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November 20, 2020

Don't miss out: Champion the Truth national contest now open!

Don't miss out: Champion the Truth national contest now open!
As a way to extend the celebration and recognition of Canadian newspapers and news media from this year's National Newspaper Week, we’re running a national social media contest. The contest is being hosted on Hayley Elsaesser’s Instagram channel (@hayleyelsaesser) and gives Canadians a chance to win a Champion the Truth capsule collection prize pack.

Announcing 'Levelling the Digital Playing Field'
Federal Lobby Week

'Levelling the Digital Playing Field' Federal Lobby Week
Community newspaper members from across Canada are asked to contact their MP and to request a virtual meeting the week of November 30th as part of the 2020 Federal Lobby Week.
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RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT

Daily newspapers reach 3 in 5 adults across Canada: Vividata

Daily newspapers reach 3 in 5 adults across Canada: Vividata
Vividata's Fall 2020 Study provided new data on a broad range of topics including daily and community newspaper readership. On a weekly basis, daily newspaper brands reach three out of five adults across Canada.

Looking back at 40 years of the Winnipeg Sun

Looking back at 40 years of the Winnipeg Sun
Earlier this month, the Winnipeg Sun celebrated its 40th birthday.

2021-2022 Aid to Publishers funding cycle announced

2021-2022 Aid to Publishers funding cycle announced
The 2021-2022 Application Guidelines and application form for the Aid to Publishers component of the Canada Periodical Fund (CPF) are now available.

How The Globe and Mail handled
distribution issues during COVID-19

How The Globe and Mail handled distribution issues during COVID-19
One of the main challenges for newspapers during the COVID-19 crisis was logistics and distribution. With travel restrictions in place and staff working from home, the last mile delivery system of several dailies was affected.

The Toronto Star introduces new mobile app

The Toronto Star introduces new mobile app
The new app provides an enhanced user-friendly look and provides readers with a streamlined reading experience.

MARKETING FEATURE

Local shopping habits will be a major post-pandemic force

Local shopping habits will be a major post-pandemic force
Data from an Accenture survey shows that Canadians will continue to have a lingering uneasiness in public spaces for some time following the COVID-19 pandemic, which will cause larger brands and retailers to tailor their products to provide a more local experience.

News Media Canada proud to sponsor
AdClub of Toronto's Newspaper Day

News Media Canada proud to sponsor AdClub of Toronto's Newspaper Day
On November 26, the AdClub Toronto will be hosting Newspaper Day. As part of the event, several publishers and editors will be discussing the impact of COVID-19 on the newspaper industry.

Business of Digital webinar series continues

Business of Digital webinar series continues
On November 24th & 25th, IAB Canada will be hosting a webinar where participants can learn about the latest insights into the Canadian consumer and media audience marketplace.

Finalists for 2020 Jack Webster Awards announced

Finalists for 2020 Jack Webster Awards announced
The finalists in the 14 different categories for the 2020 Webster Awards, Western Canada's preeminent journalism awards, have been announced.

'In the Biz'

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