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Interesting advice about convergence

Understanding how to move toward a more convergent web presence is always tricky. Here is some points to ponder from Andy Dickinson, while he attended the World Editor’s Forum, talking about barriers.…
Study shows traditional media most credible for Canadians

A study by APEX PR conducted by Leger Marketing has shown that traditional media outlets remain the most credible sources to Canadians. During the survey, which was conducted between September 7 and 18, 2007, 1,517 adults across Canada were polled…
Who owns the web?

A really good discussion on who is pulling strings when it comes to the development of the web in Canada and the future role of large media by Steve Anderson. Will there be a place for small, independent media? “The…
Some conflicting lessons on journalism ethics re: forums, social networks, mailing lists and blogs

Here is something community newspapers may not consider when dealing with online materials from Online Journalism blog: “A recent discussion on the NUJ New Media mailing list prompted me to jot down some thoughts on the current private-public confusion thrown…
Three lessons about Twitter/microblogging

Amy Gahran is learning about microblogging the Total Community Coverage in Cyberspace (some interesting reflections – well worth reading), which gave me a perfect reminder to finally publish a post I wrote in draft form a month or so back.…
End of an era for the Indy

The Independent’s 34-year run as a truly independent newspaper ended last Friday with the paper’s acquisition by Metroland Media Group, a division of the Torstar publishing empire that also owns the Toronto Star.The Independent serves East Northumberland County with a…
Taking On Big Media in Canada

Progressive-minded Canadians have long been concerned that private media concentration threatens democratic values. In June, 2006, even the Standing Senate Committee on Transport and Communications Report on the Canadian News Media warned that there are “areas where the concentration of…
Newspaper Websites Getting More Visitors for Longer Periods of Time

CNET had an interesting blurb a couple of days ago about newspaper websites–more people are using them!“The number of people visiting U.S. newspaper Web sites rose 3.7 percent year over year during the third quarter, even as their print editions…
BC community papers get linked to VanNet

Canwest has linked 13 of its community newspapers in B.C. in to a Van Net website giving access to each of the papers. Each community paper has its own site. Some are using video and they are interactive. The community…
CanWest acquires three publication groups in Ontario’s Windsor-Essex County

CanWest MediaWorks Publications Inc. is increasing its presence in the southern Ontario market by acquiring three publication groups in Windsor-Essex County for an undisclosed price, the company announced in November.…

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