A new hour-long Magazines Canada webinar November 5, 2026, will delve into AI productivity tools and automation for magazines. Host Christopher Smyth will reveal low-cost and no-cost productivity tools for small magazines that integrate easily with larger systems. From out-of-the-box tools to third-party automation to building AI as an automated assistant, participants will discover practical strategies and resources. Registration (members, free): https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/8317310877891/WN_u58JcSTrRHqDB2jsX7Uzvg#/registration

Smyth is an Associate Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University’s School of Graphic Communications Management. He’s active with industry organizations, including the Printing United Alliance and Magazines Canada, and has an extensive background in retail, commercial, and magazine printing & publishing. His expertise covers innovation for media companies through advanced automation and organizational transformation.