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January 11, 2019

Why print is the new digital

Why print is the new digital
Research shows even Millennials, who have no affinity with traditional media, trust print more than other sources, particularly social media.

RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT

Social media surpasses print as a news source in the U.S.

Social media surpasses print as a news source
For the first time social media has beaten out print as an avenue for news consumption for adults in the United States, according to Pew Research.

Former CCNA director Neil Thom passes away

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Neil Thom, former director of the Canadian Community Newspapers Association and past president of the Saskatchewan Weekly Newspapers Association, has died. He was 56 years old.

Alberta Press Council shuts its doors

Alberta Press Council shuts its doors
The Alberta Press Council ceased to exist effective December 31, 2019. The Alberta Press Council, which has been in operation since 1972, was an independent self-regulating body that encouraged public awareness of the press and its role, and facilitated conflict resolution between the public and member newspapers.

MARKETING FEATURE

Introducing phase one of our 'Proud Advertiser' campaign

Introducing our 'Proud Advertiser' campaign (phase one)
News Media Canada is pleased to release the first phase of the Proud Advertiser campaign as part of the ongoing Newspapers Matter program. This campaign is designed to remind your advertisers of the many benefits associated with advertising in local newspapers.

This week featured course on Newspaper Training:
How to Use Social Media to Enhance Your Journalism

This week featured course on Newspaper Training: How to Use Social Media to Enhance Your Community Journalism
For newspapers, social media has proven both a blessing and curse. And it is too early to decide which ultimately will be the more prevalent force. In the attached white paper, dig into the impact and the opportunity of social media and community journalism.

Plan ahead! Your 2019 events calendar has been updated

Plan ahead! Your 2019 events calendar has been updated
With a new year comes all sorts of interesting conferences, awards galas, webinars, and other events. News Media Canada has updated its events calendar to keep you all 'in the know'.

Legendary sports writer Jim Taylor dies

Legendary sports writer Jim Taylor dies
Celebrated B.C. sports writer Jim Taylor died earlier this week at the age of 82. A celebrated sports columnist throughout the province and across Canada for more than 60 years, Taylor got his start with the Victoria Times Colonist while still in high school in the mid 1950s and went on to do his best-known work with the Vancouver Sun.

'In the Biz'

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