Why local news is an endangered species in Canada

The question is, should Canadian consumers care where they see their advertising? Should advertisers care where they advertise?

https://www.thestar.com/politics/federal/2019/05/19/why-local-news-is-an-endangered-species-in-canada.html

Some publishers pay streamers as much as $50k an hour to play new games

When popular streamers check out new games, it may not be purely out of personal interest; they’re often making big money.

https://kotaku.com/top-streamers-said-to-earn-50-000-an-hour-playing-new-1834898693

HobbyKidsTV, YouTube, and the New World of Child Stars

HobbyKidsTV is one of many channels that describe themselves as “by kids, for kids.” But of course, parents decide when and where to hit Record.

https://www.wired.com/story/kids-hobbykidstv-youtube-child-stars/

Not your 'grandmother's museum': How Canada's major art galleries are chasing youth

Major art galleries and museums are pulling out all the stops to inspire young adults to visit, from diversifying the type of art that's displayed, to turning galleries into party hot spots, to dropping prices all the way to free.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/art-galleries-museum-young-people-attendance-1.5136550

How online streaming has Canadian actors launching careers — no Hollywood required

There's a growing trend in Canada where actors are getting more chances to land film and TV roles in large part due to the increasing volume of content being produced that will eventually hit online streaming platforms like Hulu, Amazon Prime or Netflix.

https://www.thestar.com/calgary/2019/05/19/how-online-streaming-has-canadian-actors-launching-careers-no-hollywood-required.html

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