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July 23, 2021

Op-ed: Time for Canada to Level the Digital Playing Field

Op-ed: Time for Canada to Level the Digital Playing Field
Around the world, there is growing consensus that the dominant power of Big Tech must be reined in to prevent market failures.

Local business news website launches in Saskatchewan

Local business news website launches in Saskatchewan
allSaskatchewan.com is pleased to be launching business news coverage in the province this week from staff reporters based in Saskatoon and Regina.

RESEACH SPOTLIGHT

Canadian ad spend is bouncing back in 2021

Canadian ad spend is bouncing back in 2021
As the world begins to emerge from the pandemic lockdowns, changes in the ways society consumes media are likely to endure. The outlook continues to focus on digital as many shifted to online media consumption. Media in Canada reports that Canadian ad spend will be one of the fastest-growing in 2021.

Jack Webster Awards announces call for submissions

Jack Webster Awards announces call for submissions
The Jack Webster Awards have issued a public call for nominations for excellence in business, industry, labour and economics reporting.

Part of local journalism is meeting people experiencing trauma

Part of local journalism is meeting people experiencing trauma
Mike Adler, a reporter who covers Scarborough, Ont. for toronto.com, recently penned a column in the Scarborough Mirror that is a true testament to the important work local journalists undertake on behalf of their communities each and every single day.

LEVELLING THE DIGITAL PLAYING FIELD

Here are your headlines for this week

Your Levelling the Digital Playing Field headlines for July 20, 2021
Here is your weekly roundup of headlines related to the ongoing advocacy to ensure tech giants like Facebook and Google pay their fair share for journalistic work. Check out the headlines below for happenings in both Canada and around the world.

World News Day sets ambitious global target
to amplify fact-based climate journalism

World News Day sets ambitious global target to amplify fact-based climate journalism
The fourth annual World News Day, a worldwide campaign for global news organizations to draw audience attention to the value of fact-based journalism, will take place on September 28, 2021.

Cross-platform readership consistent across generations

Cross-platform readership consistent across generations, research shows
In the major markets measured, all groups tend to read both print and digital newspaper content weekly. Print reading is preferred by older generations (those born in 1965 and earlier), while younger generations lean towards reading digital news editions.

Newspaper media reach all target groups during COVID-19

Newspaper media reach all target groups during COVID-19
Research confirms that newspaper readership is strong, reporting that 87% of adults 18+ read newspaper content weekly across a variety of print and digital platforms. COVID has increased the demand for news across all digital platforms.

MARKETING FEATURE

Put your money where your house is:
Local newspapers are good for business

Put your money where your house is: Local newspapers are good for business
Local newspapers are good for business. Just ask Salisbury House, a legendary local chain of Winnipeg restaurants.

Could you be the next executive director of
the National Newspaper Awards?

Could you be the next executive director of the National Newspaper Awards?
The National Newspaper Awards (NNAs) is seeking a new Executive Director to replace Paul Woods, who is stepping down at the end of the organization’s current fiscal year, next June.

Canadian Online Publishing Awards opens call for entries

Canadian Online Publishing Awards opens call for entries
The Canadian Online Publishing Awards have begun accepting entries for this year's awards program. Deadline for submissions is September 30, 2021.

2021 EPPY Awards call for entries now open

2021 EPPY Awards call for entries now open
The EPPY Awards honour the best in digital media across over 30 diverse categories. The deadline to enter this year's competition is midnight (eastern time) on August 31, 2021.

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