World Press Freedom Committee

Syntax launches new Media Relations Practice

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星期一, 五月 8, 2023

OTTAWA, May 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Syntax Strategic (Syntax) is pleased to announce the creation of a new Media Relations Practice to help current and future clients break through the noise and navigate Canada’s ever-changing media landscape.

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  • OTTAWA, May 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Syntax Strategic (Syntax) is pleased to announce the creation of a new Media Relations Practice to help current and future clients break through the noise and navigate Canada’s ever-changing media landscape.
  • This practice will provide clients with full-service support, including media relations strategy and narrative development, writing, media outreach and coordination, as well as media training.
  • The Media Relations team is particularly skilled at helping clients understand the right timing of outreach and the right approach to ensure their voice is included in the conversations that matter.
  • This new practice will be led by former Parliament Hill journalist, and media veteran, Janet Silver.

Exiled journalists share firsthand accounts of navigating asylum and work abroad, May 4

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星期一, 四月 24, 2023

ET on Thursday, May 4, to highlight cases of exiled journalists from around the world.

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  • ET on Thursday, May 4, to highlight cases of exiled journalists from around the world.
  • But the trendline is unmistakable and harrowing for what it tells us about global norms around intolerance for critical watchdog journalism.
  • Join us to hear what life has been like for a few of these exiled journalists since they made the decision to pursue life and freedom abroad.
  • Fearing arrest if she is forced to return to India, Masrat is a Knight Wallace fellow at the University of Michigan.

March 15 Deadline for Nominations for Awards from World Press Freedom Canada

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星期四, 三月 10, 2022

OTTAWA, ON, March 10, 2022 /CNW/ - World Press Freedom Canada (WPFC) is pleased to announce nominations for its 2022 Press Freedom Award are now open.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, March 10, 2022 /CNW/ - World Press Freedom Canada (WPFC) is pleased to announce nominations for its 2022 Press Freedom Award are now open.
  • The award honours a journalist or media worker for making an outstanding contribution to press freedom in Canada during 2021.
  • The winner of the Press Freedom Award receives a $2,000 prize from World Press Freedom Canada and a certificate from the Canadian Commission for UNESCO.
  • World Press Freedom Canada is an Ottawa-based, non-profit volunteer organization that promotes free expression and media rights.

Nominations now open for 2022 Press Freedom and Spencer Moore awards from World Press Freedom Canada

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星期四, 二月 3, 2022

OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 3, 2022 /CNW/ - World Press Freedom Canada (WPFC) is pleased to announce nominations for its 2022 Press Freedom Award are now open.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 3, 2022 /CNW/ - World Press Freedom Canada (WPFC) is pleased to announce nominations for its 2022 Press Freedom Award are now open.
  • The award honours a journalist or media worker for making an outstanding contribution to press freedom in Canada during 2021.
  • WPFC is also seeking nominations for our Spencer Moore award, which honours a person who, throughout their career, has displayed a determined pursuit of press freedom and freedom of information.
  • The winner of the Press Freedom Award receives a $2,000 prize from World Press Freedom Canada and a certificate from the Canadian Commission for UNESCO.