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June 29, 2018

News Media Canada releases new study:
Local Newspapers - Trusted and True

News Media Canada releases new study: Local Newspapers - Trusted and True
News Media Canada is proud to release a new research study Local Newspapers: Trusted and True, in partnership with the Department of Canadian Heritage. This comprehensive study explores the trusted relationship Canadians have with their local newspaper in an increasingly digital world dominated by search engines, social media and ad blocking.

Local Newspapers: Trusted and True webinar now available

Local Newspapers: Trusted and True webinar now available
Earlier this month, News Media Canada held three webinar sessions that coincided with the release of our new study - Local Newspapers: Trusted and True. In case you weren't able to join us for any of theses sessions, we've posted the presentation and discussion on our YouTube channel.

MARKETING FEATURE

New fact sheet now available for
'Local Newspapers: Trusted and True' study

New fact sheet now available for 'Local Newspapers: Trusted and True' study
News Media Canada has released a new fact sheet highlighting key points from the recently released research study, Local Newspapers: Trusted and True.

Press freedom groups speak out in support of Aylmer Express

Press freedom groups speak out in support of Aylmer
The Canadian Association of Journalists and the Canadian Committee for World Press Freedom have spoken strongly in support of Aylmer Express publisher John Hueston and his son, editor Brett Hueston. Two pair were arrested last year while trying to report on a vehicle crash on a road near Lake Erie.

CCNAward winners to be announced on Monday, July 16

CCNAward winners to be announced on Monday, July 16
Due to the overwhelming interest in this year's competition, the winners of the Canadian Community Newspaper Awards (CCNAwards) will be announced on Monday, July 16, 2018. The winners list will be posted on the CCNAwards website at www.communitynewspaperawards.ca.

RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT

Updated Statistics Canada data on newspaper publishers

Updated Statistics Canada data on newspaper publishers
Statistics Canada has published updated information available on the newspaper industry based on the year 2016. Industry data includes revenue, operating expenses, advertising revenue and circulation revenue.

Changes taking place at The Toronto Star

Changes taking place at The Toronto Star
After 126 years in business, the Toronto Star has named its first female editor-in-chief. Irene Gentle was named to the position, taking the post following the resignation of longtime editor Michael Cooke.

Postmedia announces closures of community newspapers

Postmedia announces closures of community newspapers
Postmedia Network Canada Corp. is closing six more newspapers in Ontario and Alberta and ending print production at three others, while also announcing another round of staff layoffs and voluntary buyouts aimed at cutting staff by 10 per cent.

Vividata’s Summer 2018 Study delves into how Canadians are accessing content across all media

Vividata’s Summer 2018 Study delves into how Canadians are accessing content across all media
Vividata, (vividata.ca) Canada’s leading cross-media and consumer behaviour, today released their latest findings. Surveying 42,739 Canadians (aged 14+) from April 2017 through to March 2018, Vividata’s survey of the Canadian consumer is the largest cross-media research study in Canada.

Howard Bowes, former CCNA board member, passes away

Howard Bowes, former CCNA board member, passes away
We are deeply saddened to inform you that Howard Merton Bowes, of Leduc, Alberta, passed away on June 23, 2018. He is survived by his wife Marilyn, and children Brad, Brenda and Lisa. A Memorial service will be held in Leduc on July 11, 2018.

Alberta weekly newspapers restructure operations

Alberta weekly newspapers restructure operations
Effective June 26, the Lloydminster Source and Meridian Booster will cease publishing. In its place a new publication called the Meridian Source will be distributed effective Thursday, July 5, 2018.

This week's featured course on Newspaper Training:
How to Target Your Ideal Customer - Sponsored Content

This week's featured course on Newspaper Training: How to Target Your Ideal Customer - Sponsored Content
Candide Gregoire, general manager of Newspaper Toolbox, shares her top tips on how to streamline your sales efforts so you can get commitments from more new advertisers. You’ll also learn about what makes an ad rep stand out from all the others.

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