{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"50955","rtpr_id":"nBw7DDgs3a","ticker":"PNCA","exchange":"TSX","all_tickers":["PNCA"],"title":"Postmedia Holds Largest Audience Among Canadian News Publishers in Spring 2026 Vividata Results","author":"Business Wire","published_at":"2026-06-01T14:00:00.776Z","article_body":"Postmedia Holds Largest Audience Among Canadian News Publishers in Spring 2026\nVividata Results\n\nPostmedia Network Inc. (“Postmedia”) continues to deliver unmatched scale\namong Canadian news publishers, with the largest audience reach of 4.4 million\nCanadians on an average weekday and 10.4 million weekly, according to\nVividata’s 2026 Study of the Canadian Consumer.\n\n“Postmedia’s national and local brands continue to play an important role\nin connecting Canadians with the trusted journalism and information they rely\non,” said Duncan Clark, Chief Content Officer at Postmedia. “These results\nunderscore the strength of our network, the size of our audiences and the\nvalue Postmedia delivers for advertisers and partners looking to reach\nCanadians across the country in a trusted, relevant environment.”\n\nKey highlights from the Vividata Spring 2026 release include:\n\n\n * Postmedia continues to experience strong year-over-year audience growth across\nthe network, with gains of 300,000 daily readers and 500,000 weekly readers\ncompared to Spring 2025.\n\n * Postmedia holds the #1 digital news audience in the Toronto Census\nMetropolitan Area, reaching 539,000 adults on an average weekday and 1.4\nmillion weekly.\n\n * National Post ranks #2 among individual Canadian news brands, reaching 1.8\nmillion readers on an average weekday and 5.9 million weekly.\n\nTogether, these results reflect Postmedia’s ongoing evolution as a truly\nCanadian media company, with the reach, local presence and editorial\ncommitment to help inform Canadians, connect communities and aspire to a more\nambitious and prosperous future for our country.\n\nAbout Postmedia Network Inc.\n\nPostmedia Network Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Postmedia Network Canada\nCorp. (TSX:PNC.A, PNC.B), is a Canadian newsmedia company representing more\nthan 110 brands across multiple print, online, and mobile platforms.\nAward-winning journalists and innovative product development teams bring\nengaging content to millions of people every week whenever and wherever they\nwant it. This exceptional content, reach and scope offers advertisers and\nmarketers compelling solutions to effectively reach target audiences. Our\nexpertise in home delivery and expanding distribution network powers Postmedia\nParcel Services. For more information visit: www.postmedia.com\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.postmedia.com&esheet=54545374&newsitemid=20260601310392&lan=en-US&anchor=www.postmedia.com&index=1&md5=941418cc2ac1541f061174ab9d2ba843)\n, www.postmediasolutions.com\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.postmediasolutions.com&esheet=54545374&newsitemid=20260601310392&lan=en-US&anchor=www.postmediasolutions.com&index=2&md5=5406b1cdb5f1b9911afe1bc6f3b67a3f)\n, and www.postmediaparcelservices.com\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.postmediaparcelservices.com&esheet=54545374&newsitemid=20260601310392&lan=en-US&anchor=www.postmediaparcelservices.com&index=3&md5=1033f7086bb007aa0516f20cdf9046af)\n.\n\n\n\nView source version on businesswire.com:\nhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260601310392/en/\n(https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260601310392/en/)\n\nFor more information:\n\n\n\nMedia Contact \n\nCommunications\n\ninquiries@postmedia.com (mailto:inquiries@postmedia.com)\n\n\nCopyright Business Wire 2026","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nBw7DDgs3a","title":"Postmedia Holds Largest Audience Among Canadian News Publishers in Spring 2026 Vividata Results","author":"Business Wire","ticker":"PNCA","created":"2026-06-01T14:00:00.776Z","tickers":["PNCA"],"exchange":"TSX","article_body":"Postmedia Holds Largest Audience Among Canadian News Publishers in Spring 2026\nVividata Results\n\nPostmedia Network Inc. (“Postmedia”) continues to deliver unmatched scale\namong Canadian news publishers, with the largest audience reach of 4.4 million\nCanadians on an average weekday and 10.4 million weekly, according to\nVividata’s 2026 Study of the Canadian Consumer.\n\n“Postmedia’s national and local brands continue to play an important role\nin connecting Canadians with the trusted journalism and information they rely\non,” said Duncan Clark, Chief Content Officer at Postmedia. “These results\nunderscore the strength of our network, the size of our audiences and the\nvalue Postmedia delivers for advertisers and partners looking to reach\nCanadians across the country in a trusted, relevant environment.”