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May 28, 2021

Facebook announces plan to pay several Canadian
news organizations for content

Facebook announces plan to pay several Canadian news organizations for content
Facebook has announced it is launching a trial news initiative in Canada that will pay 14 publishers to link to articles on their websites.

Government inaction has cost news publishers

Government inaction has cost news publishers
News Media Canada members are calling on the federal government to introduce the long-awaited policy to allow publishers to negotiate fairly with Facebook and Google.

RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT

Millennials read newspapers!

Millennials read newspapers!
Recent research confirms that 90% of Millennials read newspapers in print or digital formats. Data from November 2020 finds that the strongest newspaper readers are Millennials (those born between 1982 and 1999); these 21-38-year-olds are reading more than any other demographic group.

Postmedia and Wise Publishing announce new partnership

Postmedia and Wise Publishing announce new partnership
Postmedia announced earlier this week that it has made a strategic equity investment for a minority position in Wise Publishing, which is a fast-growing Canada-based personal finance publisher that owns websites including MoneyWise.ca.

Globe and Mail editor-in-chief explains World News Day
and why you should get involved

David Walmsley, Chair, Canadian Journalism Foundation
In a recent post published by WAN-IFRA, David Walmsley, editor-in-chief of The Globe and Mail, and board member of the World Editors' Forum explains why he helped create World News Day: "I created World News Day because I was determined to change the relationship between the news industry and the audience.”
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Complete Canada's inaugural Newsroom Diversity Survey

The Canadian Association of Journalists extends deadline to complete inaugural Newsroom Diversity Survey
The Canadian Association of Journalists has announced that the deadline for news organizations to complete their inaugural Newsroom Diversity Survey. Surveys are due by June 4, 2021.

AJAs announce Atlantic Journalism
Hall of Fame inductees for this year

AJAs announce Atlantic Journalism Hall of Fame inductees for this year
The Atlantic Journalism Awards is pleased to announce the induction of two Maritime journalists into the Atlantic Journalism Hall of Fame.

Will you be joining Postmedia's Edmonton spring auction?

Will you be joining Postmedia's Edmonton spring auction?
Postmedia will promote the auction and businesses in Edmonton area newspapers, and online on their digital properties and social media channels.

MARKETING FEATURE

Think Google and Facebook care about community news? Think again.

Think Google and Facebook care about community news? Think again.
News Media Canada supports the Levelling the Digital Playing Field initiative, including ongoing calls to the government to keep its commitment to Canadians who rely on local news and to introduce legislation before Parliament rises for the summer.

Events, webinars, and more!

Events, webinars, and more!
If you're missing human contact because of the pandemic, News Media Canada has got you covered. We are regularly updating our event calendar with industry functions (virtual), as well as training and professional development opportunities for journalists, salespeople, and executives.

'In the Biz'

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