力ベンダーと協力してきた経験を有しています。
Meillä on vuosien kokemus johtavien kansainvälisten toimittajien painoteollisuudessa.
我们有多年与领先的国际厂商合作的经验
당사는 인쇄업 부문의 주요한 국제적 업체들과 오랫동안 협력해 왔습니다.
Vi har mångårig erfarenhet av att arbeta med ledande internationella leverantörer inom tryckeribranschen.
Temos anos de experiência de colaboração com os principais fornecedores internacionais na indústria gráfica.
Abbiamo anni di esperienza di lavoro con i principali fornitori internazionali nel settore della stampa.
Corporate Snapshot: Total market coverage
No other media company in North America has our range of services and depth of experience in the markets we serve. You can build your brand online, in print, at trade shows, in directories, through list rentals, sponsorships and more. Since 1980, North Island has worked with hundreds of clients, from blue-chip international corporations to local businesses, to help grow their market share in the commercial printing, graphic design and magazine markets.
| Product Category | Printing Market | Design Market | Publishing Market | Total Market Coverage |
| Magazines | Graphic Monthly Canada 10,400 circ. 6 issues/year |
Design Edge Canada 8,000 circ. 6 issues/year |
18,400 total circ. per issue | |
| Web Sites | PrintCAN.com 22,500 visits/month 135,000 page views GraphicMonthly.ca 9,000 visits/month 27,400 page views |
DesignEdgeCanada.com 57,000 visits 309,000 page views |
MastheadOnline.com 63,000 visits 331,000 page views |
142,500 total monthly visits 771,000 total monthly page views |
| E-Bulletins | PrintCAN Express 14,000 circ. weekly |
Design Edge Express 10,000 circ. biweekly |
Masthead Express 4,000 circ. weekly |
28,000 total circ. |
| Trade Shows | Print World 10,000 visitors Biennial (even years) |
Design City 1,200 visitors Annual at Print World or Graphics Canada |
9,200 total attendance | |
| Directories | Gutenberg's Buyers' Guide U.S. 6 Regional Editions 46,000 circ. Estimators' & Buyers' Guide Canada 2 Regional Editions 10,000 circ. Estimators' & Buyers' Guide Online Mobile + Desktop versions. |
Find A Supplier Online | Find A Supplier Online | 56,000 circ. |
| List Rentals Market Research |
16,000 names Canada Contact Us for U.S. 9,000 locations Canada Contact Us for U.S. |
9,000 names | 4,300 names 2,100 publications |
29,300 names |
| Outserts & Inserts | Yes | Yes | ||
| Sponsorships/ Custom Events | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Print World 2012
Print World: The World of Shorter-Run Printing, is the largest show of its kind in North America and the largest printing industry show in Canada. Held every two years at the Direct Energy Centre in downtown Toronto.
Nov 17-19, 2012
Design City 2012
Direct Energy Centre, Toronto
Nov 17-19, 2012
Judges for the 2012 Regional Design Awards announced
January 17 2012
Design Edge Regional Design Awards Now Accepting Entries
December 21 2011
North Island launches digital publishing conference
October 02 2011
Design Edge: winners of Regional Design Awards announced
June 30 2011
Announcing the 10th Annual Canadian Newsstand Awards
June 13 2011
Partner, Design Director
Industrial Brand Creative, Vancouver
President, Society of Graphic Designers of Canada, BC Chapter
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