Media Roundup
The Media Roundup provides you with the latest headlines and happenings related to journalism and communications in the Edmonton region.
Published every Monday
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Monday, February 15, 2021
The latest on media, PR, and communications in Edmonton. Taproot Edmonton is retiring the Media Roundup in order to concentrate more fully on other endeavours. This will be the final edition.
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The latest on media, PR, and communications in Edmonton. A campaign by Canada's biggest newspapers to require Google and Facebook to pay them for distributing their news appears to be getting traction with the federal government.
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The latest on media, PR, and communications in Edmonton. The Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ) is condemning the Nemeth report, produced as part of the Alberta government's $3.5 million inquiry into international opposition to the oilsands.
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A moment in history: Feb. 28, 1959
On this day in 1959, volunteers at the University of Alberta's Radio Society were spinning records for their fellow students.
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Ex-reporter creates journalism-themed sci-fi video game
An Edmonton-based journalist-turned-developer is getting ready to release a new video game that draws on his experience as a reporter.
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ESIO seeks impact instead of returns from rejigged investment fund
The Edmonton Screen Industries Office is seeking permission to use a $4-million fund to build capacity in the creative industries rather than investing in productions with the expectation of financial returns.
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