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23 Jul

In-house pre-press drops 10%

Manufacturing and production research suggests that magazine publishers in the U.S. (and likely in Canada) are increasingly moving toward outsourcing their pre-press operations, Folio reports, with in-house operations down 10% […]

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23 Jul

Donations wanted for Cynthia Brouse scholarship

A group of friends of Cynthia Brouse, who passed away earlier this month, have established a scholarship in her name at the Ryerson School of Journalism and is now accepting […]

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23 Jul

Global ad business begins recovery

New figures suggest that the global and North American advertising market is entering recovery, swinging from a loss to a gain in 2010. Global ad spending is expected to increase […]

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23 Jul

New CRTC policy for community and campus radio

The Canadian Radio-television Telecommunications Commission has introduced new policy for community and campus radio stations. Broadcaster Magazine reports: “The policy provides this sector with stable funding, and emphasizes the importance […]

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23 Jul

Barb Higgins leaves CTV Calgary

Barb Higgins is leaving CTV Calgary after nearly two decades at the anchor desk. She made the announcement on July 22 with co-anchor Darrel Janz on CTV news at 6. […]

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23 Jul

Public hearing announced for Shaw’s acqusition of Canwest

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission has announced that a public hearing will be held on September 20 to consider Shaw Communication’s proposed acquisition of Canwest. The CRTC will accept […]

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23 Jul

Advice to live and write by

It seems like every journalist has that one crown jewel of wisdom that’s stuck with him throughout his career, and Mark S. Luckie at 10,000 Words has compiled a list […]

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22 Jul

Conrad Black: A trending topic

He no longer owns any newspapers but Conrad Black managed to inspire a lot of writers this week. His early release from a prison prompted a flood of tweets, blog […]

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21 Jul

Times paywall reduces readership by 84%: report

New figures published by The Guardian suggest Times readership has dropped 84% (compared to February) since introducing registration requirements and a paywall on the paper’s website just three weeks ago. […]

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21 Jul

Sierra Club files complaint against Canwest for oil advertorials

Sierra Club Canada has filed a complaint with Advertising Standards Canada, alleging that Canwest has been running advertising for Shell Canada disguised as news content. Marketing Magazine reports: “The complaint, […]

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