Airchecker: an online resource for radio freelancers
Are you a radio freelancer? Then there’s a new online home for you to explore: Airchecker – originally a news blog for Canadian radio professionals – has launched a social network. Airchecker was created in 2007 by a Canadian radio personality who prefers to remain anonymous. Seeing a need for a one-stop source of radio-related news, […]
Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer July 9-15
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: Who breaks news first: Media or Twitter? [Toronto Star] (via @jsource) Freelancers Fight Back [LJR] COPA 2013: Meet the Judges [Masthead] Pagemasters North America: Friend or […]
Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer July 3-8
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: Whistleblowers, Journalists and the Public’s Right to Know [J-Source] Losses mount at Postmedia on anemic print advertising [Globe and Mail] Union seeking freelance organizer [CMG] […]
Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer June 25-July 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: Why MBA-bound Johnny can’t write [Globe and Mail] (via @LuigiBenetton) Justin Trudeau worried about unpaid internships, argues for regulation [Globe and Mail] (via @LuigiBenetton) Conrad Black: Journalism’s self-righteous myth-makers […]
Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer June 18-24
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: Radio stations tune in profits despite heavy competition [Globe and Mail] Magazine management needs to pay attention to the thorny issue of unpaid internships [Canadian […]
Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer June 11-17
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: Access granted: AMI makes media available for all Canadians [J-Source] The Grid lays off four staff [Canadian Magazines] Postmedia vacates two floors of Vancouver […]
Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer June 4-10
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: Corporate Knights scores coveted Magazine of the Year Award [Masthead] French CBC changes name from Radio-Canada to ICI [J-Source] Shocking amount of great talent leaves […]
Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer May 28-June 3
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: Official list of Globe and Mail employees who took the buyouts [J-Source] CBC music radio stations will now carry commercials [Canada.com] (via @wolfewylie) Editors’ tips […]
Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer May 21-27
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: Why hasn’t Mayor Rob Ford sued the Toronto Star? [J-Source] Why we published the Ford family story [Globe and Mail] How to get 115GB of […]
Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer May 14-20
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: Media’s latest stories on Toronto’s Mayor Ford a challenge for a court fight? [J-Source] The Gawker-Toronto Star cat fight about the Rob Ford “exclusive” [J-Source] […]
