Globe staff to hold strike vote
Thu, 06/18/2009 - 15:18The current employment contract of workers at the Globe and Mail is due to expire June 30, and as that deadline approaches, negotiations have been taking place between the company and the union which represents its editorial, advertising, and circulation employees. According to a union official for the paper, employees will vote whether to approve or reject a strike mandate on Saturday.
US newspaper biz expected to lose $25 billion by 2013
Thu, 06/18/2009 - 13:29An article by Jennifer Saba of Editor & Publisher highlights the findings of a study by PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PWC) on the newspaper industry in North America. According to the research done by PWC, the industry will lose approximately $13 billion in revenue by 2013, a majority of it from print advertising. PWC has estimated print advertising alone will drop from $36.7 billion in 2008 to $24.3 billion in 2013.
Canwest execs may be included in proposed pay cuts
Thu, 06/18/2009 - 09:56Newspaper executives employed by Canadian media giant Canwest Global Communications Corp. could be included in the proposed five per cent wage cut that was recommended in a letter sent to union leaders by Dennis Skulsky, president and CEO of the company’s newspaper operations, according to a report by the Canadian Press.
La Presse cutting Sunday edition
Thu, 06/18/2009 - 09:36The Canadian Press reports that Montreal’s La Presse, owned by Gesca Ltée., a subsidiary of Power Corporation, will cease publishing its Sunday edition as of June 28 in order to cut costs.
Transcontinental to lay off 250 workers, posted $144.3M loss
Fri, 06/12/2009 - 13:49The Canadian Press reported on a recent announcement made by North American printing and publishing company, Transcontinental Inc. On Thursday this week, the company declared it will lay off 250 more employees, in addition to the 1,500 that were laid off earlier this year. Transcontinental had just reported a $144.3 million loss for the second quarter in 2009, which included restructuring charges, the reduced value of intangible assets, and a goodwill write-off totaling $169.3 million.
Trends in the global newsroom
Thu, 06/11/2009 - 16:51A recent article in The Publisher written by Janelle Jordan discusses the evolving trends in “the global newsroom”.
How to make your news mobile-friendly
Thu, 06/11/2009 - 16:06Amy Gahran of Poynter Online discusses the importance of having a mobile-accessible website in her article How to make your news mobile-friendly, why it’s important. Gahran’s observation that news organizations must concentrate on developing content for mobile devices rings true especially for those news organizations that have already established a presence on the web, and are looking to expand their audience further.
New Tanner editor receives Gold Quill
Wed, 06/10/2009 - 12:51
On June 4, Hartley Coles, former editor of the Georgetown/Acton Independent Free Press, was presented with the highly revered Gold Quill Award.
Casey Lessard photography on display July 4
Wed, 06/10/2009 - 12:39This summer, plan to attend the show and sale of photographic works by Grand Bend Strip publisher, Casey Lessard. Casey has been taking photos everyday for the past 365 days as he counts down to his 35th birthday.
The show will take place July 4 to 26 at Bliss Studio in Port Franks, Ontario. The Opening Reception will begin on July 4 from 2-6pm. Refreshments and entertainment will be available. For more information visit: www.casey365.com, or call Casey at (519) 614-3614.
The show will take place July 4 to 26 at Bliss Studio in Port Franks, Ontario. The Opening Reception will begin on July 4 from 2-6pm. Refreshments and entertainment will be available. For more information visit: www.casey365.com, or call Casey at (519) 614-3614.
The move to modular gains momentum
Fri, 06/05/2009 - 15:15By John Pritchard
In moves earlier this year, that likely signal the eventual demise of the agate line system for selling display advertising, OCNA member newspapers within the Metroland Media Group (100 titles) and Transcontinental Media (3 titles in Ontario) implemented a modular advertising system for their display ad sales.
In moves earlier this year, that likely signal the eventual demise of the agate line system for selling display advertising, OCNA member newspapers within the Metroland Media Group (100 titles) and Transcontinental Media (3 titles in Ontario) implemented a modular advertising system for their display ad sales.
