About us

We are a modern media & marketing company with a remarkable past. 

A picture of the crowd at the "greetings from the future" SJC party

Our Story

In 1956, we started in print. As the media landscape rapidly evolved, we did too. We expanded into photography and content creation, delved into publishing and, most recently, acquired a digital media technology company.

We create and distribute many forms of media including web, print, video, social and events and own a portfolio of the most well-regarded editorial brands in the country, including Toronto Life, Chatelaine and Maclean’s.

Informative, engaging storytelling is our passion, which we deliver for our clients and audiences through our talented teams, full-production content and creative studios, advertising technology platforms and print infrastructure.

An all white room in Benton Photo Studio.
Magazine paper coming off of the SJC printing press
Benton Photo Studio hallway with magazine cover posters on the wall

Our
Values

Established by our founder, our values serve as the guiding principles for big decisions and everyday actions. They are what we strive for and stand for. Every one of our associates brings them to life in their own unique way.

01

Be Relentlessly Curious

We take the initiative to learn, try new things and brainstorm the next big idea.

02

Respect every individual as equal

We value diversity as the means to creativity and cultivate a collaborative environment where everyone belongs.

03

Amaze our customers

We care passionately about our customers’ evolving needs and inspire through our ideas, quality and service.

04

Innovate and adapt with urgency

Forward-thinking and flexible, we react quickly and boldly to change.

05

Contribute to the community

We apply our resources and passions to make a difference—for people and our planet.

SJC CEO (Tony Gagliano) handing out an employee award at an SJC event

Our
Leadership

Passionate and experienced across the full communications spectrum, SJC’s leaders are focused on helping our people, customers, brands and audiences grow in a modern media world. 

  • Tony Gagliano, CEO (pictured)
  • John Gagliano, President, SJC Print
  • Kin-Man Lee, CFO and COO
  • Ray D’Antonio, EVP Sales
  • Alison Katsumi, Senior Director, HR
  • Marta Tsimicalis, Director, Marketing & Communications

aWARDS

With many industry firsts and highest levels of recognition over the years, our commitment to the highest standards is a constant.

National Magazine Awards logo

SJC Media once again led the 2023 National Magazine Awards with 21 awards, including Best Magazine for Maclean's (News & Business) and Chatelaine (Lifestyle).

Canada's Best Managed Companies award. Platinum member.

2023 marked SJC's 20th consecutive year of recognition as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies.

Latest News & Insights

Our History

Giuseppina and Gaetano Gagliano in 1956
1956

Two years after arriving to Canada with his wife, Guiseppina, and his growing family, Gaetano Gagliano starts SJC in the basement of his family home, printing wedding invitations and business cards on a handheld letterpress.

Gaetano Gaetano posing with his employees in 1960
1960s

Now an established printing company, Gaetano continues to grow the business by learning about offset, a method that would ensure a faster output.

Gaetano Gagliano standing next to the SJC industrial printing machines on Benton Road
1970s

SJC Print moves into a new facility built on a half-hectare industrial built lot on Benton Road, near Keele and Lawrence in Toronto. Business expands to large commercial advertising contracts. .

SJC team member planting a tree
1990

SJC launches Partners in Growth, a first-of-its-kind reforestation program. That  same year, SJC wins the first ever Environmental Award for Business Excellence from The Financial Post.

The SJC leadership cutting a ribbon signifying the 1991 expansion
1991

SJC expands to its brand new, built-from-the ground-up 220,000-square-foot print facility in Concord, Ontario (which has since expanded to 300,000 square feet).

Wish book graphic design by SJC
1993

SJC acquires Network Studios, marking the company’s venture into graphic design and creative advertising.

A newspaper with the article showing SJC's purchase of Canada Communication Group
1996

SJC acquires Canada Communication Group (CCG) from the Government of Canada, giving the company a national presence with print centres across the country.

Two Magazines with Sandra Oh and Martin Short on the cover
2001

SJC enters publishing with the acquisition of Multi-Vision Publishing.

