Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer July 15-21
Once a week, we gather stories about the media business, journalism, writing, publishing, and freelancing—with a Canadian focus—and share them in Off the Wire. Who needs a water cooler? From Canada: Should J-schools teach advocacy journalism? [J-Source] CBC ‘in peril’ if funding cuts not reversed, former board members say [Globe and Mail] (via @jembradshaw) Guest […]
Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer July 8-14
Once a week, we gather stories about the media business, journalism, writing, publishing, and freelancing—with a Canadian focus—and share them in Off the Wire. Who needs a water cooler? From Canada: Postmedia records loss as ad revenue continues to drop [Globe and Mail] Globe and Mail unionized workers approve new contract [Globe and Mail] Deal […]
Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer July 1-7
Once a week, we gather stories about the media business, journalism, writing, publishing, and freelancing—with a Canadian focus—and share them in Off the Wire. Who needs a water cooler? From Canada: Globe and Mail union fights for all journalists, including those in communities [Consider This] (via @jsourceinnovate) Shaw plans to apply for national all-news channel [Globe […]
Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer June 17-23
Once a week, we gather stories about the media business, journalism, writing, publishing, and freelancing—with a Canadian focus—and share them in Off the Wire. Who needs a water cooler? From Canada: What to do about the CBC? [Rabble] Tyee looking for editor-in-chief, as Dave Beers takes on new role [J-Source] Canadian Media Guild details where […]
Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer June 10-16
Once a week, we gather stories about the media business, journalism, writing, publishing, and freelancing—with a Canadian focus—and share them in Off the Wire. Who needs a water cooler? From Canada: Union memo: Globe wants editorial staff to produce “branded content” [J-Source] Opinion: If a media union can’t make endorsements, then editorial boards shouldn’t either [J-Source] […]
Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer June 3-9
Once a week, we gather stories about the media business, journalism, writing, publishing, and freelancing—with a Canadian focus—and share them in Off the Wire. Who needs a water cooler? From Canada: Tips for a newbie freelancer [J-Source] One year in, Twitter’s Canadian arm strives to define itself [Globe and Mail] 5 ways I grew my business using […]
Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer May 27-June 2
Once a week, we gather stories about the media business, journalism, writing, publishing, and freelancing—with a Canadian focus—and share them in Off the Wire. Who needs a water cooler? From Canada: Collaborating to Succeed: seminar review [PWAC Toronto] Organizing precarious workers: Unions think sector-wide to help freelancers [Rabble] 7 Nifty Resources for Freelancers [PWAC Ontario] […]
Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer May 21-26
Once a week, we gather stories about the media business, journalism, writing, publishing, and freelancing—with a Canadian focus—and share them in Off the Wire. Who needs a water cooler? From Canada: Former CBC anchor Knowlton Nash dead at age 86 [Globe and Mail] CMG’s open letter to the President of CBC and to the the […]
Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer May 13-20
Once a week, we gather stories about the media business, journalism, writing, publishing, and freelancing—with a Canadian focus—and share them in Off the Wire. Who needs a water cooler? From Canada: Calling All Publishing Professionals: Collaborating to Succeed [PWAC Toronto] (via @LuigiBenetton) La Presse to cease printing newspapers — eventually [CBC] Cold call case files [The Editors’ […]
Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer May 6-12
Once a week, we gather stories about the media business, journalism, writing, publishing, and freelancing—with a Canadian focus—and share them in Off the Wire. Who needs a water cooler? From Canada: Union: Globe proposes reporters write advertorial copy [J-Source] Veteran journalist Linden MacIntyre first high-profile casualty of CBC cuts [Globe and Mail] (via @jembradshaw) Union holds byline […]
