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November 1, 2019

Five government funding programs you should know about

Five government funding programs you should know about
Over the past several years, News Media Canada has been working with multiple government departments to explain why public service journalism matters to the health of our democracy, and the vitality of all of our communities.

Local Journalism Initiative: Call for Applications

Local Journalism Initiative: Call for Applications
Ready? Set? Apply! The Local Journalism Initiative application form and guidelines are finally here. Launched earlier this year by the Government of Canada, the Local Journalism Initiative supports the creation of original civic journalism that is relevant to the diverse needs of underserved communities across Canada.

Local Journalism Initiative:
How do I apply, where and to whom?

Local Journalism Initiative: How do I apply, where and to whom?
In the few weeks since the launch of the Local Journalism Initiative, News Media Canada has heard from news organizations from coast to coast, eager to learn more.

RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT

Digital ads continue their shift to mobile

Digital ads continue shift to mobile
Digital advertising in the United States hit an all-time half-year high in 2019, totaling nearly $58 billion, according to IAB and PwC. A major driver of this growth came in the second quarter where the total ad spend was around $30 billion.

Sign up for our newest newsletter today

Sign up for our newest newsletter
Have you signed up for our Local Journalism Initiative Newsletter? We want to keep you updated before launch the initiative in the coming weeks.

Print Newspapers Come Out on Top for Ad Engagement

Print Newspapers Come Out on Top for Ad Engagement
A new study conducted by Totum Research on behalf of News Media Canada has found that printed newspaper ads engage Canadians more than any other medium, print or digital.

Marketing Feature

National Newspaper Week 2019:
Local leaders in Halton weigh in on why community newspapers are so important

National Newspaper Week 2019: Local leaders in Halton weigh in on why community newspapers are so important
In celebration of this year's National Newspaper Week, Metroland papers celebrated the occasion by sharing comments from community leaders about the many ways that newspapers are important to their communities.

Postmedia sees double digit digital advertising revenue growth

Postmedia sees double digit digital advertising revenue growth
Postmedia Network Canada Corp. has released its Q4 earnings information for the three months and year ended August 31, 2019.

Vividata to release 2019 Fall study next month

Vividata to release 2019 Fall study next month
Publishers will have early access to the Vividata Fall 2019 Studythrough their software suppliers on Tuesday, November 12th @ 9:00 am (EDT). The results are not to be published publicly prior to 9:00 AM (EDT) on Wednesday, November 13th.

Peter Kvarnstrom celebrated by the Advertising Club of Toronto

Peter Kvarnstrom celebrated by the Advertising Club of Toronto
Peter Kvarnstrom, President, Community Media at Glacier Media Group, has been named the 2019 Merit Award Winner from The Advertising Club of Toronto.

This Week's Featured Course on Newspaper Training:
How to Target Your Ideal Customer - Sponsored Content

This Week's Featured Course on Newspaper Training: How to Target Your Ideal Customer - Sponsored Content
Candide Gregoire, general manager of Newspaper Toolbox, shares her top tips on how to streamline your sales efforts so you can get commitments from more new advertisers.

'In the Biz'

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