We keep an eye out for the most interesting stories about Labby subjects: digital media, startups, the web, journalism, strategy, and more. Here’s some of what we’ve seen lately.
CBC / Natalie Pressman
/ Jul 24“Gordon Gow…says the Online News Act plays into larger faults with the structure of the industry and inequality between major news outlets and smaller ones….the Act enables a news sphere where smaller, local publications are shut out by giants like Postmedia and Torstar who have more bargaining power. Gow says critics argue that Act props up an antiquated business strategy and impairs digital-focused startups from innovating.” —
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Canada,
Facebook,
Google,
link tax,
Online News Act
