Here’s my latest update on local media stuff:

• The Canadian Magazines blog reports that Joyce Byrne, “the long time second-in-command” at Venture Publishing, is leaving to take on the role of publisher at Avenue Calgary.
• Emil’s latest “A Few Minutes With” feature is with Go! Edmonton host Dana Giesbrecht. Sounds like she really loves Winnipeg!
• Jodie Sinnema announced today that she is leaving the general assignment desk at the Journal to become the new style writer.
• In case you missed it, check out All Ears: A Shared History of CKUA and CJSR. It’s the story, “told by more than 25 of Alberta’s finest radio makers, of how public radio across this province has come to hold a prominent and esteemed place as the true voice of Alberta’s diverse communities.”
• Here are the latest social media notes from Linda!
• Apparently 102.3 Now! Radio is doing a giveaway this month where $100 goes to a listener and $100 goes to a charity of the listener’s choice. It’s a neat way to raise awareness about local charities. It probably also means the charities are activating their networks to talk about Now! Radio too, like the Terra Centre.
• It’s awards season, and two Edmonton productions received recognition with the announcement of the 2014 Canadian Screen Awards. Mosaic Entertainment’s Tiny Plastic Men and Prairie Dog Film + Television’s Blackstone received nominations for Best Comedy Series and Best Dramatic Series, respectively. Congratulations! The awards will be presented on March 9 in Toronto.
• Here’s a short feature on Shawna Randolph who is of course co-hosting Alberta Primetime.
• New Oiler goaltender Ben Scrivens has already used Twitter to express his displeasure at media coverage of his trade (and his wife’s apparent feelings about coming to Edmonton). Here’s a good take on the story.
• MasterChef Canada premiered tonight with six chefs from Alberta, but none from Edmonton. What gives?
• The Timeout is a radio show that airs every Wednesday at 5pm on CJSR. I hadn’t come across their blog before, but today I found the latest post – a league-wide round-up of the first half of the NHL season.
• The Edmonton Public Library’s newest writer in residence is Jason Lee Norman. Here’s a feature on him in the Edmonton Examiner.
• An Edmonton-made film called Rock Paper Dice Enter has been picked up for a theatrical release in India starting February 7! “Rock Paper Dice Enter is a film set in the fictitious city of Strathaven, a hub for cyber security and prosperity in North America.” It was filmed in Edmonton with Alberta talent.
• Don’t forget to nominate your favorite blogs and other social media properties from 2013 for The Yeggies!
• Daryl Katz posted another letter to Oilers fans online today. In his analysis at OilersNation, Jonathan Willis nailed the likely reaction from local media: “Anybody who has spent any time reading the local beat reporters on Twitter or in the papers knows that a) they really don’t like that Katz doesn’t talk to them and b) they hate it when they aren’t used in a gatekeeping role. A direct letter to fans that bypasses the professional media and a continued lack of interviews with Katz is only going to encourage them to dismiss the letter.” Sure enough, David Staples posted this in response to the letter: “Unsatisfying letter from Oilers owner Daryl Katz is more of the same from organization.” Not that he’s wrong, it is more of the same. But still, amusing!
• There’s a new bridal show in town called Swept, and it was created by “local journalist turned wedding photographer” Erin Walker along with Morgan Hrynyk and Hans Kristian Larsen.
• This isn’t a surprise, but I can’t think of another recent example being talked about so publicly and I want to capture it: Skylar Murphy, the pipe bomb teen, tried to sell his interview to various local media outlets for $600 (the total of his fines) but all refused.

You can follow Edmonton media news on Twitter using the hashtag #yegmedia. For a great overview of the global media landscape, check out Mediagazer.

So, what have I missed? What’s new and interesting in the world of Edmonton media? Let me know!

You can see past Media Monday Edmonton entries here.

Here’s my latest update on local media stuff:

• The Yeggies are back! Nominate your favorites from 2013 until the end of February. There are five new categories this year, including “Best in Photography” and “Best in Public Service”. I’m very happy to be joining the organizing committee this year (so no nominations for me please).

