The CRTC’s “Big Telecom” blind spot
Critics say the CRTC’s policies fail to address the needs of smaller, independent broadcasters. Continue Reading The CRTC’s “Big Telecom” blind spot
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Freelancers, unions use social media to build online, offline community
From ‘binders’ to meetups, writers are reaching out to each other. Continue Reading Freelancers, unions use social media to build online, offline community
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Media on the Move: January 17
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. Briarpatch announced a new hire in January: Announcing our next editor, @saima_desai! https://t.co/Tg9iM9EFzs — Briarpatch Magazine (@briarpatchmag) January 16, 2018 Here are all the rest of the media moves…
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Readers, Write On!
Will comment sections fade away, or be revived by new technologies? Continue Reading Readers, Write On!
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CBC Ombudsman: Following Fortress
The complainant, Jenni Byrne of Bayfield Strategy, Inc., wrote on behalf of her client, Fortress Developments. She stated that one of the reporters involved in ongoing coverage of Fortress was biased and sensationalistic in her reporting. She complained that there was no follow-up on a story regarding class-action suits against Fortress. The complaint against the…
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As local media outlets close, Ontario mayors struggle with how to get information to the public
In some communities, internet access is so limited municipalities can’t rely on social media as a replacement for news. Continue Reading As local media outlets close, Ontario mayors struggle with how to get information to the public
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The death of the homepage is much exaggerated
With a significant portion of the audience arriving at news sites via social media and search, the imminent death of the homepage is a common refrain. One senior digital manager told me he was expecting the “death of the homepage revolution” to hit his market at some point, but it hadn’t yet. He might be…
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Postmedia Network Canada reports $5.8M Q1 profit, revenue down from year ago
Print advertising revenue fell 17.9 per cent and print circulation revenue dropped 6.1 per cent. Continue Reading Postmedia Network Canada reports $5.8M Q1 profit, revenue down from year ago
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Why trauma and mental health must be discussed in journalism schools
A foundation for resiliency needs to be built up before journalists are in the field. Continue Reading Why trauma and mental health must be discussed in journalism schools
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CBC OMBUDSMAN: Balance and Perspective
The complainant, Jackie Thipthorpe, objected to a story about visitors at a veterinary school open house. The research project featured involved a cow with a fistula which enabled participants to reach into its stomach. She questioned the judgment of reporting the story in the first place, and its lack of criticism of the treatment of…