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October 2, 2020

It’s not too late to celebrate National Newspaper Week!

Canada's News Media. Champion the Truth. National Newspaper Week. October 4-10, 2020
National Newspaper Week is just a few days away, but it’s not too late to get involved! This year's campaign runs from Sunday October 4 to Saturday October 10, 2020.

Google launches billion dollar campaign to pay publishers

Google launches billion dollar campaign to pay publishers
A new plan will see Google spend $1 billion over the next three years to pay publishers for their news. The money will license publishers’ content for a new feature in Google News called Google News Showcase.

Throne Speech promises tech giants will pay tax

Throne Speech promises tech giants will pay tax
The Throne Speech, which introduces the federal government's directions and goals for the upcoming Parliamentary session, contained an encouraging sign for Canadian news publishers.

RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT

Paid digital subscriptions continue to rise in 2020

Paid digital subscriptions continue to rise in 2020
While this is good news for the newspaper and publishing industry, the report also reveals that advertisements continue to decline, at a faster rate than ever before.

How did you celebrate World News Day?

How did you celebrate World News Day?
On Monday, more than 120 newsrooms across the world participated in World News Day 2020 activities to highlight the critical role that journalism and professional newsrooms play in helping citizens make sense of the world.

Why Google dominates advertising markets

Why Google dominates advertising markets
News Media Canada is happy to share with all members are forthcoming journal article written by Dina Srinivasan. Srinivasan is currently advising and consulting on antitrust matters, including for news publishers whose interests are in conflict with Google’s.

Promote National Newspaper Week with local influencers

NNW 2019 Social Media 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.

Publishers encouraged to submit advertisers
for 'Advertise Local' campaign

Publishers encouraged to submit advertisers for 'Advertise Local' campaign
News Media Canada is looking for publishers to participate in a new marketing program designed to stimulate local support for their advertisers.

Don't be left out: Update your contact details today

Don't be left out: Update your contact details today
Editor & Publisher magazine is updating its newspaper database online and in print for this year. Although you are likely listed in their database, your information could be out-of-date since last year.

Call for nominations: The Code of Silence Award for Outstanding Achievement in Government Secrecy

Call for nominations: The 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 2020 Code of Silence awards for outstanding achievement in government secrecy.

Call for submissions for the
2020 Jack Webster Awards now open

Call for submissions for the 2020 Jack Webster Awards now open
The Jack Webster Foundation is now accepting submissions for the 2020 Webster Awards. The awards recognize excellence in journalism in B.C. and all B.C.-based journalists, reporting for news organizations on stories for B.C. audiences, are eligible to apply.

This Week's Featured Course on Newspaper Training:
Why Customer Service is More Important Than Ever

This Week's Featured Course on Newspaper Training: Why Customer Service is More Important Than Ever
As newspapers struggle to compete and watch their resources dwindle, it might be all too easy to let customer service lag. But if customers and advertisers abandon the product due to poor service, and those associated revenues disappear, that surely constitutes a false economy.

'In the Biz'

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