Newspaper reach, influence continues to drop
The bright spot is community news, where reach is still strong among all demos.
Magazines show a notable dip in product influence
Readers are less stuck on print than before, and the desire to purchase featured products might be eroding slightly.
Postmedia’s revenue still down more than 25%
Print advertising revenue was the most impacted, but circulation and digital were down as well.
ICYMI: CBC’s new comedy gets deep on identity
Plus, a Toronto Star cartoon prompts calls for an apology, and RECMA releases a new ranking.
Why National Newspaper Week went high fashion
As the country looks to newspapers for truth, the organization took an edgy step.
No Frills reneges flyer cancellation
A number of factors may have driven retailers who paused or cancelled to go back to the classic medium.
Additional layoffs reported at Postmedia
Page designers and graphic artists have been affected by the cuts, which are part of cost-saving initiatives.
How House & Home thrived despite the pandemic ad drought
Despite some clients pausing, ecommerce-heavy clients and an increase in circulation have helped keep the magazine on top.
New free cannabis magazine eyes ad-supported model
With a retail distribution model and a demographic sweet spot of over 40, the new magazine looks to fill a void in the marketplace.
How MediaCentral could pull in an extra $2 million in ad revenue this year
Now and Georgia Straight are welcoming back an old, familiar category.
Creative fares better than media in Q2 for WPP
A 15.1% drop puts the holding co. somewhere in the middle when it comes to performance among the major networks.
Zeste celebrates 10 years in a multi-platform media blitz
The TV brand will expand to newsstands and bookstores with special print products this month.
How do Canadians feel about flyers in 2020?
Some flyers have been discontinued during the pandemic – but was it the right choice?
Yellow Pages’ downward revenue trend continues
The company has also decreased its headcount to cope with COVID pressures, but will have an increased staff count next quarter.
NordStar agrees to acquire Torstar at higher price
Following a second proposal, NordStar has upped its pledged payment to $0.72 per share.
