Postmedia: full account from flagship paper

Paul Godfrey today announced that the group currently finalizing the acquisition of assets from Canada’s largest publisher of English-language paid daily newspapers has a new name that reflects its strategy and vision – Postmedia Network Inc. “Postmedia Network reflects both where we have been and where we are going,” said Paul Godfrey, president and CEO of the new company. “From the earliest days of information delivery via post, to the current online world of posting news and information as it happens and looking ahead to the continuous evolution of a post-media universe, our new name reflects both the strong legacy and the exciting future of media as we prepare to emerge as a new Canadian business.” Once the transaction is completed, Postmedia Network Inc. – under new Canadian control and led by Godfrey – will encompass many of Canada’s oldest and best known news brands including: Vancouver Sun, The Calgary Herald, Ottawa Citizen, Montreal Gazette and National Post along with their portfolio of digital media and online assets including canada.com, driving.ca, working.com, Dose.ca and FPinfomart.ca.