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November 13, 2020

Announcing 'Levelling the Digital Playing Field'
Federal Lobby Week

'Levelling the Digital Playing Field' Federal Lobby Week
Community newspaper members from across Canada are asked to contact their MP and to request a virtual meeting the week of November 30th as part of the 2020 Federal Lobby Week.

Tech platforms need to help journalism, not drain its resources

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A video public service announcement produced by the U.S.-based News Media Alliance highlights the critical role that local journalism plays in telling stories that matter to communities.
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RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT

Explaining the benefits of advertising in trusted news media

Explaining the benefits of advertising in trusted news media
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an increased need for reliable journalism, and news brands have seen an increase in both readers and subscribers.

2021-2022 Aid to Publishers funding cycle announced

2021-2022 Aid to Publishers funding cycle announced
The 2021-2022 Application Guidelines and application form for the Aid to Publishers component of the Canada Periodical Fund (CPF) are now available.

News Media Canada proud to sponsor
AdClub of Toronto's Newspaper Day

News Media Canada proud to sponsor AdClub of Toronto's Newspaper Day
On November 26, the AdClub Toronto will be hosting Newspaper Day. As part of the event, several publishers and editors will be discussing the impact of COVID-19 on the news industry.

Last call to apply for this year's 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. The deadline to apply is November 15.

More than 80 per cent of Canadians agree that reliable journalism is essential to democracy

More than 80 per cent of Canadians agree that reliable journalism is essential to democracy
News Media Canada's SPOT Fake News campaign was launched last year to solve a problem that is rampant in our society today – disinformation and fake news online. This project was targeted towards Canadians of all ages, to normalize critically examining digital media consumed every day to ensure it is trustworthy and accurate.

MARKETING FEATURE

New fact sheet highlights that nine in ten readers
prefer flyers in print

New fact sheet highlights that nine in ten readers prefer flyers in print
News Media Canada has released a new fact sheet on flyers and inserts, that effectively highlights the industry in 2020, particularly in terms of the proven benefits of printed flyers.

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, former 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.

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