Canadian Jewish News Confirms Print Newspaper will Continue
Fri, 06/14/2013 - 13:31On Friday June 14, 2013 the board of directors of the Canadian Jewish News confirmed they will continue its print publication.
"We are acting upon the recommendations of an expert adviser who has given us viable blueprint for continuing," Donald Carr, President of CJN stated on their website. "As I have said on previous occasions, the CJN must make some strategic changes to its business model and the way in which we produce the newspaper. Everything that is required of subscribers, advertisers, guarantors, our staff and the board of directors must come together. We believe that it will."
Lindsay Post Closing
Thu, 06/13/2013 - 14:54The Lindsay Post will cease publication as of Friday June 14, 2013.
"It is with regret that we close the Lindsay Post, effective June 14," Publisher Darren Murphy said. "I have been involved with the Lindsay Post in different roles for about 10 years and we have made numerous attempts to change the business model to try and make this operation sustainable. Unfortunately the market has not been able to support continued publication of the newspaper. This has been a difficult business decision and does not reflect negatively on the great people of this community. "
Canada Post Publications Mail Changes
Thu, 06/13/2013 - 11:37Effective June 14, 2013
Canada Post is introducing two changes which may effect Publishers using Canada Post's Publications Mail service.
A new option, the Letterflatainer (LFT) can be used as a presort mail container for Publications Mail. LFTs are made in Canada and more compatible with the latest generation of mail sorting equipment. Please note: LFTs are being introduced as an alternate container option. Lettertainers are not being discontinued.
Submit an Entry for the 2013 EPPY Awards
Wed, 06/12/2013 - 15:51The 2013 EPPY Awards, presented by Editor & Publisher, is now open for entries. This awards program honours the best media-affiliated websites across 31 different categories. The contest is open to media companies all over the world that operate online services. In addition, one category is open to College/University Newspapers that offer an affiliated website.
Flush Left: It's a Choice
Tue, 06/11/2013 - 09:41
By Ed Henninger, Henninger Consulting
Most newspapers set their body text justified. It runs from the left edge of the column to the right edge and the spacing between words is evenly distributed.
Some choose to set body text flush left for columns, features and the hike, pushing the extra word spacing to the right side of the type.
Free Webinar: OCNA Digital Media Report
Wed, 06/05/2013 - 16:06Do You Need Press Cards?
Mon, 06/03/2013 - 14:59Are you sending a reporter to cover an upcoming event? OCNA can provide you with laminated, business card-sized Press Identification Cards with photos and authorization for 2013. Purchase the first three for $10 and pay $5 for any additional ones after that.
Regarding Member Changes
Thu, 05/30/2013 - 14:33
OCNA understands that as the newspaper industry continues to evolve, so must our members. We only ask that you keep us updated on any changes in address, rates, staff and any other information relevant to the Association. It may help to select an 'OCNA Representative' from your staff who will be responsible for keeping us informed during these changing times.
Please contact Karen Shardlow at k.shardlow@ocna.org or call 905-639-8720 ext 232 to report any changes at your publication.
Register for the Independent Publishers' Retreat
Wed, 05/29/2013 - 13:59 Independent Publishers' Retreat
Friday Evening June 21 - Saturday June 22
Festival Inn, Stratford
Register today for the Independent Publishers' Retreat! Participants can look forward to social and networking opportunities, information sessions,
food and fun.
Sessions Include:
- Launch of OCNA Web Template for Independent Papers
- Explanation of Adobe Changes and Implementation
- Planning and Creating Award Winning Special Sections
- Website Innovations for all Size Markets
- Budgets and Business Planning
