In addition to its weekly 20,000-circulation newspaper, the Ottawa Business Journal publishes four specialty magazines/directories – the Ottawa Technology Industry Guide, the BOMA Ottawa Office Space Directory, Ottawa HR and the Book of Lists.
These magazines are published in co-operation with local business associations and include bonus distribution channels that allow advertisers to reach very specific niches. For example, approximately 1,000 copies of Ottawa HR magazine are mailed to human resource professionals in the national capital region. Similarly, 2,000 copies of the Ottawa Technology Industry Guide are mailed by OCRI to trade consulates, embassies and resource centres.
The Ottawa Business Journal's directories publications demonstrate the newspaper's leadership position in the business community. Only the Ottawa Business Journal produces high-tech, office space, human resource and other directories that provide useful information on the national capital region's business community.
See below for more detailed information.
Ottawa Technology Industry Guide
Publication dates: January and June
Copies: 22,000 per issue
Overview: Published in co-operation with the Ottawa Centre for Research and Innovation, the Ottawa Technology Industry Guide is the definitive reference guide to the region's high-tech sector. The Ottawa Technology Industry Guide is an invaluable resource that is retained by readers for many months. This magazine is repeatedly used by thousands of business people looking for information on the city's most dynamic business sector.
Information: Call (613) 744-4800 ext. 221
BOMA Ottawa Office Space Directory
Publication date: September
Copies: 10,000
Overview: Published in co-operation with the Building Owners and Managers Association of Ottawa, the Ottawa Office Space Directory is the region's only complete guide to commercial and industrial real estate, containing almost 750 listings from Ottawa east to Kanata and Nepean to Gatineau. This annual publication is used as a reference guide throughout the year by building owners, managers, deveopers, potential tenants and the business community in general. This high-quality glossy magazine is a joint project of the Building Owners and Managers Association of Ottawa and the Ottawa Business Journal. In total, 10,000 copies of the Ottawa Office Space Directory are published and distributed to every local BOMA member and in select copies of the Ottawa Business Journal. The magazine will also be distributed at real estate industry events throughout the year.
Information: Call (613) 744-4800 ext. 221
Ottawa HR
Publication date: October
Copies: 20,500
Overview: Ottawa HR is an annual magazine published by the Ottawa Business Journal in partnership with the Ottawa Human Resources Professionals Association. The magazine contains insightful and useful articles, columns and lists intended to assist business owners and managers with HR issues. As a new feature in 2004, Ottawa HR will contain a comprehensive listing of HR service providers, adding even greater value to the magazine and making it a year-long resource guide to maximize your marketing dollars!
Information: Call (613) 744-4800 ext. 221
The Book of Lists
Publication date: March
Copies: 21,000
Overview: The Book of Lists is Ottawa's BEST and MOST USEFUL business directory! The Book of Lists ranks the largest business in the national capital region in 40 different categories – largest law firms, accounting firms, engineering firms, insurance brokers, employers, advertising agencies, hotels, venture capital firms, shopping centres and much more. The Book of Lists provides more key information than any other directory, making it an invaluable research tool and buyer's guide. In total, there is information on more than 800 businesses.
Information: Call (613) 744-4800 ext. 221
