TORONTO – CTV News has signed on as a special partner of RTDNA Canada – The Association of Electronic Journalists.
The special partner status, slated to continue through December 31, 2016, guarantees visibility of the CTV News brand across all RTDNA Canada points of presence, both digitally and offline.
With mutually aligned synergies and a shared commitment to advancing the digital news landscape in Canada, the strategic partnership is a perfect fit for CTV News, a leader in Canada's digital news landscape, and RTDNA Canada, which serves as the voice of electronic journalists and news managers in Canada, reads Thursday’s press release.
"CTV News is an important player in Canada's digital news landscape," said RTDNA Canada president Ian Koenigsfest, in the release. "Every day across multiple news properties, CTV News illustrates its dedication to digital news by embracing digital media, including social media, taking a leadership role in reshaping the landscape of 'traditional' media. We are delighted to welcome CTV News as a RTDNA Canada Special Partner."
"Our digital team is committed to advancing the footprint of CTV News in the digital space, and taking a leadership stake in the digital future of newsgathering and delivery," added Wendy Freeman, CTV News president. “This past week we launched CTV News GO and CP24 GO, apps that are sleek, easy-to-use, and provide robust content across multiple platforms. These revolutionary apps underscore our ongoing commitment to supporting digital innovation as it to keeps Canadians connected to the news."
The members of RTDNA Canada recognize the responsibility of broadcast journalists to promote and to protect the freedom to report independently about matters of public interest and to present a wide range of viewpoints, opinions and ideas.
