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November 16, 2018

Who you gonna trust? Newspapers!

Who you gonna trust? Newspapers!
We’re a few weeks past Halloween, but it’s not too late for something scary: according to a 2017 Ipsos-Reid poll, 63% of Canadians can’t tell the difference between legitimate and fake news. And 65% of Canadians are worried that false information is being used as a weapon (Edelman Trust Barometer: 2018).

2019-20 Application Guidelines and Form for the Aid to Publishers Component of the Canada Periodical Fund

2019-20 Application Guidelines and Form for the Aid to Publishers Component of the Canada Periodical Fund
We are pleased to inform you that the 2019-2020 Application Guidelines and application form for the Aid to Publishers component of the Canada Periodical Fund (CPF) is now available. Applications can be downloaded from the Government of Canada website here. The deadline to submit an application is November 24, 2018.

Sharing some reader love from Gabriola Island

Sharing some reader love from Gabriola Island
British Columbia's Gabriola Sounder came up with a creative twist to promote National Newspaper Week in the pages of their paper. Using the Newspapers Matter logo they ran small space quotes from readers and notable community members throughout their paper.

RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT

Canadians want government advertising in newspapers, research shows

Canadians want government advertising in newspapers, research shows
News Media Canada recently asked Canadians which media they think are the most appropriate for advertising about federal, provincial and municipal/regional government programs and services. Their answer was resounding and clear: Newspapers!

National Newspaper Week Video feature:
Newspapers Matter to Vernon, B.C.

National Newspaper Week Video feature: Newspapers Matter to Vernon, B.C.
As part of the 2018 National Newspaper Week celebrations from October 1- 7, 2018, the Vernon Morning Star asked leaders in their community about why they believe journalism matters. How did they respond?

Globe and Mail changes its online investment tools

Globe and Mail changes its online investment tools
For thousands of loyal Globe and Mail subscribers, an important part of their daily routine is checking their portfolios and investments through our suite of popular online investing tools — tools that hadn’t been seriously upgraded since 2001. Eighteen months ago, the Globe began the process of assessing and updating the entire suite.

Will you be at this year's Media Innovation Awards?

Will you be at this year's Media Innovation Awards?
News Media Canada, through its Newspapers Matter campaign, will be sponsoring a post-awards reception at this year's Media Innovation Awards, which take place on November 28.

More new Newspapers Training courses now available online

More new Newspapers Training courses now available online
How do you create the best ads for print? In this inspiring session for the sales and advertising creative departments you can learn what can be accomplished in the print medium when you start with a good idea.

The BCYCNA is now the BC and Yukon
Community NewsMedia Association

The BCYCNA is now the BC and Yukon Community NewsMedia Association
While newspapers are still their priority, the BCYCNA has changed its name to the BC and Yukon Community NewsMedia Association in order to accommodate its expanding reach.

MARKETING FEATURE

Feature 'Newspapers Matter' advertisements in your publication

Feature 'Newspapers Matter' advertisements in your publication
As a follow up to our recent National Newspaper Week campaign, News Media Canada is making new industry ads available to all newspapers looking to promote the industry or fill space in the newspaper. Consider running any of our various ad sizes from the Newspapers Matter ad campaign.

OCNA's Junior Citizen competition is now open

OCNA's Junior Citizen competition is now open
Nominate an outstanding individual you know, and help us recognize the incredible determination, imagination, and spirit that make our lives and our communities better.

News on News returns to your inboxes on Nov 30

News on News returns to your inboxes on Nov 30
Your humble editor will be away on holidays next week, so our News on News newsletter will be taking a brief one week sojourn. The next edition of News on News will be released on November 30.

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