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December 4, 2020

Publishers renew call for government action against Google/Facebook monopoly

Publishers renew call for government action against Google/Facebook monopoly
Canada’s news media publishers today applauded the Government of Canada for standing up to giant internet companies in Monday’s Fiscal Update, and renewed their call for the government to take action to level the playing field for Canada’s local newspapers in dealing with the Google and Facebook monopoly.

New Federal Lobby Week Resources to support
Levelling the Digital Playing Field

New Federal Lobby Week Resources to support Levelling the Digital Playing Field
News Media Canada is spearheading an industry initiative to level the digital playing field for newspapers, and the industry needs your help. Newspaper publishers are encouraged to join News Media Canada’s Federal Lobby Week to promote industry calls for action found in the Levelling the Digital Playing Field report. View our online publisher toolkit.

RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT

People are more willing to pay for news due to COVID-19

People are more willing to pay for news due to COVID-19
Over the past few years, publishers have turned to digital paywalls to increase their revenue, as a result of the decline in print advertising. This has for the most part succeeded because people are more willing to pay for news that they trust.

Media co-ops in Québec and Ontario launch
digital subscription service

Media co-ops in Québec and Ontario launch digital subscription service
The six regional members media co-ops in Québec and Ontario have achieved another milestone of their business plan with the launch of a digital subscription service.

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.

Entries now open for National Newspaper Awards

Entries now open for National Newspaper Awards
The National Newspaper Awards have begun accepting entries for the 2020 competition. Entries will be accepted in 22 categories, including one new category, between December 1, 2020, and January 15, 2021.
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Black Press introduces Today's Drive

Black Press introduces Today's Drive
In November, Black Press Media launched Today's Drive, a new auto platform that shows thousands of vehicles that are for sale.

Metroland launches parcel delivery service

Metroland launches parcel delivery service
Metroland Media has launched an innovative parcel delivery service heralding a new chapter in its venerable 150-year history of serving Ontarians.

Canadian Online Publishing Awards announces 2020 finalists

Canadian Online Publishing Awards announces 2020 finalists
The COPA awards bring together all the media brands and companies that are producing content online, be it a media publisher, corporation or marketer.

MARKETING FEATURE

Check out the Ad Club of Toronto's Newspaper Day

Check out the Ad Club of Toronto's Newspaper Day
AdClub’s Newspaper Day 2020 was held on November 26, and featured a panel of well-respected, industry professionals from the Globe & Mail, Toronto Star, and Postmedia, discussing the impact of COVID-19 on newspaper publishers and journalists.

Ottawa looks to impose taxes on tech giants

Ottawa looks to impose taxes on tech giants
Monday's fiscal update saw the federal government take the next steps in its efforts to effectively tax digital giants.

This Week's Featured Course on Newspaper Training:
What it Takes to Write an Opinion Article

This Week's Featured Course on Newspaper Training: What it Takes to Write an Opinion Article
Everyone has an opinion. But few get the delicious opportunity to disseminate it to thousands of people reflecting the readership of a newspaper.

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