• NASH76, the Canadian University Press’ 76th national conference, wrapped up yesterday. Held at the Chateau Lacombe downtown, it attracted hundreds of young journalists from across the country. This year’s theme was MASH UP, “a nod to the union of journalism and entrepreneurship, with sessions on new media, start-ups and self-employment.” Here are some highlights from the event. Ezra Levant was there, and he didn’t disappoint.
• Media-related thread on Reddit today: what’s your favorite radio station?
• The first Art of Conversation for 2014 is taking place on January 23 at The Parlour, co-hosted by Rob Christie and Audie Lynds! The event starts at 4:30pm and goes until, whenever!
• The Edmonton Senior and Calgary Senior newspapers are looking for a reporter/editor to join the team, based in St. Albert.
• Happy belated birthday to Ziyah Karmali!
• Here are Linda’s latest social media notes.
• Via Karen, an interesting article on campus journalists in Canada.
• Here’s an Ode to CTV Morning Live by Jason Lee Norman.
• Marty Forbes teases the return to Edmonton of “an old radio pal”. Any idea who he’s talking about?
• In her latest social media column, Allison Salz explores online personas. I say, just keep the 1% rule in mind.
• The next Capital Ideas Edmonton event takes place on January 22 at the Edmonton Journal.
• Speaking of Capital Ideas, Karen posted two parts in a “looking back, looking ahead” series a couple weeks ago. Here’s part one, and here’s part two.
• Another quick reminder about the ONA Yeg Conference taking place on February 22.
• Are any of you still watching HBO’s The Newsroom? It’s third season, set to air this fall, will be the last.
• Postmedia reported a loss of $11.8 million in the first quarter. Calgary has been hit hard lately, with production of the Herald being outsourced and a classifieds call centre being shutdown.

You can follow Edmonton media news on Twitter using the hashtag #yegmedia. For a great overview of the global media landscape, check out Mediagazer.

So, what have I missed? What’s new and interesting in the world of Edmonton media? Let me know!

You can see past Media Monday Edmonton entries here.

Here’s my latest update on local media stuff:

• Harvard Broadcasting announced a new format and brand for CKEA-FM, switching from Lite 95.7 to 95.7 CRUZ FM. Their gimmick is that they guarantee no repeat songs all day long, and they’ll pay $10,000 if you catch them breaking the rule. Here’s how the press release introduced the new format:

“95.7 CRUZ FM is playing Great Music, ALL the time! Whether it’s Classic Rock, Classic Hits, Mainstream Rock, Pop, Pop/ Rock or New Wave from the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and 2000’s……music that was popular when you were!”

• CKEA-FM originally launched on September 6, 2010 as 95.7 The Sound, and switched to Lite 95.7 on March 25, 2011.
• Here’s what Gig City had to say about the switch.
• CJSR 88.5 FM is celebrating its 30th anniversary tomorrow by broadcasting all day from City Hall. Stop by and say hi to them!
• Here are the top stories of 2013 from AlbertaVenture.com.
• Venture Publishing is being criticized for failing to pay freelancers in both the body and comments of this post. So far it appears there has been no response from the company.
• Edmontonian Marty Schwartz is tackling the daunting task of writing 1000 words a day for 1000 days. His final entry should be posted on September 26, 2014. Check out the project here and follow him on Twitter as @the1000words.
• Here is Linda’s latest roundup of social media links.
• Believe it or not, HOT 107 FM is going to try to break the Guinness World Record for “Most People Twerking Simultaneously”. The current record is 358 people. The attempt will take place on January 25 at Casino Yellowhead.
• The Edmonton chapter of the Online News Association is organizing a conference in February that will offer “workshops on how to keep your online documents secure, becoming social media savvy, what you need to know about Internet law as well as investigative techniques.”
• Global Edmonton’s Jennifer Crosby got married this fall, and her wedding was profiled in the Journal. Congrats Jennifer!
• Cam Tait argues that “Sportsnet falls behind the ball” when it comes to between-period coverage. I’ve heard many say the same thing since the blockbuster NHL rights deal was announced.
• This link is old, but I wanted to mention it: Edmonton was the setting for Apple’s new TV commercial. Not that you can tell.
• Looking for something different? Alberta Canola Producers is looking for a Communications Coordinator.
• Story Chaser, Kevin Kossowan’s food & ag-centric video production company is going to be doing a project in Shanghai. Congrats!

