Postmedia Network Inc., which recently purchased Canwest's publishing division, has reported third-quarter gains this fiscal year. The newspaper chain reported an overall revenue increase of one per cent. Despite the continued loss of classified, retail and insert ads, the company experienced a two per cent growth in advertising revenue for the print publication. Meanwhile, digital media revenues decreased 16 per cent, a decline that Postmedia CEO Paul Godfrey attributed to “a change in allocation between reporting segments."

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The Canadian print newspaper market is much more buoyant than that in the United States. In 2009, Canadian ad revenues for print newspapers were down 11% (with the media market) vs. the U.S. which was down 29%. Experts predict, that in the U.S., print newspaper revenues will decline in 2010 while in Canada, revenues are expect to grow. The Canadian market is distinctive. A summary of the relevant differences between the two countries has been created.

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Repeats of the popular webinars from the APME Online Credibility series are now available for purchase. The videos, covering various strategies for developing online credibility standards and practices, can be purchased individually or as a package. The training package of six replays is available for $89.95 and the individual videos are offered at a charge of $27.95 each. CNA/CCNA members are eligible for a discount of $20.00 off the package price. Please email info@cna-acj.ca for the promotional code.

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The World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers will host the 40th annual IFRA industry expo on October 6 to 8 in Hamburg. The two day event will feature a variety of seminars, panel discussions and social events. A week-long study tour covering the latest trends in printing will take palce from Vienna to Hamburg on September 27 to October 2 prior to the expo. CNA/CCNA members are eligible for a discounted rate for both the study tour and for the four focus group sessions that accompany the conference. Please contact info@cna-acj.ca for details.

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The annual World Telemedia 360 Conference was held in Malta in June. There was much discussion on how newspapers can make money in new ways. Suzanne Raitt, VP Marketing & Innovation, Canadian Newspaper Association, has summarized the key findings.

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As Canwest transitions to Postmedia Network, the appointment of an executive team has been announced by president and CEO Paul Godfrey.

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Revenue-Generating Ideas for Newspapers, September 14, NOON
CNA/CCNA webinars return on Wednesday, September 14 with Revenue-Generating Ideas for Newspapers with Suzanne Raitt. This fast-paced webinar will feature great ideas that can be implemented at your paper right away. Registration is free for CNA and CCNA members and $50 for non-members. 

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Better Beat Reporting, September 21, NOON
Join award-winning reporter Gord Hoekstra as he examines how to keep producing copy on your regular beat while developing investigative features that get noticed. Cost: $25 for CNA and CCNA members, $50 for non-members.

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Ernest Neufeld, long-time publisher of the Weyburn Review from 1958 to 1992, passed away on July 17 at the age of 82. Neufeld was president of CCNA from 1975 to 1976, and was made an honorary life member of the association in 1995. His Book of Honour entry, which outlines his presidential term and career highlights, can be found here. Funeral services will be held on Friday July 23.

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The latest edition of The Press and The Courts is now available online and features a roundup of court cases affecting the media in Canada. Subscriptions are free to CNA and CCNA members and issues are available by email or online at www.cna-acj.ca. The online archives date back to 1987 and are a unique resource for those interested in media law. To subscribe, contact info@cna-acj.ca.

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Media giant Quebecor has announced its decision to pull out of the province’s voluntary regulatory body.  In a letter to the council Quebecor CEO Pierre-Karl Péladeau claimed the decision to withdraw was based on dissatisfaction with recent rulings involving its newspapers.

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Canadian author and journalist Gwynne Dyer is among the 74 new appointments to the Order of Canada. Born in Newfoundland, Dyer has worked as a freelance journalist, columnist, broadcaster and lecturer on international affairs for more than 20 years. In Canada, Dyer's column appears regularly in newspapers across the country.

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Once a year, the Advertising Research Foundation asks the top thinkers and practitioners what the future holds for media research and audience measurement. The highlights of the 2010 conference have been summarized by Suzanne Raitt, VP Marketing & Innovation, Canadian Newspaper Association.

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The 15^th edition of Wordstock will be held on Saturday, Oct. 2, at the Ryerson School of Journalism, at the corner of Gould and Church Sts. in Toronto. After a few years of dabbling successfully in the new journalism tools and styles, this is a retro version of Wordstock. It will be all about writing, both fiction and non-fiction.

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Victoria-based media baron David Black has acquired 11 newspapers from Glacier Media. The acquisitions by Black Press include the Trail Times, Nelson Daily News and the Prince Rupert Daily News as well as the Creston Valley Advance and several other B.C. based publications.

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“Unpublishing” Online Content: Fairness and Credibility Guidelines with Kathy English, public editor at the Toronto Star, is the next Webinar from Poynter's NewsU, Wednesday, July 21 at 2:00 p.m. EST. CNA and CCNA members can register for the low rate of just $9.95. E-mail info@cna-acj.ca for your discount code.

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CNA/CCNA webinars return on September 14 with Revenue-Generating Ideas for Newspapers with Suzanne Raitt. This fast-paced webinar will feature great ideas that can be implemented at your newspaper right away. Registration is free for CNA and CCNA members and $50 for non-members.

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The appointment of national award-winning reporter Terry Pugh as general news reporter at the Clark's Crossing Gazette (Warman, SK) was announced recently by publisher Terry Jenson.

WAN/IFRA just released a 72-page white paper entitled “Million Dollar Strategies for Newspaper Companies”. Suzanne Raitt, VP Marketing and Innovation, Canadian Newspaper Association, has summarized the key highlights for consideration within your newspaper.

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Funding provided through the Canada Periodical Fund (CPF) continues to be distributed to non-daily newspapers and magazine publications across Canada. Last week the Government of Canada announced the latest round of recipients including CCNA members The Haliburton Country Echo, The Watrous Manitou as well as eight southern Alberta publications.

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A series of powerful newspaper advertising success stories have been created by the Canadian Newspaper Association in partnership with the Canadian Community Newspaper Association. The most recent case is from Eastern Canada.

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