Online News Act passes, but issues remain for both outlets and platforms
Google and Meta are still prepared to block news, while publishers celebrated a “positive first step” amid lingering concerns.
Maclean’s names new publisher
Jason Maghanoy adds to his duties as publisher of Canadian Business and leading business development across SJC.
Andrew Saunders named president and CEO of The Globe and Mail
The media company’s chief revenue officer will succeed Phillip Crawley, who will retire at the end of August.
Postmedia to continue cost-cutting as ad revenue dips again
The company is, however, seeing significant growth in its parcel services.
Magazines and newspapers still reach a vast majority of Canadians
Vividata’s spring update also finds that while people are spending more time with audio content, podcasting is taking a greater share from radio.
TC Transcontinental to debut a more ecologically friendly flyer
The leaflet will reduce printed waste, in addition to being compliant with a new city bylaw.
Tourism boards help publish the Globe’s first story in Cree syllabics
Working with agency Initiative, the branded content campaign aimed to generate national interest in three destinations.
24 heures ends print edition, goes online-only
The Quebecor newspaper had gone to once weekly in 2021 as part of a digital shift.
WPP signs on to global news support program
Through Group M, the holding company will help the Media Freedom Cohort pursue sustainable funding for responsible outlets.
Media Roundtable, Part 1: Going back to basics in economic uncertainty
Media agency executives and brand marketers discuss what is really important to focus on when budgets tighten up.
Porter enlists Strategic Content Labs to lead media sales
The SJC-owned custom content company adds more touch points to its work publishing re:porter magazine.
Montreal Gazette’s new advisory council aims to rally business support
Postmedia’s CEO explains why a group of local leaders has been convened to grow subscribers and advertisers.
Postmedia to lay off 11% of editorial staff
The company said nearly every property in its network would be impacted by cuts or restructuring.
Newspapers and magazines still have broad audiences in Canada
Vividata finds the elusive Gen Z demographic is also a big fan of printed content.
Postmedia ends print editions for Alberta community papers
The change to digital-only will result in an unspecified number of layoffs, part of ongoing cost-cutting at the company.
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