2009 in Review: By the Numbers

The Canadian Newspaper Association (CNA) and the Canadian Community Newspapers Association (CCNA) have had a successful year. We are proud to share with you a brief overview of our activities on behalf of the industry:

  • $0 = recycling success: Due to CNA/CCNA, in Ontario, newspapers pay in kind by providing ad space. For 2010, this ad commitment has been halved due to our efforts. This provides a framework for the country.
  • 7% win: CNA lobbied for and achieved exception from HST
  • 7 hot case studies: Advertisers share their success using newspapers (and our online sites in some cases) – see www.cna-acj.ca/en/marketing/sales-tools/case-studies
  • 11 monthly printed newspapers: The Publisher presents perspective on key areas of interest to the industry
  • 12 new marketing materials: Key topics are summarized in pdf pieces – available at www.cna-acj.ca/en/marketing/sales-tools
  • 15 webinars: Experts present on a variety of subjects which are delivered via your computer and telephone
  • 50 weekly e-newsletters: NEWS on NEWS is a compilation of newspaper industry news from Canada and around the world
  • 100 presentations: The power of the newspaper medium was delivered to media planners, creative agencies, newspapers and colleges across the country 12 new marketing materials: Key topics are summarized in pdf pieces – available at http://www.cna-acj.ca/en/marketing/sales-tools
  • 183 awards: We honour your work & your clients via: Better Newspapers, Extras, Great Ideas, Goff Penny & Quill awards
  • 200 attended our annual conference: Plan on participating in 2010 in Toronto on May 13-14: 15 webinars:  Experts present on a variety of subjects which are delivered via your computer and telephone
  • 231 questions: As we house the latest data (e.g. linage, revenue) and industry statistics, newspapers, media planners and the media contact us for information

Click here for an overview of all CNA/CCNA services