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August 2, 2019

Call for Nominations Code of Silence Award for Outstanding Achievement in Government Secrecy

Call for Nominations Code of Silence Award for Outstanding Achievement in Government Secrecy
The Canadian Association of Journalists, the Centre for Free Expression, News Media Canada and the Canadian Journalists for Free Expression are inviting nominations for the 2019 Code of Silence awards for outstanding achievement in government secrecy.

Can you SPOT fake news?

Can you SPOT fake news?
Earlier this year, the federal government announced plans to help boost citizen literacy on fake news. A key pillar in that plan was to provide funding to strengthen digital, news, and civic literacy programming. News Media Canada is happy to inform you that we have received support for our SPOT Fake News Online program.

You can now listen to Globe and Mail
articles in three languages

You can now listen to Globe and Mail articles in three languages
On July 30th, the Globe and Mail launched a new audio feature that offers a new way to engage with their articles. The new listening experience is available in English, French and Mandarin.

RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT

Quality news sites get 'halo effect' on ad viewability

Quality news sites get 'halo effect' on ad viewability
The World Media Group claims the research shows advertising on "quality journalism" sites has had a "halo effect" as consumers have been gravitating towards trusted news sources in recent years in an era of fake news.

Journals, Sun to merge into one print edition

Journals, Sun to merge into one print edition
Readers of the Melfort and Nipawin Journals along with the regional paper, the Northeast Sun, are seeing a new product.

Apply today for an EPPY Award

Apply today for an EPPY Award
The EPPY Awards, presented by Editor & Publisher, honor the best media-affiliated websites across 30 diverse categories. The period for entering submissions runs until Friday, Aug. 23, 2019.

Marketing Feature

Local information drives community newspaper readership

Local information drives community newspaper readership
News Media Canada continue to explore the reasons for reading community newspapers and one thing never changes: Local information (in many forms) continues to be the driving reason for readership of community newspapers.

This Week's Featured Course on Newspaper Training:
Using Social Media to Enhance Your Community Journalism

This Week's Featured Course on Newspaper Training: How to Use Social Media to Enhance Your Community Journalism
For newspapers, social media has proven both a blessing and curse. And it is too early to decide which ultimately will be the more prevalent force. In the attached white paper, dig into the impact and the opportunity of social media and community journalism.

No News on News next week

No News on News next week
It's officially August - and that means your weekly dose of News on News will be taking a short summer break. Our next edition will be delivered to your inboxes on August 16, 2019.

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