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March 27, 2020

What the federal government is doing to support news publishers during the COVID-19 pandemic

What the federal government is doing to support news publishers during the COVID-19 pandemic
This is a news release from the Department of Canadian Heritage issued earlier this week.

Government of Canada COVID-19 advertising campaign

Government of Canada COVID-19 advertising campaign
The Government of Canada has announced a $30 million advertising campaign to help fight the spread of COVID-19, with heavy emphasis on Canadian media (including television, newspapers, magazines, online publications).

Federal government's plan to support news industry
falls short of expectations

Federal government's plan to support news industry falls short of expectations
Earlier today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced plans to provide media organizations with assistance, in o

When will the money flow, Mr. Trudeau?

Box Cox, Winnipeg Free Press
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau lied to the country. That’s not an easy thing to write about the most visible authority figure trying to inform and keep the nation calm during a worldwide pandemic.

Canadian Heritage extends Aid to Publishers
deadline to March 30

Canadian Heritage extends Aid to Publishers deadline to March 23
Canadian Heritage has extended the application deadline for the 2020-2021 funding cycle for the Aid to Publishers component of the Canada Periodical Fund.

RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT

News, news and more news:
Canadians are consuming digital news at a record pace

News, news and more news: Canadians are consuming digital news at a record pace
The Coronavirus pandemic continues to impact digital media consumption in Canada according to Comscore. Based on data from mid-March there are significant changes to audience and consumer behaviour across digital platforms.

Finalists announced for the 71st National Newspaper Awards

Finalists announced for the 71st National Newspaper Awards
There are 63 finalists from 19 organizations in 21 categories. Finalists were selected by three-judge panels in each category from 774 entries submitted for work published in 2019.

Toronto Star launches daily news podcast “This Matters”

Toronto Star launches daily news podcast “This Matters”
What’s happening? And why should you care? Those are the questions that “This Matters,” the first daily news podcast from the Toronto Star, aims to answer. “This Matters,” will look at all types of important stories and ideas of interest to Canadians, every day, Monday to Friday.

Help your readers tell fact from fiction

Help your readers tell fact from fiction
In the midst of the global COVID-19 pandemic it never been more important to be able to critically evaluate the overload of information. The SPOT Fake News Online tool teaches media literacy skills in four simple steps.

MARKETING FEATURE

Connect with your colleagues during this crisis

Connect with your colleagues during this crisis
We recognize that these are difficult times and newspapers of all sizes across the country may be struggling in many ways. News Media Canada is happy to share that we've created a dedicated WhatsApp group.

Looking to hire? Check out News Media Canada's 'Job Beat'

Looking to hire? Check out News Media Canada's 'Job Beat'
Are you a media manager that is looking to hire? News Media Canada's 'Job Beat' job board should be your one-stop shop. Job listings are free of charge to members of News Media Canada and Local Journalism Initiative host news organizations. Send your job listing to services@newsmediacanada.ca.

This Week's Featured Course on Newspaper Training:
How Listicles Can Drive Readership

This Week's Featured Course on Newspaper Training: How Listicles Can Drive Readership
Listicles and Charticles and Clickbait, Oh, my! This definitely was not part of your grandfather’s lexicon. But, in the social-media age, these nouns are ones journalists everywhere increasingly are going to have to get their heads around.

'In the Biz'

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