Online publication Today, first launched as a free newspaper in 2000, will be merged with CNA come Oct 1, becoming a long-form weekend magazine.
The move was announced on Aug 28, with Mediacorp, the publisher of Today, saying in a statement: "This merger will allow the best of Today - its high-quality original journalism to be served via CNA's digital platform to the significantly larger CNA audience both in Singapore and overseas." In a note seen by The Straits Times, Mediacorp editor-in-chief Walter Fernandez said all staff will be offered roles in CNA, either as part of the team working on the new weekend digital magazine or strengthening other teams, which best fit their skill sets.
"This move... will also help to grow CNA's already significant digital traffic and further deepen its engagement, particularly on weekends," Mr Fernandez said.
In a separate note, Mediacorp chief executive officer Tham Loke Kheng said the merger will not result in any staff cuts.
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