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August 7, 2020

Applications for Google News Initiative
innovation challenge closes next week

Google News Initiative launches innovation challenge to support media
The Google News Initiative will fund a set of projects from around the world that meet specified criteria, with the intent of producing learnings and thought leadership that can be shared with the wider industry.

The Toronto Sun’s website gets a revamp

The Toronto Sun’s website gets a revamp
Between now and the end of August, all of Postmedia’s tabloid newspapers will feature all new upgrades including faster load times and easier navigation.

NordStar officially takes possession of Torstar

NordStar officially takes possession of Torstar
A new chapter is beginning for the Toronto Star. Entrepreneurs Jordan Bitove and Paul Rivett have officially sealed the deal and taken over Torstar, the company which publishes the Star along with more than 70 other regional dailies and community newspapers.

RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT

Traditional advertising to increase in 2020 and beyond

Traditional advertising to increase in 2020 and beyond
Consumers are increasingly turning to traditional media platforms for news and information, rather than social media news sources. TV and print media are predicted to see increased usage in 2020 and onwards, and social media will be used less.

Support Local and promote Small Business Every Day

Support Local and promote Small Business Every Day
Supporting local business has never been more important. That's why the Canadian Federation of Business (CFIB) has launched a campaign designed to amplify actions to support local businesses with #SmallBusinessEveryDay.

OCNA announces 2019 BNC Award winners

OCNA announces 2019 BNC Award winners
The Ontario Community Newspapers Association has announced the winners of its 2019 BNC Awards competition. Congratulations to the winners in each category.

MARKETING FEATURE

Publishers encouraged to submit advertisers for
'Advertise Local' campaign

Publishers encouraged to submit advertisers for 'Advertise Local' campaign
News Media Canada is looking for publishers to participate in a new marketing program designed to stimulate local support for their advertisers.

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.

Apply now for a 2020 Print Innovation Award

Apply now for a 2020 Print Innovation Award
The Print Innovation Awards competition, presented by the World Printers Forum, identifies the world’s most innovative print advertisings and products of newspaper publishers.

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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