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March 12, 2021

News Media Canada’s
Local Journalism Initiative program renewed

News Media Canada’s Local Journalism Initiative program renewed
News Media Canada is pleased to announce the renewal of its Local Journalism Initiative program. The association received approval from the Minister of Canadian Heritage as an Administrator Organization for the remaining three years of the five-year Initiative.

Protect local news with the latest house ad campaign

Levelling the Digital Playing Field
News Media Canada has produced a new house ad campaign to support the ongoing lobbying effort against Google and Facebook as part of the Levelling the Digital Playing Field program. Publishers are asked to continue to build awareness of the need for legislation to protect local news.

RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT

Data shows 2020 had the highest digital ad spend in four years

2020 data shows highest digital ad spend in four years
The COVID-19 pandemic has played a large part in accelerating digital ad spend and digital revenue growth in the past year.
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Call for Entries: 30th Annual Hon. Edward Goff Penny
Memorial Prizes for Young Journalists

Call for Entries: 30th Annual Hon. Edward Goff Penny Memorial Prizes for Young Journalists
This annual competition is open to daily newspaper journalists between the ages of 20 and 25, working for News Media Canada member daily newspapers.

The failure of local news left a gap for Google and Facebook – and caused problems for democracy everywhere

Opinion: The failure of local news left a gap for Google and Facebook – and caused problems for democracy everywhere
Earlier this week, Jamie Irving, the vice-president of Brunswick News and vice chair of News Media Canada wrote an op-ed that was published in the Globe and Mail about the important need for federal action to compel Facebook and Google to pay for news.

Torstar re-launches 'Wheels'

Torstar re-launches 'Wheels'
The Toronto Star has re-launched its popular Wheels automotive section. The weekly automotive section was first published in 1986.

The Globe and Mail, Toronto Star, Calgary Herald receive
INMA Global Media Awards nominations

The Globe and Mail, Toronto Star garner INMA Global Media Awards nominations
The Globe and Mail, The Toronto Star, and The Calgary Herald have received nominations for this year's prestigious International News Media Association (INMA) awards competition.

Federal government releases list of qualifying
digital news subscriptions

Federal government releases list of qualifying digital news subscriptions
Organizations that are designated as qualified Canadian journalism organizations (QCJO) may make a request to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) for a determination of whether the subscriptions they offer are qualifying subscription expenses.

Recognizing Atlantic Canada's finest journalists

Recognizing Atlantic Canada's finest journalists
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Atlantic Journalism Hall of Fame inductees were not announced as previously scheduled. Earlier this week, however, the three 2020 inductees were revealed on the Atlantic Journalism Awards' webpage.

MARKETING FEATURE

Ten 'Tweetable Truths' print and digital house ads available

Ten 'Tweetable Truths' print and digital house ads available
News Media Canada is pleased to provide a NEW series of house ads for publishers to download and publish in their print and digital editions. This new set of ads can be used to highlight some key facts about the news media industry.

City of Toronto joins motion to endorse local journalism

City of Toronto joins motion to endorse local journalism
Toronto Mayor John Tory indicated that the city would join 14 other regions in Ontario to pass a motion that raises awareness about the importance of “healthy news media.”

Access Copyright Foundation calls for professional development grant applications

Access Copyright Foundation calls for professional development grant applications
Seeking financial support to sharpen your skills or expand your expertise? Access Copyright Foundation’s Professional Development Grant program may be able to help.

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