Media on the move: August 7
Here’s our regular update on the moves, hires and promotions in Canadian journalism. Want your job move featured? Tweet it to us or use the hashtag #cdnmediamoves Continue Reading Media on the move: August 7
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A millennial’s perspective on the future of journalism
Angelyn Francis on what to prioritize to nurse an ailing industry back to health Continue Reading A millennial’s perspective on the future of journalism
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Torstar reports Q2 loss as revenue drops and restructuring costs rise
Torstar Corp. says it had a $17.4 million loss attributable to equity shareholders in the second quarter, as revenue dropped 11 per cent compared with the same time last year and restructuring expenses increased. The company that owns the Toronto Star says its total revenue was $127.2 million, down from $143.2 million in the second…
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Cheryl McKenzie is APTN’s new executive director of news and current affairs
The long-time journalist stepped into the role on July 22 as Karyn Pugliese prepares to head for Harvard Continue Reading Cheryl McKenzie is APTN’s new executive director of news and current affairs
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How The Canadian Press is using bots to build the future of election coverage
Digital journalist Lucas Timmons on the automation tool that’s here to help reporters in Canada cover #elxn43 with easy access to data and computer-generated summaries Continue Reading How The Canadian Press is using bots to build the future of election coverage
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Writing decent work into the future of news
Journalists are among the many workers whose employment has become precarious in the transition to a digital economy. Their core values and the quality of the news are threatened as a result. The threat to our democracy is even greater. Decent work must be written into plans for Canada’s news media industry to create a responsible future Continue Reading Writing decent work into the future of news
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Facebook algorithm changes suppressed journalism and meddled with democracy
Facebook’s News Feed algorithm determines what users see on its platform – from funny memes to comments from friends. The company regularly updates this algorithm, which can dramatically change what information people consume. As the 2020 U.S. election approaches, there is much public concern that what was dubbed “Russian meddling” in the 2016 presidential election…
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Media on the move: July 24
Here’s our regular update on the moves, hires and promotions in Canadian journalism. Want your job move featured? Tweet it to us or use the hashtag #cdnmediamoves Continue Reading Media on the move: July 24
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What does the future hold for Canada’s grassroots feminist publications?
Ontario funding cuts threaten alternative magazines Continue Reading What does the future hold for Canada’s grassroots feminist publications?
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The Canadian Press appoints veteran journalist Andrea Baillie as editor-in-chief
The Canadian Press is promoting managing editor Andrea Baillie to editor-in-chief, the first woman to oversee editorial operations at the national news wire. The veteran wire news journalist will take the place of Stephen Meurice, who stepped down in April. In a memo to staff, CP president Malcolm Kirk says Baillie is “uniquely poised” to steer the newsroom because of her respect…