1. Why the NFL signed Canuck publisher for new magazine
A small Canadian publishing house has just scored an epic publishing touchdown. Dauphin Media Group (DMG) will be publishing the official magazine of the National Football League (NFL), appropriately named NFL Magazine.
2. IFEX campaign calls attention to journalist murders
The International Freedom of Expression Exchange has teamed up with Toronto agency Juniper Park for a 23-day campaign that tells the story of the unsolved murders of journalists around the world and provides easy-to-use digital tools to bring about action.
3. The Hive gets glamorous for Rethink Breast Cancer
The Hive recently created a series of wild posters in support of Rethink Breast Cancer’s Breast Fest 2011. The annual event took place this weekend at the Royal Ontario Museum.
4. Netflix stock in freefall, brand in crisis
Netflix stock’s free fall accelerated Tuesday as the shares reached a 20-month low amid intensifying concerns about the video subscription service’s ability to overcome public relations problems and competitive pressures.
5. Google opens music store to U.S. customers
Google unveiled its much-anticipated digital music store last week, opening a new front in its battle with Apple to provide services over mobile devices.