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September 17, 2021

Two Quebec publishing giants turbocharge
automotive opportunities

Two Quebec publishing giants turbocharge automotive opportunities
This week, both La Presse and Quebecor announced they have launched new automotive partnerships designed to leverage their audience reach to increase revenues.

The Globe and Mail launches The Globe Women’s Collective to help address gender inequities in Canadian business

The Globe and Mail launches The Globe Women’s Collective to help address gender inequities in Canadian business
The Globe and Mail has partnered with several organizations to launch The Globe Women’s Collective, a new initiative to help shine a light on continued gender inequities for women in business.

MARKETING FEATURE

How will you celebrate National Newspaper Week this year?

How will you celebrate National Newspaper Week this year?
There are only two weeks left until the celebrations for the 81st annual National Newspaper Week begin!

This year News Media Canada has partnered with Canadian artist Ola Volo to produce a new Champion The Truth collection featuring a custom piece of art and a softcover journal.
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Promote National Newspaper Week 2021 with local influencers

Local Influencers
In addition to using our own voices to raise awareness of National Newspaper Week, we are hoping to inspire other notable Canadians to share their passion for their local newspapers through their own social media channels. You can help by reaching out to notable local people in your community to get involved.

Quebecor launches a new application to consolidate content

Quebecor launches a new application to consolidate content
Quebecor has unveiled a new platform called QUB (pronounced 'cube') that brings together media content from several of its different platforms, including TVA, Journal de Montreal, and other magazines.

RESEACH SPOTLIGHT

Research shows 'how' and 'why' consumers
access news on social media

Research shows 'how' and 'why' consumers access news on social media
Research from the 2021 Digital News Report from Reuters finds that well over half of Facebook and Twitter users say they come across news in the past week, contrasted with much lower numbers for the other platforms.

Tom Nevens, beloved reporter with the
St. Catharines Standard, dies

Tom Nevens, beloved reporter with the St. Catharines Standard, dies
Tom Nevens, who spent more than 42 years of his career working at the St. Catharines Standard, died from a heart attack on September 3. He was 79 years old.

Finalists for the 2021 Webster Awards announced

Finalists for the 2021 Webster Awards announced
The finalists in the 16 different categories for the 2021 Webster Awards, Western Canada's preeminent journalism awards, were announced earlier this week. The awards recognize excellence in journalism in B.C.

LEVELLING THE DIGITAL PLAYING FIELD

Your Levelling the Digital Playing Field update
for the week of September 17, 2021

Your Levelling the Digital Playing Field update for the week of September 17
News Media Canada has filed its submission to the Department of Canadian Heritage on the issue of financial remuneration by tech platforms for journalistic works.

Local Journalism Initiative to be spotlighted during
Right to Know Week conference

Local Journalism Initiative to be spotlighted during Right to Know Week conference
News Media Canada is excited to be involved in a special session about the Local Journalism Initiative and its work to combat news deserts at the upcoming Right to Know Week conference. This event is dedicated to discussing the importance of maintaining the principles of the "Right to Know" in our democracy.

Deadline for entries to the Canadian Online
Publishing Awards is September 30

Deadline for entries to the Canadian Online Publishing Awards is September 30
The Canadian Online Publishing Awards (COPAs) have become the tip of the spear for the digital publishing industry in Canada by showcasing and helping Canadian content creators move the needle forward for their brands on the global stage.

Deadline for EU-Canada Young Journalist Fellowship extended

Deadline for EU-Canada Young Journalist Fellowship extended
The application deadline for the 2021 EU-Canada Young Journalist Fellowship has been extended to 15 October. The study tour to Brussels is slated to take place in March 2022, contingent on the removal of public health protocols due to the pandemic.

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