POP CAN is The Magazine’s bi-monthly survey for Canadian youth, designed to capture the honest opinions of readers under 18. The magazine treats these responses as a direct line into the everyday lives of teens, covering topics from school to friendships, digital life, sports, music, fashion, hobbies, and community involvement. The aim is to give young people a voice that influences the stories, features, and themes that appear in the magazine. POP CAN acts as a conversation starter, inviting a wide range of readers to share what matters most to them. The process is straightforward and inclusive, ensuring voices from different provinces, cities, and neighborhoods are heard. For participants, it’s a simple way to contribute to a growing picture of teen life in Canada, while the editors use the results to shape coverage that feels relevant and authentic. In this way, the survey serves as a bridge between readers and the content they consume, turning feedback into context, ideas, and inspiration for upcoming issues.
Participation can happen in two ways. Entries may be mailed in or submitted online through the magazine’s website. The prize is a one hundred dollar gift card to a retailer chosen by the winner, with the option to donate the value to a charity of the winner’s choosing. A key detail is that the retailer must offer online gift card purchases, which keeps the prize accessible to winners who shop on the internet. This setup reflects a respect for modern shopping habits while providing a tangible reward for participation. The prize also emphasizes the connection between personal shopping choices and social impact, a theme many young readers appreciate. The selection process is designed to be transparent and fair, ensuring all eligible entries have a chance to be considered. The magazine communicates clearly how the winner is determined and what steps come next, maintaining trust and enthusiasm among the audience.
Open to Canadian youth under 18, the program welcomes entries from students, apprentices, and young people in various communities. The submission method is simple, and the eligibility criteria are straightforward. The initiative seeks to reflect a broad spectrum of experiences, from urban centers to rural towns, across different schools and extracurricular activities. By inviting input on topics that resonate with teens, the survey helps the magazine tailor stories that feel true to everyday life. The process respects the privacy of respondents and uses information responsibly, with care taken to keep personal details confidential where appropriate. Through this approach, the magazine highlights teen voices, recognizing their role in shaping cultural conversations, fashion trends, and community projects. The participation experience is designed to be accessible, encouraging a wide circle of readers to contribute their perspectives.
Timeline and outcomes: the POP CAN cycle operates within a defined window, and entries close on a published deadline. Past rounds have concluded with winners announced through the magazine’s channels, and results translated into magazine content that readers can see in print and online. The process is straightforward, turning quick opinions into longer conversations about what matters to young people today. The program demonstrates how audience feedback can influence both features and coverage, ensuring the magazine stays connected to its readers. The closing line for this round emphasizes the status of the survey: – NOW CLOSED –
For teens across Canada and in nearby regions of the United States who read The Magazine, POP CAN offers a practical way to participate, learn how media is shaped, and perhaps win a thoughtful prize. The project validates youth voices and shows how their viewpoints can steer editorial direction without turning the process into a chore. It invites readers to share daily realities and future hopes in a format that is easy to access, with results appearing in future issues and on the site. The aim is to empower younger audiences to contribute their insights in a safe, friendly environment and to help The Magazine deliver content that reflects real life. POP CAN stands as a reminder that young voices belong at the heart of storytelling, not as a side note but as a core driver of content and conversation.