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CEP condemns Postmedia job cuts

Toronto Sun
September 2nd, 2010

Postmedia Network Inc. has cut jobs since taking over the newspaper chain from Canwest Global Communications, a move Canada’s largest media union is calling “appalling” and “irresponsible.” Postmedia is undergoing a restructuring process, company spokeswoman Phyllise Gelfand confirmed Thursday without providing the exact number of layoffs.

Convergence, again?

Newsosaur
September 2nd, 2010

Newspaper and TV newsroom mergers could become the next big thing as profit-pressed publishers and broadcasters seek to cut costs and strengthen their digital presence.

BBC staff vote 90% in favour of strike

The Guardian
September 2nd, 2010

BBC staff in the unions Bectu, Unite and the National Union of Journalists have voted by more than 90% in favour of strike action over proposed changes to the corporations’s pension scheme.

Sun-Times Media launches ‘hyper-local’ auto website

Editor and Publisher
September 2nd, 2010

Sun-Times Media Wednesday announced the launch of ToDrive.com, which it is billing as the Chicago area’s first hyperlocal automotive site. “There is nothing like ToDrive.com in the Chicago marketplace that is specific to  Chicago dealers and Chicago auto buyers,” Sun-Times Media President and COO Rick Surkamer said in a statement.

Rupert Murdoch’s pay drops to $16.8 million

The Guardian
September 1st, 2010

While Rupert Murdoch’s British newspapers laid off journalists and fought their way through a global advertising recession, the Australian-born media mogul endured a modest degree of personal belt-tightening – his take-home pay dropped by 6% to $16.8m, or £10.9m.

Salt Lake City daily cuts 43% of staff

Editor and Publisher
September 1st, 2010

The Mormon Church-owned daily is reducing its workforce by 43%, shedding 57 full-time and 28 part-time employees. “Part of this industry leadership requires the Deseret News to adapt its cost structure to the new realities of the print publication and refocus efforts on the quality of its product,” the newspaper’s announcement said.

Postmedia unveils logo

Montreal Gazette
September 1st, 2010

Postmedia Network Inc. unveiled its new brand logo today ahead of the new publishing company’s advertising campaign targeting national advertisers. The logo, developed by agency Rethink Toronto, is the company’s name with a forward slash at the end and gradual left-to-right colour shift from darker to lighter.

Philly newspapers deal on hold

Associated Press
August 31st, 2010

The bankruptcy sale of Philadelphia’s two major newspapers has been delayed two weeks as creditors poised to take over try to hammer out labor contracts with several Teamsters units.

Will Harper get his TV channel?

Rabble.ca
August 31st, 2010

We have the very real and menacing prospect of a major national media chain being bulldozed into a blatant propaganda tool by and for the party in power.

Conrad Black’s lawsuit raises important questions

The Tyee
August 31st, 2010

Conrad Black’s ongoing legal fight in the United States has attracted considerable attention in Canada, yet there is a side courtroom battle at home over alleged defamatory content on the Internet that merits closer attention.