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Rethinking “Sustainability” for Local News

Rethinking “Sustainability” for Local News

Journalism Funders Forum
29 May 2025
In an article published in Journalism Studies, Alison McAdam outlines a multidimensional approach to sustainability that expands the primary…
How IJ4EU Turns Public and Philanthropic Funds into Impactful Journalism

How IJ4EU Turns Public and Philanthropic Funds into Impactful Journalism

Journalism Funders Forum
29 May 2025
Combining EU and philanthropic funding, the Investigative Journalism for Europe (IJ4EU) fund has become a model for supporting cross-border…
The Opportunities and Pitfalls of Using TikTok for News

The Opportunities and Pitfalls of Using TikTok for News

Journalism Funders Forum
27 May 2025
TikTok has been rapidly emerging as a major news source, particularly for younger audiences. Its preference for relatable, personality-driven…
Holding Power to Account: Why the Oak Foundation Supports Independent Journalism

Holding Power to Account: Why the Oak Foundation Supports Independent Journalism

Journalism Funders Forum
27 May 2025
Adrian Arena, Director of the International Human Rights Programme at the Oak Foundation, highlights the importance of a healthy…

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