The Canadian Media Guild certainly thinks so. In a recent release, the Guild, which counts CBC and six other media organizations as its members, accused the parliamentary ethics committee of giving Sun News head Karl Peladeau a public forum to slam one of its biggest competitors, the CBC. And that's not all, says the Guild:…
Earlier this month, Ad Age asked top media editors, owners, and thinkers in the U.S. why we should be hopeful for the industry. Chris Anderson, David Remnick, Emily Bell and others answered, all saying the pessimists out there have it wrong. Remnick said it opened doors to new audiences; Anderson said it was an opportunity,…
What is the future of radio? That was the question asked at a HOMAD conference of college educators, students, and radio professionals. The upshot: radio is alive and kicking. What needs to be fine-tuned is its definition.
Grant Buckler tells us why the latest Supreme Court ruling on linking, publishing and defamation is good for media outlets and independent bloggers alike. Also check out Dean Jobb's post for more analysis on the ruling.
Mise à jour 21/10/11: Quebecor a envoyé une mise en demeure à Radio-Canada. Le conglomérat somme son concurrent de retirer immédiatement de son site web le texte intitulé «Ce que Quebecor ne vous dit pas quand elle attaque le radiodiffuseur public» et le document «Examen des arguments de Quebecor Media en faveur du libre marché». Il réclame également…
A journalism student at the University of Tennessee has started a seemingly vindictive newspaper after his ex-wife married her professor.
Par Marc-François Bernier Rien n'indique qu’une entreprise de presse ou l’autre en soit rendue à un niveau de déliquescence comme celui révélé par l'affaire du News of the World (NOW) au Royaume-Uni, mais des facteurs de risque sont présents dans le milieu. La vigilance s'impose.
The phone hacking scandal at News of the World might never have been fully exposed without the dogged efforts of Guardian reporter Nick Davies. Davies, a colourful character who pulls no punches, described how he got the story in an address to the recent Global Investigative Journalism Conference.
Par Pierre Trudel Le règlement hors cour dans l’affaire de la poursuite en diffamation relative au livre Noir Canada illustre à quel point le droit québécois qui prétend protéger la réputation se révèle de plus en plus liberticide. Non seulement, un ouvrage critique sur des questions éminemment importantes pour le public sera retiré de l’espace public. Mais…
Since Steve Jobs’ death, journalists all over the world have been reflecting on the creative genius and how he changed the world of technology. Turns out, the Apple co-founder affected the journalism world too.