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Rogers Media Delivers More Local News with HalifaxToday.ca, Launching TodayHALIFAX, Oct. 16, 2017 /CNW/ - Haligonians have a new destination for the latest local news, features on community leaders and events, business openings and everything in between, with the debut of HalifaxToday.ca. Powered by NEWS 95.7, journalists from Rogers Media's award-winning news and talk radio station provide the local news content on the website. Through a collaboration with Village Media, the successful digital news network provides the platform to offer HalifaxToday.ca on smartphone, desktop, and tablet. "We're always exploring new ways to reach our local audience, and with Village Media's proven track record in building successful locally-focused digital news sites, this agreement is a perfect fit," said Mark Campbell, Director of News and Programming, NEWS 95.7, Rogers Media. "We're proud to serve the Halifax community, and NEWS 95.7's award-winning team of multimedia journalists will continue to deliver vital news and compelling stories our audiences have come to rely on." Rogers Media licensed the platform from Village Media, a digital news network with local sites across Ontario, and is the exclusive dvertising representative to sell the Canadian advertising inventory on HalifaxToday.ca. "We are excited about this new agreement with Rogers Media. We see significant complements between radio and digital, and believe the marrying of the two mediums will provide the best of both worlds for our audience and clients," said Jeff Elgie, CEO of Village Media. Social Media Links Like HalifaxToday.ca on Facebook About Rogers SOURCE Rogers Media |