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July 3, 2020

More companies pull advertising dollars from Facebook

More companies pull advertising dollars from Facebook
More than 500 companies have kicked off an unprecedented advertising boycott intended to pressure Facebook into taking a stronger stand against hate speech.

Google will pay publishers to license content

Google will pay publishers to license content
Alphabet Inc.’s Google will begin paying select media outlets featured in a yet-to-be released news service later this year, a major business shift for the search engine after years of pressure from media companies and regulators.

World News Day 2020 sets ambitious global target

World News Day 2020 sets ambitious global target
Highlighting journalism's importance in an age of misinformation, the Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) and World Editors Forum (WEF) aim to have 100 media supporters from around the world, up from 40 last year, for World News Day 2020.

RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT

Newspaper brands reach more than 3 out of 5 adults
across Canada, research shows

Newspaper brands reach more than 3 out of 5 adults across Canada, research shows
The Vividata Spring 2020 study release confirms that 70% of Canadians read newspaper brand content in an average week, with just over half accessing content via a mobile device.

#SmallBusinessEveryDay campaign launched to emphasize customers are critical to business survival

#SmallBusinessEveryDay campaign launched to emphasize customers are critical to business survival
With seven out of ten business owners worried that customers won’t come back and many still struggling to pay bills, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)’s new #SmallBusinessEveryDay campaign is designed to amplify actions to support local businesses.

Pattison partners with La Presse

Pattison partners with La Presse
Pattison Outdoor Advertising has announced plans to expand its presence in Quebec. One of its partners in this expansion will be La Presse.

News Media Canada launches Maple Network Exchange, connecting Canadian marketers to premium Canadian audiences

News Media Canada launches Maple Network Exchange, connecting Canadian marketers to premium Canadian audiences
News Media Canada is pleased to announce the launch of the Maple Network Exchange (MNE), a first-of-its-kind initiative for the organization.

MARKETING FEATURE

Use SPOT Fake News Online to combat disinformation

Use SPOT Fake News Online to combat disinformation about the Coronavirus
Fake news and disinformation online is on ongoing challenge, but the good news is that there is an easy way to tell fact from fiction. The SPOT Fake News Online tool highlights four simple steps that can be used to evaluate online stories.

Is 2020 your year for an Eppy?

Is 2020 your year for an Eppy?
The EPPY Awards honour the best in digital media across 38 diverse categories. Previous Canadian winners include the Winnipeg Free Press, the Globe and Mail and the University of British Columbia.

Looking to hire? Check out News Media Canada's 'Job Beat'

Looking to hire? Check out News Media Canada's 'Job Beat'
Are you a media manager that is looking to hire? News Media Canada's 'Job Beat' job board should be your one-stop shop. Job listings are free of charge to members of News Media Canada and Local Journalism Initiative host news organizations. Send your job listing to services@newsmediacanada.ca.

This Week's Featured Course on Newspaper Training:
Money Making Ideas for Newspapers - Sponsored Content

This Week's Featured Course on Newspaper Training: Money Making Ideas for Newspapers - Sponsored Content
Candide Gregoire from Newspaper Toolbox will show you how to implement a fresh revenue-growth strategy at your publication and show off some examples of the best money-making ideas used at newspapers in Canada and the U.S.

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