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Toronto Star Public Editor: Jeopardy! headline a case study on need to clearly label opinion content
Headline presented Alex Trebek’s feelings for big winner as fact, when it was actually the columnist’s own view. Continue Reading Toronto Star Public Editor: Jeopardy! headline a case study on need to clearly label opinion content
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Saskatchewan newspaper Moose Jaw Times-Herald closing down after more than 125 years
The newspaper’s website will also be shut down. The 25 employees affected by the closure were informed Wednesday. Continue Reading Saskatchewan newspaper Moose Jaw Times-Herald closing down after more than 125 years
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Media on the Move: November 8
Here’s our regular update on the moves, hires and promotions in Canadian journalism. Continue Reading Media on the Move: November 8
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The new National: Are four TV anchors four times as good as one?
You widen the potential of attracting more eyeballs by having more than one anchor. Continue Reading The new National: Are four TV anchors four times as good as one?
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Canadian campus newspapers offer a study in diversity
Legacy media can learn something from the student press when it comes to building representative newsrooms. Continue Reading Canadian campus newspapers offer a study in diversity
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Panelists urge aspiring freelancers to push for decent pay
Don’t fall into the trap of working for exposure instead of money, say experts. Continue Reading Panelists urge aspiring freelancers to push for decent pay
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New look: The National is prioritizing in depth original journalism
The new edition of The National will premiere on Nov. 6, 2017 with four new hosts. Continue Reading New look: The National is prioritizing in depth original journalism
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What journalists get wrong when telling stories about trans and genderqueer people
A recent National Post column by Christie Blatchford illustrates what not to do when telling stories about transgender people. Continue Reading What journalists get wrong when telling stories about trans and genderqueer people
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Why Twitter is betting big on livestreaming video
Here’s why Twitter is hoping Canadian news organizations start using their platform to livestream. Continue Reading Why Twitter is betting big on livestreaming video
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National Magazine Awards and Magazine Grands Prix to merge
New combined National Magazine Awards program will have 29 categories total. Continue Reading National Magazine Awards and Magazine Grands Prix to merge