Tech trends that could change news media in 2020
From 5G to 3D, 360 video, here are some exciting tech developments rife with potential for news content producers Continue Reading Tech trends that could change news media in 2020
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Canadian Media Diversity: Calls to Action
CABJ and CJOC on how to improve media representation and inclusion, now Continue Reading Canadian Media Diversity: Calls to Action
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Local news outlets can fill the media trust gap – but the public needs to pony up
The appetite for smart local news is there. The challenge is figuring out how to make it profitable Continue Reading Local news outlets can fill the media trust gap – but the public needs to pony up
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A case for self-reporting
Mainstream media companies haven’t taken the basic step of crunching the numbers on whom they hire, but plenty of evidence suggests doing so is a healthy first step towards creating a more equitable and representative workplace Continue Reading A case for self-reporting
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Trans voices missing in Canadian newsrooms
Hiring of trans journalists, workplace support, self reporting could all help Continue Reading Trans voices missing in Canadian newsrooms
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Survey: Gender equity issues in Canadian journalism persist at end of decade
It won’t be a surprise to many that the gender pay gap still exists in Canadian journalism. A survey conducted by J-Source shows that 42 per cent of surveyed cisgender women, transgender and non-binary journalists don’t think they are paid the same as cisgender men conducting the same work. These findings have implications for whether…
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Canadian media needs to take further steps in recognizing diverse preferences in disability language
Many style guides recommend person-first language, but disabled communities are split Continue Reading Canadian media needs to take further steps in recognizing diverse preferences in disability language
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Canadian journalism in decline: Fewer permanent jobs, less security
Recent years have not been kind to journalism. In Canada, there are numerous examples of reduced work schedules and publication closures, along with other signs of decline. The latest round of job cuts comes from Torstar, publisher of the Toronto Star and dozens of other daily and community newspapers. The company has announced it’s closing its…
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Newsrooms not keeping up with changing demographics, study suggests
‘Self-reporting on newsroom diversity would encourage a culture of trust and accountability, one that the journalism profession upholds in its role as a watchdog of public institutions.’ Continue Reading Newsrooms not keeping up with changing demographics, study suggests
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Let’s shift the journalism industry in Canada, together
Announcing the Independent News Challenge, a nine-week program to help journalist entrepreneurs and small publishers grow Continue Reading Let’s shift the journalism industry in Canada, together