Articles Tagged ‘Postmedia’
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.
Postmedia to continue cost-cutting as ad revenue dips again
The company is, however, seeing significant growth in its parcel services.
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.
ICYMI: MacDonald becomes shareholder in Cairns Oneil
Plus, Gamelancer hires former Habs exec to lead sales and newspapers cut more printing costs.
Postmedia to lay off 11% of editorial staff
The company said nearly every property in its network would be impacted by cuts or restructuring.
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.
Ad revenue declines continue to dog Postmedia in Q1
However, the Brunswick News acquisition and investment in parcel services help overall revenue grow.
Postmedia launches a new sports betting platform
Betting Essentials is a new affiliate channel that will appear across 18 online properties, with Bet99 already signed on as a sponsor.
Duncan Clark returns to Postmedia as chief content officer
The former SJC executive has been tasked with leading the company’s newrooms and digital subscription strategy.
Postmedia print revenues continue to struggle
While earnings were up, it was largely the result of its Brunswick News acquisition earlier this year.
Nine Postmedia newspapers cancel their Monday print editions
The print publications will continue to publish a digital version of their papers to start the week.
Postmedia gets revenue boost from Irving acquisition
But excluding the local papers, digital revenue increases were once again not enough to offset declines elsewhere.
Postmedia revenue declined 3.3% in Q2
Digital revenue grew by 14.5%, though print circulation and print advertising declined.
Postmedia and Covers launch sports betting content partnership
The partnership aims to help bridge the gap between traditional media and sports betting in Canada.
