Black Press Media
Janet Gairdner is an experienced media professional with a strong background in publishing and sales management. Currently serving as Associate Group Publisher at Black Press Media since May 2021, Janet also holds the position of Publisher for Saanich News & Oak Bay News since April 2019 and for Saanich News since July 2018. Previously, Janet was Publisher for Oak Bay News & Tweed Magazine from July 2015 to July 2018 and served as Advertising Director at Boulevard Magazine & Monday Magazine from September 2014 to July 2015. Janet's career at Black Press began as Sales Manager for Greater Victoria from April 2012 to September 2014, followed by Sales Manager and Advertising Consultant roles at Monday Magazine and Oak Bay News, respectively. Additionally, Janet worked as an Account Executive at A Channel - CTVglobemedia from September 2005 to September 2009 and as Account Manager at Copeland Communications from May 2000 to September 2005. Educational qualifications include a Professional Sales Development program from Noll & Associates Management Services and a Communications & Advertising Accredited Professional diploma from the ICA - Institute of Communication Agencies.
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Black Press Media
The largest independent media company in Canada with highly engaged media platforms in British Columbia, Central Alberta, Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon. In addition to Canadian operations Black Press Media has publishing operations in Washington, Alaska and Hawaii. British Columbia is comprised of four major geographic regions, BC North, BC South, Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland, Black Press Media serves small communities like Barriere and Sooke, as well as British Columbia's major urban centres, Victoria and Surrey. Its media operations are widely read in some of the fastest-growing communities in Canada, like Kelowna, Nanaimo and Abbotsford. Black Press Media is home to some of the oldest, most trusted newspapers in Western Canada, like the Chilliwack Progress, founded in 1891, and the Ashcroft Journal, which first published in 1895. Market by market these are the leading newspapers in their respective communities. Our suburban and urban print and online operations provide our audience with a superior blend of localized news coverage that is recognized with numerous editorial awards every year. We invest in relevant, high quality journalism that affects the lives of our readers and the communities we serve. This commitment is complemented by award winning photography and advanced marketing. Black Press Media Community and Daily Newspapers are all the places that you want to be.