Here’s Kevin speaking at Pecha Kucha in 2011

• Great question from Darren: Why don’t we care where image macros and GIFs come from? Especially as media companies like BuzzFeed are making a lot of money from them.
• This is really funny and scary at the same time: The best and worst media errors and corrections in 2013.
• I thought the New York Times editorial supporting Edward Snowden was fantastic. Here’s a good overview of some of the fallout.
• Don’t miss this if you run a Twitter account: lessons from the New York Times social media desk.
• Here’s an interesting theory for local news organizations: Mobile offers local media a digital do-over.
• Since this is a blog you’re reading, I thought it would be appropriate to link to this thought-provoking piece by Jason Kottke: The blog is dead, long live the blog.

You can follow Edmonton media news on Twitter using the hashtag #yegmedia. For a great overview of the global media landscape, check out Mediagazer.

So, what have I missed? What’s new and interesting in the world of Edmonton media? Let me know!

You can see past Media Monday Edmonton entries here.

Here’s my latest update on local media stuff:

• CBC launched its Aboriginal news site today. Looks like a great start, congrats!
• Scott Johnston remembered the 20 year anniversary of 630 CHED on December 1. As he said, time flies!
• Shawna Randolph, who is the new co-host of Alberta Primetime, has joined Twitter as @ShawnaCTV. She was just filling in during the search, but will now stay on as co-host.
• Marty Forbes has a bunch of other media moves and news in his latest column.
• “I love it, but it’s not even close.” That’s what Gord Steinke had to say about Will Ferrell’s Anchorman in this Gig City profile. Gord has been anchoring for 22 years, if you can believe it!
• Here are the latest Edmonton radio ratings for August 26 to November 24. Once again on top is 630 CHED, followed closely by Now 102.3 FM.
• Was new legislation introduced by the Province designed to target bloggers like David Climenhaga and Dave Cournoyer? James Muir, a professor of law at the U of A thinks so.
• Congratulations to Omar Mouallem, now published in The Walrus!
• I’m not sure this needed to be aired in public, but here’s an open letter to Virgin Radio about their “Roof Whip” event.
• The Art of Conversation’s Christmas Gathering will take place on December 19 at The Fairmont Hotel Macdonald, hosted by Rob Christie and Audie Lynds of Capital FM. The fun starts at 4:30pm.
• The Edmonton Journal remembers Bill Sass, who held a number of positions at the newspaper, including business editor.
• All the fun competition stuff happens at Christmas. Bill Fortier won the Edmonton Public Schools Foundation gift wrapping competition.
• Here’s a summary and photos of the tribute event held for Randy Lemay, who retired from Newcap in Edmonton.
• Are you going to watch the Canadian edition of Chopped? Edmonton chef Mariel Montero Sena is one of the 52 contestants.
• In case you missed it: Jay Runham interviewed me on his podcast recently!
• Here’s some Vintage Edmonton for you: CFRN-TV Totem Talk from February 1960.
• No new announcements from Rogers this week, but there’s always hope for next week!
• I don’t know about you, but I quite enjoy these News with Personality clips from Global Edmonton.
• “Never hold your best stuff.” Lots of interesting stuff in this tribute to Clay Felker by Peter W. Kaplan, editor of The New York Observer from 1994 to 2009, who died of cancer recently. Also, don’t miss the NY Times piece on Kaplan.

