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April 9, 2021

Investigation shows how municipality spent large
on Facebook ads

Investigation shows how municipality spent large on Facebook ads
According to the story, Chatham-Kent’s Community Attraction and Promotion division spent $11,756 on Facebook ads for its tourism department from March 2020 to the end of the year.

Postmedia reports Q2 results

Postmedia reports Q2 results
Postmedia announced it has earned $700,000 in net profits in its second quarter, an improvement from the same time a year before. The media company reported its revenue for the three months ended Feb. 28 was $106 million, down from $134.2 million a year earlier.

RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT

Report on net advertising volumes shows media
ad spend of $15.1 billion in 2019

Report on net advertising volumes shows media ad spend of $15.1 billion in 2019
The latest net advertising volumes report outlined revenue data from 2019, and it revealed that total advertising spending from major reported media was valued at approximately $15.1 billion.

The Toronto Star introduces MyLocal

The Toronto Star introduces MyLocal
The Toronto Star has launched MyLocal, a new portal on TheStar.com that presents readers with in-depth coverage of local news in neighbourhoods and communities across Ontario.

Facebook Canada says it will not pursue Australia-style agreement with news publishers

Facebook Canada says it will not pursue Australia-style agreement with news publishers
Kevin Chan, Facebook Canada's head of public policy, told a parliamentary committee that applying Australia's model to pay Canadian news publishers for content linked on its site was unworkable.
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Former Globe and Mail reporter invested
into the Order of Canada

Former Globe and Mail reporter invested into the Order of Canada
Late last month, former Globe and Mail science journalist Joan May Hollobon was invested virtually into the Order of Canada. During her 25 years at The Globe, she influenced how physicians interact with their patients and the public on a daily basis.

Torstar hires leader for Marketing 360

Torstar hires leader for Marketing 360
Jeremy Dupuis has been hired by Torstar to be the general manager for Marketing 360 in Canada.

MARKETING FEATURE

Print newspaper advertising works:
'Disappearing Headlines' case study

Print newspaper advertising works: 'Disappearing Headlines' case study
The print newspaper campaign that ran in more than 100 newspapers across the country generated phenomenal results elevating awareness of the Levelling the Digital Playing Field initiative among Canadians.

PEN Canada/Ken Filkow 2021 Prize open for nominations

PEN Canada/Ken Filkow 2021 Prize open for nominations
Nominations for the 2021 PEN Canada/Ken Filkow Prize are now open. The $1,000 annual prize is awarded to an individual or group that has advanced freedom of expression in Canada.

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