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May 31, 2019

Government program intended to support —
not control — journalism

Government program intended to support — not control — journalism
The following is an op-ed written by News Media Canada chair Bob Cox about the recent federal government's announcement to invest in Canadian journalism.

Canadian Journalism Is Vital to Our Democracy

Canadian Journalism Is Vital to Our Democracy
News Media Canada has been selected as one of eight industry groups to provide the federal government with recommendations on the eligibility criteria for tax measures announced in Budget 2019.

News Media Canada announces nominee
to federal government panel

Box Cox, Winnipeg Free Press
News Media Canada, the national industry group representing about 800 titles in every province and territory, has nominated Bob Cox, publisher of the Winnipeg Free Press, and chair of the NMC, to serve as its nominee to the federal government's panel to support journalism.

RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT

Newspaper reading happens throughout the day

Newspaper reading happens throughout the day
The Newspapers 24/7 study not only examines readership by platform, it also looks at key readership times throughout the day. Newspaper reading varies at different times during the day, with the strongest reading period after dinner.

Inside Facebook’s plans for local Canadian news

Inside Facebook’s plans for local Canadian news
Facebook is bringing a program which originated in the U.S. to Canada. Today, Facebook Canada pressed play on its Local News Accelerator program. The initiative, which will represent a $2.5 million investment in the news ecosystem, will bring participants from 11 different outlets.

Local newspapers takes readers into
'the story behind the stories'

Local newspapers takes readers into 'the story behind the stories'
In an effort to connect with readers in new ways, the Neepawa Banner and Press has taken to the airwaves to produce a weekly show that brings readers behind its headlines.

MARKETING FEATURE

Looking for filler ads?

Looking for filler ads? 
News Media Canada has a wealth of newspaper promotion material in a variety of sizes to help newspapers fill their pages. Newspapers 24/7 study material has just been released in a variety of small sizes, designed to let your readers know that newspaper readership is still strong and #NewspapersMatter.

Small, mid-sized newsrooms can apply for free data training

Small, mid-sized newsrooms can apply for free data training
Applications are now open for small and midsize newsrooms in Canada and the U.S. to receive free data training from Investigative Reporters & Editors in partnership with the Google News Initiative.

This Week's Featured Course on Newspaper Training:
How to Create Highly Effective Newspaper Ads

This Week's Featured Course on Newspaper Training: How to Create Highly Effective Newspaper Ads
This module is for advertising reps and designers. Learn how you can improve ad effectiveness and bring in more revenue at your newspaper with David Fowler.

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