ICYMI: Torstar names new SVP, Spacing creates a podcast
Plus, Amazon has brought its connected devices to Canada.
Radio is the most trustworthy news source: study
Also, while most Canadians are concerned about “fake news,” few agree on what “fake news” actually is.
2018 Brand of the Year: Ricardo’s recipe for success
How Ricardo Larrivée is expanding his media empire through digital platforms and smart retail.
How newspaper closures affect local coverage: study
Public Policy Forum explores the gaps in coverage, while MiC takes a closer look at dwindling ad options.
Print still crucial for B2B magazines: study
Readers of these publications are also more likely to be in a senior role at a company, according to research firm RKI.
TC sees strong Q3, but still hurt by lower ad spend
A major dip in revenues was driven by the end of printing of several dailies
Senate committee calls for changes to digital advertising rules
News Media Canada CEO John Hinds says the country’s newspaper industry is growing increasingly frustrated.
Quebecor acquires Guide de l’auto
VP of digital content Mathieu Turbide says the acquisition was driven by a desire for more cross-platform content.
Lise Watier makes a national play with Fashion
The St. Joseph media brand created a branded print feature, with supporting influencer content, for the beauty company’s Haute Nature product launch.
Former Rogers director joins the Globe to helm business products
Garth Thomas will steer the direction of the company’s business suite, as the verticals become a dominant part of its growth plan.
Interest in news is still strong: study
Although interest in news remains high, many Canadians still “don’t see the point” of paying for online news.
Media revenue down for Rogers in Q2
Lower advertising revenue and lower Jays revenue drove the trend.
Despite digital growth, Postmedia revenue drops 10%
President and COO Andrew MacLeod tells MiC it’s “buying time” for the business as it fights to stand out in digital.
Torstar lays off 21 at StarMetro
Some services will be moved to north Toronto and Hamilton, although the size of those operations has yet to be determined.
Annex narrows its target with BlueConic partnership
The two year partnership will give Annex the ability to zero in on audience data for its 68 media brands.