You can follow Edmonton media news on Twitter using the hashtag #yegmedia. For a great overview of the global media landscape, check out Mediagazer.

So, what have I missed? What’s new and interesting in the world of Edmonton media? Let me know!

You can see past Media Monday Edmonton entries here.

Here’s my latest update on local media stuff:

• Though I generally get annoyed at how early the Christmas stuff comes out, I am thrilled with the return of the Shaw Fire Log! Watch it on channels 222 (HD) and 165 (SD).

• Speaking of Christmas taking over media, Lite 95.7 will switch to all holiday music on November 27. Last year, up! 99.3 also switched but I haven’t seen anything about their plans for this year.
• The Christmas Bureau launched its 2013 campaign on November 18 with a fundraising goal of $1.8 million. As they do every year, local media participated in the Gingerbread House Decorating Challenge. Trophies were awarded in six categories (click to see their winning entries):
  • Best of Radio: Up! 99.3
  • Best of Print: Edmonton Sun
  • Best of TV: Global Edmonton
  • Best Team Spirit: Lite 95.7
  • Best in Show: City TV
  • Shameless Self-Promotion: Shaw TV
• Sunday, December 1 is World AIDS Day and to recognize the event, HIV Edmonton is once again organizing a roster of “celebrity baristas” to be working at different Starbucks locations throughout the city on Friday. Head over to the High Street location to see me, Dave, and Ryan!
• CKUA stopped broadcasting on 580AM on November 21. Here’s their saying goodbye page, complete with some history, photos, and audio.
• The Art of Conversation takes place tomorrow evening at The Common. The fun starts at 4:30pm! Also, mark your calendar for the Art of Conversation’s Christmas gathering, taking place on December 19 at the Fairmont Hotel Macdonald.
• Leah Germain is the newest staff reporter at Metro Edmonton. She was previously with the Sherwood Park News.
• Edmonton Journal photographer Larry Wong has received the Paralympic Media Award for Best Photo for his image of Canadian swimmer Benoit Huot at the London 2012 Paralympic Games. Congrats! Check out Larry’s website here for more photos.
• Cheryl Cottrell-Smith is “a budding Edmonton journalist.” She recently launched a blog to showcase her work. You may have seen her other blog too, wine + dine.
• I missed this, but Brittney didn’t! November 11 was the Edmonton Journal’s 110th birthday.
• Want to work for the Journal? Apply now to become one of their 2014 summer reporting interns.
• Starting December 4, Tricia Kindleman will be the producer of 630 CHED’s afternoon news.
• Dynacor Media is looking for a video editor.
• Here’s an Alberta Primetime story on Gerry Forbes. “Gerry has entered the upper echelon of Canadian radio personalities and created a legacy that will last for years to come.”
• CTV Edmonton’s Kim Taylor recently made the switch from late night anchor to Consumer Watch.
• Here’s a quick update on a media move I mentioned in my last entry – from Megan Voss herself!
• It sounds like Jennifer Martin is fitting into her new role as Program Manager at Shaw TV well!
• Vue Weekly has slowly been improving its website. It’s still very yellow, but the new responsive design is much cleaner. I like it.
• An article that Omar Mouallem wrote for Eighteen Bridges in 2011 called Under the Veil will be republished Pearson Canada’s 2014 edition of Nexus: A Rhetoric Reader for Writers. As Omar says, that means “it will be studied by first-year composition students in universities across Canada and the U.S.” Congrats!
• They’re baaaaack! The fifth season of the Unknown Studio kicked off with author Gail Carriger.
• And if you’re in the mood for podcasts, check out Mack & Cheese, the show I do with Graham Hicks every week.
• According to the folks at PSR, Sharon Taylor from Astral Winnipeg is taking over from Randy Lemay to run Newcap Edmonton.
• Coming up on Thursday, the Edmonton Journal and CKUA are hosting a Book Bash.
• I’m tired of Rob Ford news too, but this critique of the interview Peter Mansbridge did is worth reading.
• Big news in the TV and web worlds – Katie Couric is Yahoo’s new “Global Anchor”.
• Will the CMS determine the victors in the online-publishing wars? It’s hard to argue against the great stuff that Vox Media is doing. Here’s Felix Salmon on the importance of the CMS and here’s Jeff Jarvis explaining that the CMS is just an extension of editorial ego.

