Print ad slide contributes to Torstar revenue drop
Execs announced a majority investment in a digital company as continuing declines in print advertising hurt the media co’s Q2 revenue.
TVA Group posts second quarter loss
TV and print ad softness lead to a net loss, but the company recorded growth in its sports division.
NHL deal contributes to Rogers Media Q2 revenue increase
While overall profits dipped, the company’s media division saw revenue growth related to NHL, Sportsnet, the Jays and Next Media Canada.
The National Post puts news on wheels
The national newspaper is touring the GTA with a modified food truck this summer.
SBC Media closes its doors
The sports magazine publisher has filed for bankruptcy, and let its staff go late last week.
Elle Canada, Sally Hansen nail down partnership
The magazine has launched a multi-platform campaign with the nail polish brand aimed at aligning nail polish with fashion as well as beauty.
Conrad Black blasts Godfrey in Postmedia investor call
The former media baron gave Paul Godfrey, his friend of 40 years, an earful during Postmedia’s quarterly conference call.
Postmedia posts further losses
The media co has reported a $140.8 million net loss for its third quarter despite a bump in revenue thanks to income from its new Sun media properties.
Periodicals made $2B in 2013: StatsCan
Ad sales were down significantly from the last released numbers, moving from 73% of revenue to 56% for this report.
Metro moves to plan B following contract loss
Publisher Greg Lutes on how the company will be getting papers into the hands of GTA residents now that its 15-year partnership with Gateway Newstand is over.
24 Hrs expands Toronto footprint
The free daily has signed with Gateway Newstands to be distributed at TTC and GO locations in the GTA.
Toronto Star has highest paid circ in city: CCAB
The daily had a higher paid circulation than the Toronto Sun, according to the first quarterly CCAB numbers.
Suzanne Raitt dies at 49
The Newspapers Canada SVP and CMO has passed away after a six-month battle with cancer.
Cottage Life and SC Johnson bug out
The Blue Ant property has teamed with SC Johnson’s Raid and OFF! brands on a new content marketing program.
Declining print ad sales hit Torstar’s Q1
The company’s segmented revenue was down nearly 23% from the same period last year.
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