Toronto Life and Fashion magazines acquired by SJC in 2002
2002

SJC expands its magazine portfolio with the acquisition of Key Media, publisher of Toronto Life, Weddingbells and FASHION Magazine.

No Name brand logo in black and yellow
2003

Don Watt & Geoff Belche joined SJC to form DW+Partners, bringing proven expertise in branding, package and store design, and innovative retail technologies. SJC is named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.

SJC members celebrating their 50th anniversary
2006

SJC celebrates its 50th anniversary with Tony Bennett, an employee Volunteer Day and a multi-million dollar ad commitment to arts and cultural charities.

SJC industrial printing facility
2009

SJC completes its  $50 million pressroom revitalization to offer the most current print platform in Canada.

Four SJC Magazine covers
2019

SJC acquires all seven of Rogers Media’s  consumer print and digital magazine brands: Maclean’s, Chatelaine (English and French), Today’s Parent, HELLO! Canada and digital publications FLARE and Canadian Business.

Abstract designs made by SJC
2022

SJC acquires Assembly Digital, a leading digital media technology company that employs data and machine learning systems to scale audience growth and advertising solutions.

SJC timeline illustration from 1956 to 2022
Giuseppina and Gaetano Gagliano in 1956
1956

Two years after arriving to Canada with his wife, Guiseppina, and his growing family, Gaetano Gagliano starts SJC in the basement of his family home, printing wedding invitations and business cards on a handheld letterpress.

Gaetano Gaetano posing with his employees in 1960
1960s

Now an established printing company, Gaetano continues to grow the business by learning about offset, a method that would ensure a faster output.

Gaetano Gagliano standing next to the SJC industrial printing machines on Benton Road
1970s

SJC Print moves into a new facility built on a half-hectare industrial built lot on Benton Road, near Keele and Lawrence in Toronto. Business expands to large commercial advertising contracts. .

SJC team member planting a tree
1990

SJC launches Partners in Growth, a first-of-its-kind reforestation program. That  same year, SJC wins the first ever Environmental Award for Business Excellence from The Financial Post.

The SJC leadership cutting a ribbon signifying the 1991 expansion
1991

SJC expands to its brand new, built-from-the ground-up 220,000-square-foot print facility in Concord, Ontario (which has since expanded to 300,000 square feet).

Wish book graphic design by SJC
1993

SJC acquires Network Studios, marking the company’s venture into graphic design and creative advertising.

A newspaper with the article showing SJC's purchase of Canada Communication Group
1996

SJC acquires Canada Communication Group (CCG) from the Government of Canada, giving the company a national presence with print centres across the country.

Two Magazines with Sandra Oh and Martin Short on the cover
2001

SJC enters publishing with the acquisition of Multi-Vision Publishing.

Toronto Life and Fashion magazines acquired by SJC in 2002
2002

SJC expands its magazine portfolio with the acquisition of Key Media, publisher of Toronto Life, Weddingbells and FASHION Magazine.

No Name brand logo in black and yellow
2003

Don Watt & Geoff Belche joined SJC to form DW+Partners, bringing proven expertise in branding, package and store design, and innovative retail technologies. SJC is named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.

SJC members celebrating their 50th anniversary
2006

SJC celebrates its 50th anniversary with Tony Bennett, an employee Volunteer Day and a multi-million dollar ad commitment to arts and cultural charities.

SJC industrial printing facility
2009

SJC completes its  $50 million pressroom revitalization to offer the most current print platform in Canada.

Four SJC Magazine covers
2019

SJC acquires all seven of Rogers Media’s  consumer print and digital magazine brands: Maclean’s, Chatelaine (English and French), Today’s Parent, HELLO! Canada and digital publications FLARE and Canadian Business.

Abstract designs made by SJC
2022

SJC acquires Assembly Digital, a leading digital media technology company that employs data and machine learning systems to scale audience growth and advertising solutions.