UPDATE: I also wanted to link to this editorial from the Edmonton Journal. It’s about as “rah rah, look at us doing important work” as you can get. Not that the work isn’t important – certainly we should have the right to know about the child welfare system and its flaws, and I’m happy that the Journal and Calgary Herald have pursued it.

UPDATE 2: Let me expand on that previous thought! As I said, I am glad the Journal and Herald have been pursuing the story. I wanted to link to the editorial because I found it interesting in the context of the future of media:

1. The editorial positions the Journal as being part of the story. That’s a somewhat unusual position for a “traditional” media organization to be in (though it has been more common lately). I’m interested in how the Journal navigates that territory, and so far it seems they want people to know that the Journal worked hard on this.

2. It is often said that if newspapers die, so will important investigative journalism. Here is a local example of what people mean when they say that. The Journal and Herald have exposed facts that would otherwise have likely remained hidden. Perhaps we’ll see more of this from the Journal? Or perhaps it is too costly?

You can follow Edmonton media news on Twitter using the hashtag #yegmedia. For a great overview of the global media landscape, check out Mediagazer.

So, what have I missed? What’s new and interesting in the world of Edmonton media? Let me know!

You can see past Media Monday Edmonton entries here.

Veterans Affairs Canada adopted Twitter to help commemorate Remembrance Day this year, encouraging Canadians to use the hashtag #ShowYouRemember. That and #LestWeForget were popular on Twitter today.

Here’s my latest update on local media stuff:

• Global Edmonton’s Vassy Kapelos is leaving for Ottawa where she’ll work for Global National. Her last day here is on Friday. Best of luck Vassy! There’s a farewell event taking place on Sunday.
• On Tuesday, Rogers Communications confirmed it had cut 94 jobs at its media division. Here is the memo that went out to staff. I haven’t been able to determine how many of the cuts, if any, were in Edmonton. Anyone know?
• Shaw Communications founder and executive chair JR Shaw was recognized by the Ontario Association of Broadcasters this week. He started his media career in Edmonton back in 1966 and has lived in Calgary since 1995.
• Megan Voss, a former photography intern and freelancer at the Edmonton Journal, has joined the Wetaskiwin Times. UPDATE: Her LinkedIn profile now says she’s at the Sherwood Park News. I guess her stint at the Wetaskiwin Times was very short!
• NOW! Radio’s Fitzy helped to raise nearly $10,000 through a bottle drive for a 10-year-old boy fighting cancer. Great story.
• Here’s an interesting story from Linda about a local Twitter user who is helping Edmontonians find love through social media.
• Former Oiler and Team 1260 radio host Jason Strudwick is back on CBC’s Battle of the Blades raising money for the Inner City Children’s Program. You need to vote by Tuesday if you want him to win!
• Former CTV Edmonton personality Valerie Oczkowski is suing a local neurologist for “sexual battery”. She left TV in order to have a brain tumor removed and has actively shared her story of survival since.
• Check out McCauley Moments, a documentary by Paula Kirman “showcasing the positive aspects of life in Edmonton’s McCauley neighbourhood.”
• Valemount, BC has now switched from CBC Edmonton to CBC Vancouver. It sounds like they only had CBC Edmonton as a result of the loss of over-the-air signals in 2012. Weird.
• Here’s a photo of Jennifer Martin’s last episode with Alberta Primetime:

• The next Capital Ideas Edmonton event is coming up on Wednesday, November 20 at the Edmonton Journal.
• Sounds like planning is underway for the next Online News Association of Edmonton event. Follow them on Twitter for updates.
• I had made myself a note to check on Venture Publishing’s online radio initiative, slated to launch this fall. A note on the website now reads: “we will begin broadcasting in 2014.”
• Press+, the paywall provider that the Edmonton Journal uses, is apparently on the market. At the same time, competitor Tinypass has raised $3 million in funding.
• Watching video online? Chances are you’re doing so at either Netflix or YouTube – together they account for more than half of all broadband traffic.
• This sounds like a ridiculous decision for officials in Sochi to have made: journalists who use their phones to take photographs or capture video will be stripped of their credentials. I also wonder how realistic it is for them to control this.

