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July 10, 2020

News Media Canada calls for Local Journalism Initiative applications for short-term and freelance projects

News Media Canada calls for Local Journalism Initiative applications for short-term and freelance projects
News Media Canada is calling for new applications to its Local Journalism Initiative program. Applications are being sought for short-term projects, including freelance and contract positions from Indigenous media across Canada, Quebec French media, and English media from the rest of the country.

Federal government announces next phase of
funding for news organizations

Federal government announces next phase of funding for news organizations
Heritage Minister Guilbeault has announced the final details of the federal government's disbursement of the $500-million fund to support arts, culture, and media, announced earlier this year.

Latest round of federal funding for news organizations:
What you need to know

Latest round of federal funding for news organizations: What you need to know
Since the federal government announced its 'Phase 2' of funding earlier this week, we have received several questions from members. In an effort to help clarify frequently heard questions, we've compiled a brief summary of tips and suggestions for members as they prepare their applications.

RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT

Where do social media users get their news?

Where do social media users get their news?
The Reuters Digital News Report, which studied people age 18 and up, found that while Twitter currently is a top source for news and information, it will soon be surpassed by Instagram as early as next year.

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.

#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.

Canadian Online Publishing Awards launches call for entries

Canadian Online Publishing Awards launches 2020 call for entries
The Canadian Online Publishing Awards is now accepting entries for its 2020 competition. New this year is a special COVID-19 news category that is open to any publisher.

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

Public notices in newspapers are vital to the
democratic processes of communities

Public notices in newspapers are vital to the democratic processes of communities
Canadians have a right to be properly notified of actions and activities that will affect their daily lives. Public notices in newspapers preserve and protect this legal requirement. Despite this, many municipalities continue to try to find alternatives to the newspaper.

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.

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.

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