Media Advisory - Final days to book tickets to CJF J-Talk featuring Tyler Brûlé

TORONTO, April 22, 2013 /CNW/ - Only a few days are left to book tickets to the CJF J-Talk with Tyler Brûlé, presented by The Canadian Journalism Foundation and Ryerson University's School of Journalism. The event takes place at Ryerson's Rogers Communications Centre in Toronto on April 24.

This journalist-turned-entrepreneur is the chairman of brand and design agency Winkreative and editor-in-chief of Monocle, an ever-expanding global media conglomerate comprising a magazine, video and audio programming via the Internet, a semi-annual newspaper, cafés, and shops both online and on the ground. Join Tyler Brûlé as he talks about Monocle's business model, the state of journalism, and the importance of design.

This is part of the CJF J-Talks series, exploring issues and challenges shaping journalism.

WHERE: Eaton Lecture Theatre (RCC 204), Rogers Communications Centre, 80 Gould St., Ryerson University, Toronto
WHEN: Wednesday, April 24 / Registration: 6:00 p.m.  / Discussion: 6:30 p.m.  / Reception 7:45 p.m.

Student tickets (ID at the door, limited quantity available): Free
General admission: $25

To purchase a ticket, visit http://cjfbrule.eventbrite.ca/#.
#cjfjtalk

About The Canadian Journalism Foundation
Founded in 1990, The Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) is a not-for-profit organization that promotes excellence in journalism by celebrating outstanding journalistic achievement through an annual awards program; by operating journalism websites, J-Source.ca English and ProjetJ (French), in co-operation with the country's leading journalism schools; by organizing events that facilitate dialogue among journalists, business people, government officials, academics and students about the role of the media in Canadian society; and by fostering opportunities for journalism education, training and research.

SOURCE: Canadian Journalism Foundation

Media Contact:
Wendy Kan
Program Manager
The Canadian Journalism Foundation
416-955-0394 x502
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