Ron Nurwisah, Boy Reporter

Most Canadians won’t see it until later this week, but this week’s New Yorker, which hit U.S. newsstands on Monday, has got a lot of Canadian content advertising.

From the New York Times:

The issue, which is coming out on Monday, has a cover date of June 28. Inside, every ad page other than a house ad has been sold to Canadians: more than a dozen government units, tourism organizations, financial firms and educational institutions.

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Kickstarter isn’t anything new but it’s worth a second look because of what it could mean for an ambitious journalist or artist.

The Kickstarter concept combines aspects of the long-tail, crowdsourcing, e-fundraising and micropayments. An artist writes up a pitch and the amount of cash they’ll need to complete it. They then solicit funds for the project. No money changes hands until the target amount is met. Kickstarter takes 5% of the funds to cover their costs.

From their FAQ:

Kickstarter is focused on creative ideas and ambitious endeavors. We’re a great way for artists, filmmakers, musicians, designers, writers, athletes, adventurers, illustrators, explorers, curators, promoters, performers, and others to bring their projects, events, and dreams to life.

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