\n\nKey highlights from the Vividata Spring 2026 release include:\n\n\n * Postmedia continues to experience strong year-over-year audience growth across\nthe network, with gains of 300,000 daily readers and 500,000 weekly readers\ncompared to Spring 2025.\n\n * Postmedia holds the #1 digital news audience in the Toronto Census\nMetropolitan Area, reaching 539,000 adults on an average weekday and 1.4\nmillion weekly.\n\n * National Post ranks #2 among individual Canadian news brands, reaching 1.8\nmillion readers on an average weekday and 5.9 million weekly.\n\nTogether, these results reflect Postmedia’s ongoing evolution as a truly\nCanadian media company, with the reach, local presence and editorial\ncommitment to help inform Canadians, connect communities and aspire to a more\nambitious and prosperous future for our country.\n\nAbout Postmedia Network Inc.\n\nPostmedia Network Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Postmedia Network Canada\nCorp. (TSX:PNC.A, PNC.B), is a Canadian newsmedia company representing more\nthan 110 brands across multiple print, online, and mobile platforms.\nAward-winning journalists and innovative product development teams bring\nengaging content to millions of people every week whenever and wherever they\nwant it. This exceptional content, reach and scope offers advertisers and\nmarketers compelling solutions to effectively reach target audiences. Our\nexpertise in home delivery and expanding distribution network powers Postmedia\nParcel Services. For more information visit: www.postmedia.com\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.postmedia.com&esheet=54545374&newsitemid=20260601310392&lan=en-US&anchor=www.postmedia.com&index=1&md5=941418cc2ac1541f061174ab9d2ba843)\n, www.postmediasolutions.com\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.postmediasolutions.com&esheet=54545374&newsitemid=20260601310392&lan=en-US&anchor=www.postmediasolutions.com&index=2&md5=5406b1cdb5f1b9911afe1bc6f3b67a3f)\n, and www.postmediaparcelservices.com\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.postmediaparcelservices.com&esheet=54545374&newsitemid=20260601310392&lan=en-US&anchor=www.postmediaparcelservices.com&index=3&md5=1033f7086bb007aa0516f20cdf9046af)\n.\n\n\n\nView source version on businesswire.com:\nhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260601310392/en/\n(https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260601310392/en/)\n\nFor more information:\n\n\n\nMedia Contact \n\nCommunications\n\ninquiries@postmedia.com (mailto:inquiries@postmedia.com)\n\n\nCopyright Business Wire 2026"},"type":"article","timestamp":"2026-06-01T14:00:00.993529596Z","server_sent_at_ms":1780322400993},"received_at":"2026-06-01T14:00:01.144Z","source_url":"https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260601310392/en/"},"analysis":{"id":"40387","press_release_id":"50955","analysis_json":{"industry":{"label":"Media","sector":"Communication Services"},"redFlags":[],"eventType":"operations_update","narrative":"Postmedia reported the largest audience among Canadian news publishers in the Spring 2026 Vividata study, with 4.4 million average weekday readers and 10.4 million weekly.\n\nThe network added 300,000 daily and 500,000 weekly readers year-over-year, maintaining its #1 digital news audience position in the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area.\n\nThe National Post brand ranked #2 among individual Canadian news brands, reaching 1.8 million readers on an average weekday.","sentiment":"bullish","agentHooks":{"shouldPost":false,"suggestedAngle":"Postmedia confirms audience leadership in Canada with modest YoY growth; positive for ad sales narrative but low immediate market impact."},"keyFigures":{"customDimensions":{"weekly_reach":10400000,"avg_weekday_reach":4400000,"toronto_weekly_reach":1400000,"toronto_weekday_reach":539000,"daily_reader_growth_yoy":300000,"weekly_reader_growth_yoy":500000,"national_post_weekly_reach":5900000,"national_post_weekday_reach":1800000}},"quotedText":"These results underscore the strength of our network, the size of our audiences and the value Postmedia delivers for advertisers and partners looking to reach Canadians across the country in a trusted, relevant environment.","namedEntities":{"people":[{"name":"Duncan Clark","role":"Chief Content Officer"}],"products":["National Post"],"companies":[{"name":"Postmedia Network Inc.","ticker":"PNCA","relationship":"filer"},{"name":"Postmedia Network Canada Corp.","ticker":"PNC.A","relationship":"parent"},{"name":"Vividata","relationship":"research firm"}],"dollarAmounts":[]},"materialImpact":{"score":2,"reasoning":"Routine third-party audience measurement update confirming market leadership and modest YoY growth. 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