UPDATE: Shawna Randolph let me know that she is co-hosting on Alberta Primetime for the next three weeks or so, but it’s a temporary gig. She’s still the spokesperson for the Edmonton Humane Society and is running her communications company full-time. I’m sure fans will be happy to see her back on the tube for at least a few weeks!

You can follow Edmonton media news on Twitter using the hashtag #yegmedia. For a great overview of the global media landscape, check out Mediagazer.

So, what have I missed? What’s new and interesting in the world of Edmonton media? Let me know!

You can see past Media Monday Edmonton entries here.

Here’s my latest update on local media stuff:

• The 10th annual ATCO Edmonton Sun Christmas Charity Auction was a big success, raising more than $200,000 for four local charities. You can see all of the bids on local media here. It looks like dinner at Outback with Tencer and Grose was the highest at $1,601! UPDATE: It’s not under the media section, but dinner with Ryan Jespersen & Kari Skelton went for $2,600!
• After four years as co-host, Jennifer Martin is stepping down from Alberta Primetime this month to become Shaw’s new manager of programming for northern Alberta. Here’s the job posting for her position.
• Erin Isfeld did her final newscast for a while last week as she is now on maternity leave. Carmen Leibel will be taking over at 5pm. Congratulations Erin on your new baby!
• Arts & Entertainment reporter Amanda Ash is leaving the Edmonton Journal at the end of the week to join EPCOR as Digital Media Specialist.
• Local media sure love to have fun with Halloween!
  • Here is Global Edmonton’s Mike Sobel and Daintre Christensen dressed up as Sonny and Cher.
  • Here is the BT Edmonton crew all dressed up!
  • Here is CTV Edmonton’s Morning Live team with an Anchorman inspired look.
• The Edmonton Journal is looking to hire a City Editor. The deadline to apply is November 15. Current City Editor Dave Howell has updated his Twitter profile to say, “looking forward to next EJ assignment.”
• Here’s a great Social Media Spotlight column from Linda focused on Vintage Edmonton.
• In case you missed it, the November issue of Boyle McCauley News is now online!
• The Edmonton-created show Felt Up, “the world’s first reality series entirely populated with puppets,” debuted on Bite TV on October 21.
• The Sherwood Park/Strathcona County News is looking for two multimedia reporters/photographers. The deadline to apply is November 8.
• I meant to link to this in my last update: Lynda Steele is gonna make it after all! It’s great to hear that she is doing well in Vancouver.
• Looking forward to the 2014 Winter Olympics? CBC has announced its coverage plans.
• Do you have thoughts on the future of TV in Canada? The CRTC is hosting a conversation about that very topic. The online forum is open until November 22.

You can follow Edmonton media news on Twitter using the hashtag #yegmedia. For a great overview of the global media landscape, check out Mediagazer.

So, what have I missed? What’s new and interesting in the world of Edmonton media? Let me know!

You can see past Media Monday Edmonton entries here.

