Video shooting skills, research tips, advertising sales advice and page design are just some of the diverse topics Newspapers Canada will cover in the 2011-2012 online training season.
This year’s webinar series features 17 educational presentations including repeats of our popular sessions on FOI requests and legal issues. Newspapers and individuals can purchase an annual subscription package for the complete series or register for individual sessions.
Click the links below to learn more about Newspapers Canada's webinar training:
For information about the Newspapers Canada webinar series please contact Cathy Dorn at cdorn@newspaperscanada.ca.
Webinar Schedule 2011-12
Subscribe to the series
Newspapers can also sign up for the complete 2011-2012 webinar series. The cost for the entire 2011-12 webinar season varies based on newspaper circulation size.
- Single community/small market daily* newspaper: $250
- Single large market newspaper: $300
- Corporate ( community/small market* dailies - up to 5 papers): $1,000
- Corporate (community/large market dailies - 6 or more papers): $2,000
Why should I buy an annual subscription?
An 2011-2012 webinar series subscription is a cost effective and convenient way to provide one-stop training for your entire staff for less than the cost of a half day seminar. Newspapers or individuals who sign up for an annual subscription will receive all 13 new sessions (plus the 4 free ones) and access to the online webinar archive. Subscribers will also receive helpful email reminders about upcoming sessions.
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FAQs about Webinars
What is a webinar?
A webinar is a seminar delivered on the Internet. The webinar consists of two elements: the audio through VOIP or a conference call, and the visual presentation (often a Power Point) that you can watch on your computer screen.
Why should I attend a Newspapers Canada webinar?
- High quality content from Canadian and US colleagues in a short, concise format always less than one hour.
- Convenient online training means you don’t even have to leave your desk.
- Flexibility: If you miss the session, you can see the recorded video later.
What sort of topics are covered?
Sessions cover a variety of subjects for editorial, circulation, sales, and design departments.
In addition to these one-hour sessions, this year we are presenting a series of short (10-minute) sessions on research tips for journalists. Pick up some simple concepts on mapping and searches as well as using databases and spreadsheets.
When do the webinars take place?
Webinar presentations are scheduled throughout the year from September to May, usually taking place from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EST.
How much do webinars cost?
Newspapers Canada webinar presentations are $25 for all CNA and CCNA members. There are also four free webinars scheduled as part of the 2011-2012 series.
Webinar Archive
CNA/CCNA members who missed any of the past webinars, can view the presentations online in the Members Area. If you don't already have a login/password for the Members Area, and you work for a CNA or CCNA-member newspaper, you can register here. Recordings of past webinars are also available on the main webinar registration page.
2012
- Better Beat reporting - April 24, 2012
- Multimedia NNA Finalists - April 17, 2012
- The Art of the Obituary - March 27, 2012
- Design: Multimedia NNA Finalists - Tuesday, April 17, 2012 (Click to download)
- Online Sales - Tuesday, March 6, 2012
- New research launch: Newspapers 24/7 - February 22, 2012
- Paywall Success Stories - February 21, 2012
- Covering local politics - February 7, 2012
- Ad Design Forum - January 24, 2012
- Business Law Basics for Journalists - January 10, 2012
2011
- Follow the Money: Reading Financial Statements - December 6, 2011
- Research: Filing FOI Requests - December 13, 2011
- Using Twitter for Journalists - November 15, 2011
- Video Story Forms - October 24, 2011
- Selling Results, Not Space - October 17, 2011
- Video shooting skills - September 13, 2011
- Journalists and the Law - April 7, 2011
- Magnificent Multimedia - April 5, 2011
- Digital Editions and Mobile Apps - March 8, 2011
- Enter to Win: Compelling Contests and Promotions - February 22, 2011
- Headline Writing on Any Platform - February 8, 2011
- Creative Ad Layouts - January 18, 2011
- Shoot to Thrill: Photography Skills - January 11, 2011
2010
- Beyond Google: Tips on Better Research Skills - December 7, 2010
- Interviewing: Getting the Story - November 16, 2010
- Social Media Pt. 2 - Facebook and Beyond: Advanced Options - November 9, 2010
- Social Media Pt. 1 - Using Social Media the Right Way - October 19, 2010
- Better Beat Reporting: Digging for Features - September 21, 2010
- Digital Publishing: E-Editions - February 17, 2010 (Video)
- Building Better Ads - February 10, 2010 (Video)
- Ontario Small Claims Court Changes - January 27, 2010 (Video)
2009
- Social media policy development - December 9, 2009 (PDF)
- Carbon Footprint - November 25, 2009 (PDF - large file)
- Headlines online: SEO for editors - October 28, 2009 (PDF)
- Writing Great Editorials - October 14, 2009 (PDF - Sample Editorials)
- Designing Reader Surveys - September 30, 2009
- Great Advertising Copywriting - September 16, 2009 (Windows Media Player Video)
- Hosting a Great Event - April 23, 2009
- What makes a Great Ad? - February 25, 2009 Suzanne Raitt Effectiveness Study
- Live Blogging - February 11, 2009 Steve Buttry - Handouts - Examples
- Format Reduction Webinar - January 28, 2009
- Award-Winning Writing - January 14, 2009
2008
- Internet Measurement Progress and the Future - November, 2008
- Responsible Journalism Defense - November 12, 2008
- New Libel Defenses - November 12, 2008
- TV Book Options - October 22, 2008
- Moderating Readers Comments - October 8, 2008
- Business Literacy Webinar - January 17, 2008
- Fighting Publication Bans - October 16, 2007
For information about the Newspapers Canada webinar series please contact info@newspaperscanada.ca.
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