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20 May

A new journalists creed

Stephen J.A. Ward, J-Source | At a recent conference on the future of ethical journalism, several journalists argued that the current media revolution does not entail a revolution in ethics. […]

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19 May

U.S. Supreme Court to hear Black’s appeal

The U.S. Supreme Court surprised many by agreeing to hear an appeal from former media giant Conrad Black. Black, who is currently serving a six and a half year jail […]

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19 May

New community newspaper in Manitoba

“Canstar Community News Ltd., a division of FP Newspapers Limited Partnership, is expanding its stable of community newspapers in Winnipeg and the surrounding area from five to six. Bob Cox, […]

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19 May

Who pays for news?

“American journalism has entered a phase of what the economist Joseph Schumpeter called “creative destruction.” Gone are the fat profit margins that once underwrote investigative teams and deep, experienced teams […]

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19 May

NYT preparing for a future across multiple platforms

“Here’s the second of our videos from inside the research and development lab at The New York Times Co., where they’re envisioning how news will be consumed in two to […]

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19 May

Saving journalism, a farthing at a time

“Ever since Rupert Murdoch announced plans to put his digital titles behind a paywall, claiming the “free” web was dead, the rest of the media have either pooh-poohed his proposals, […]

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19 May

Changing media: The future of broadband, journalism, and public media

On May 14, policymakers and media activists gathered at the Newseum in Washington (DC) to discuss America’s communications future. Keynote speakers noted that we cannot think about the future of […]

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19 May

Science for the Mediacene age

Scientists get media-savvy? It’s about time. The New York Times reports on “science for the Mediacene age, the unveiling at the American Museum of Natural History of a 47-million-year-old fossil […]

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19 May

A new journalists creed

ByStephen J.A. Ward At a recent conference on the future of ethical journalism, several journalists argued that the current media revolution does not entail a revolution in ethics. Despite social […]

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18 May

Local hero?

In its latest tussle with the CRTC, broadcaster CTV has launched a multimedia fueled campaign à la Greenpeace, complete with testimonials, ads and an online petition. What’s it all about? […]

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