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In: CBC|Canada|Twitter|journalism
6 Aug 2010The surprise news that the head of CBC English services, Richard Stursberg, was leaving his post dominated Twitter in Canada on Friday. Within hours of the official announcement, Richard Stursberg was the top trending topic in the country. The news of the immediate change at the top of CBC provoked more of a discussion on [...]
The CBC has released an interim report (PDF) into its news content across television, radio and online. CBC News editor-in-chief Jennifer McGuire said the News Balance Report “adds to a considerable body of research we use to ensure our journalism continues its leading role in establishing and performing to best industry practices.” Among the areas [...]
In: Canada|journalism|new media|newspapers|user-generated content
13 May 2010In my latest post for PBS Mediashift, I discuss two recent developments in the Canadian media landscape. This week was marked by the purchase of the Canwest newspapers and the launch of OpenFile: Two Canadians took a gamble that local news still matters this week. The two represent the hopes of both old and new [...]
It’s almost time for the 11th International Symposium on Online Journalism at UT Austin, which kicks off on Friday 23 April. The event brings together professionals, academics and students to share experiences, research and ideas on journalism and its future. I’m honoured to be among those presenting a paper at the conference, Wikifying the CBC: [...]
In: Canada|internet|journalism
2 Oct 2009I’m very pleased to announce that Eric Ulken, a former editor from the Los Angeles Times, is joining the UBC Graduate School of Journalism. Eric is coming as the Canwest Visiting Professor for 2009-2010. He spent four years at the LA Times as managing news editor for latimes.com and as editor of interactive technology. He [...]
The Globe and Mail has beefed up its digital news operation, with the appointment of Anjali Kapoor in the newly-created position of Managing Editor, Digital, and the return of Kenny Yum as Editor, globeandmail.com. Image by cfarivar via Flickr The changes were announced by the Globe’s John Stackhouse in an e-mail to staff, saying: These [...]
In: CBC|Canada|internet|journalism
28 Apr 2009CBC has appointed the former BBC News online editor Rachel Nixon as its new director of Digital Media for CBC News. Rachel Nixon is an award-winning journalist, having spend nine years with the internationally acclaimed BBCNews.com in a number of increasingly senior positions. In 2007, Rachel was named BBC World Service Editor of the Year [...]
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