Events
Hosted by CNA/CCNA: Wed Feb 10 12 pm – 1 pm EST
At the core of a great ad is a great idea. To get there, ask the right questions. This session provides key questions (an effective creative brief) and examples of newspaper ads to make the point. A fun session with lots of idea starters and pointers.
Presenter: Suzanne Raitt, VP of Marketing and Innovation, CNA
Cost: $25 for members ($50 for non-members)
If you enjoyed Ads on Steroids, plan to attend John Young’s follow-up webinar, Solving the Mystery of Great Advertising Copy.
Once your ad has the look and feel you desire, learn how to best use the written word to persuade readers to part with their hard-earned money, buy your products, and be happy in the process.
Join John on February 18 to solve the mystery!
Presenter: John Young
Cost: $50 + tax
Hosted by CNA/CCNA: Wed Feb 24 12 pm – 1 pm EST
Award-winning writer and author Jon Wells of the Hamilton Spectator offers his advice on how to write the most compelling features for your paper. Whether you are writing on deadline or not, his suggestions on organizing, structure and working with editors will be pertinent. A great refresher on the art of storytelling for everyone from new reporters to veterans.
Presenter: Jon Wells
Cost: $25 for members ($50 for non-members)
Nominations for the 2009 Molson Community Award in memory of Mary Knowles will be accepted until February 26, 2010.
For more information on the award or the nomination process, go to: www.ocna.org/communityserviceaward
Please click here to see the list of finalists for each category in OCNA's 2009 Better Newspaper Competition!
Winners will be announced at the BNC Awards Gala to be held on Friday May 14 during the combined OCNA/CCNA/CNA convention at the Toronto Sheraton Centre. We hope to see you there!
Hosted by OCNA – Thurs, Mar.3 12pm – 1pm EST
Join Ron Guest of TwoGreySuits on February 25 to learn how to develop and implement policy for the use of social media networks (such as Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and LinkedIn) in and around the workplace. Specific policy examples will be provided as well as other valuable information you will need when implementing a Social Media Policy for your own company.
Presenter: Ron Guest
Cost: $50 + tax
Hosted by CNA/CCNA: Wed Mar 10 12 pm – 1 pm EST
Speaker: Media lawyer Tony Wong; Blake Cassels
Check back soon for more details!
In the Internet age it takes more than wishful thinking to grow your home delivery numbers. To sell newspaper subscriptions you need to get creative and use all available tools and resources. In this webinar, Andy Wheeler will teach participants how to create circulation sales plans and incorporate proven strategies to help move sales in the right direction.
Presenter: Andy Wheeler
Cost: $50 + tax