Hard to believe it has been nearly a month since I last did a Media Monday news roundup! The election was obviously my focus. Anyway, here’s my latest update on local media stuff:

• I’m sure by now you’ve heard the big news from CTV Edmonton’s Carrie Doll – she’ll be retiring from broadcasting at the end of March 2014. Here’s a video of the announcement. There’s lots of time left, but let me say congratulations and good luck Carrie! It’ll be interesting to see who sits alongside Darryl McIntyre in April.
• Also moving on to new challenges is Global Edmonton’s Chris Hayden, known as the Global 1 traffic reporter. Here’s a Q&A that Global did with him.
• Congratulations to CJSR – they cracked $100,000 for this year’s FunDrive.
• The first meeting of the Edmonton Journal’s new Community Advisory Board took place on October 10. It’s a mostly new-look board, with just four returning members. Great group of people and I look forward to hearing more about the impact they’re having on the paper.
• For instance, editor Margo Goodhand wrote today that the Community Advisory Board helped to convince the Journal to send a journalist to Jordan and Lebanon. I don’t agree with the decision, but I’m glad to hear the board is able to have an influence.
• Do you think newspapers should continue the perhaps out-of-date tradition of endorsing candidates for political office? I criticized both the Journal and the Sun on Twitter for not endorsing a mayoral candidate in this election. Sarah O’Donnell blogged about the topic today. I started writing something, but shifted my focus to election day efforts before I could finish it. Maybe I’ll pick that up again.
• Mark Connolly is now the permanent host of Edmonton AM on CBC Edmonton and Portia Clark is taking over Radio Active.
• Ratings from BBM Canada show that CTV Edmonton “more than doubled Global’s coverage across the W18-49 demo with a 7.8 rating” on election night. They also saw a 165% increase in traffic to their website.
• Is there anything Emerson Csorba can’t do? At the beginning of the month he published an e-book called Leading U: Inspirational Stories from UAlberta Alumni & Students.
• No word on how regular a guest she’ll be, but here’s a post from Linda on her Alberta Primetime Pop Culture Panel experience. Oh, and she has started a series of posts called Social Media Notes. Great stuff!
• Julie Nolan has announced she is joining CTV Edmonton as an anchor beginning November 12.
• In case you missed it, Jay Runham did an interview with Adam Rozenhart, aka Bingofuel. They touch on Google+, The Yeggies, and more.
• Last week the Edmonton Journal launched Gastropost Edmonton, building on a Capital Ideas-like project that started in Toronto. If you’re a food lover, try a food mission today!
• With a letter of intent signed on September 30, the University of Alberta and MacEwan University agreed to collaborate on offering enhanced communications degrees.
• Speaking of communications, Alberta’s NDP Opposition is looking for a Communications Coordinator to handle media relations and oversee the implementation of a social media strategy.
• I wonder what happened there? Mike McGuire is no longer with The One FM in Leduc.
• Here’s the first column from Allison Salz who took over the social media column at the Edmonton Sun (now called “Grain of Salz”). She wrote about social media’s impact on the election last week.
• The Alberta Magazine Awards take place in March and they’re looking for judges.
• The Journal has been nominated for six EPPY Awards, sponsored by the American magazine Editor & Publisher. The winners will be announced on October 30.
• I didn’t know there was a Cottage Life TV network, but apparently it has a new show called Selling Big focused on Edmonton’s Ritchie Bros., which sold a record $1 billion of heavy equipment last year.
• The Edmonton Sun’s Christmas Charity Auction is back, with bidding starting at 9am tomorrow morning. Want to enjoy a meal with your favorite media personalities? Now’s your chance!
• Beginning November 12, Stuart McIntosh will take over as the Program Director for the Alberta NW Division of Newcap Radio. He’ll be based in Edson.
• I wanted to make sure to link to this from a few weeks ago because it is just so crazy. Fox News hopes its ridiculous newsroom will connect with younger viewers, but I think they’re crazy. If I do watch TV news, it certainly isn’t for the giant tablets I see on set.
• Here’s a long but very interesting back-and-forth between the New York Times’ Bill Keller and Glenn Greenwald who broke the Edward Snowden story.

You can follow Edmonton media news on Twitter using the hashtag #yegmedia. For a great overview of the global media landscape, check out Mediagazer.

So, what have I missed? What’s new and interesting in the world of Edmonton media? Let me know!

You can see past Media Monday Edmonton entries here.