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We Asked for 10,000 New Subscribers in Slovakia. We Got 24,000. Here’s Why It Worked
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Veronika Munk, Director of Innovation and New Markets at Denník N, shares insights into the outlet’s recent, highly successful…
Independent Media at a Crossroads: Surviving Donor Dependency
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Donor dependency, wherein media outlets rely heavily on external grants, has become a major challenge for independent media. While…
Trust Has a Price?! Unravelling the Dynamics Between Trust in the Media and the Willingness to Pay in the Post-Pandemic Scenario
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A 2023 survey conducted in Austria with 1,000 participants investigated the relationship between media trust and consumers’ willingness to…
“There Is a Lack of Skill in Media Management”
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Martin Kotynek, Founding Director of the Media Forward Fund, stresses the need for sustainable business models in journalism to…
Vanishing Lifeline: What Freezing USAID Funds Means for Journalism in Europe
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The sudden freeze on USAID funding has sent shockwaves through independent newsrooms across Europe. With grants halted and uncertainty…
Foundations and editor-led media: Insights from Norway’s approach
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Marit Fagnastøl, Head of Communications at Sparebankstiftelsen DNB explains how in an era of rampant misinformation, Norway’s Amediastiftelsen showcases…
Building Democracy Through Journalism: Lessons From the Czech Republic
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Václav Muchna, Co-Founder and CEO of Y Soft, and Board Member of the Czech Endowment Fund for Independent Journalism,…
Five Developments That Will Influence Media Freedom the Most in 2025
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Media freedom in 2025 will be influenced by a combination of political, economic, technological, and regulatory factors. Key developments…
Taktak Project: Promoting Flexible, Transparent Donations to Journalists
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In March 2024, a consortium of seven media organisations and a media-focused technology provider launched the Taktak project, with…
The Donor Dilemma: Rethinking Support Models for Ukrainian Media’s Future
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Tetiana Gordiienko of the Media Development Foundation offers insights into the challenging task facing Ukrainian media as they navigate…
Empowering Media Sustainability: The Investor’s Role in Strengthening Independent Journalism
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Lot Carlier, Executive Director at V-Ventures, the investment arm of the Netherlands-based Veronica Foundation, emphasises the critical importance of…
Funding Journalism in Authoritarian Environments: Insights Into a Four-Year Support Programme
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By offering financial aid, mentoring, and training, journalism-funding programmes can significantly enhance media sustainability, despite ongoing challenges such as…
Engagement as Revenue in Journalism: Turning Community, Comments, and Access Into Economic Viability
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Defector, a for-profit, employee-owned news organisation, has successfully balanced its economic viability with its journalistic values—an achievement many news…
Prague Civil Society Centre: There Is No Civil Society Without Media
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George Leech, Director of Outreach and Communications at the Prague Civil Society Centre, emphasises the importance of providing institutional…
Inside IFPIM’s Strategy to Protect Independent Journalism
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Pierrick Judeaux, Director of Portfolio and EU representative at the International Fund for Public Interest Media (IFPIM), explains the…
The European Media and Information Fund and Its Role in Combating Disinformation
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Joanna Krawczyk, Member of the Management Committee at the European Media and Information Fund (EMIF), talks about the importance…
News You Can Refuse: If News Is Important, Why Aren’t More People Willing to Pay for It?
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In this study, published in Journalism, the authors explore the difficulties that news organisations encounter in generating revenue, especially…
Long-Term Commitment to Independent Journalism: Insights from the Rockefeller Brothers Fund
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Mia Vukojević, Program Director for the Western Balkans at the Rockefeller Brothers Fund, emphasises the crucial role of supporting…
Accelerating Action on Just Transition: Laudes Foundation’s Journey Into Funding Journalism
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Despite an abundance of narratives pushing for green and just transitions, many fail to engage those capable of instigating…
The Vital Connection: How Journalism Strengthens the Impact of Philanthropy
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In a world where the pillars of democracy face unprecedented challenges, the relationship between philanthropy and journalism is mutually…
Local Journalism and Its Audience
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The landscape of local journalism is undergoing a critical transformation marked by dwindling revenues, job cuts, and closures, primarily…
Civitates: Core Funding for Sustainable Journalism
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Recognising the challenges faced by news media, Civitates offers core funding with flexibility for two years in an attempt…
USAID’s Media Development Work: Success Stories and Lessons Learned
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Over the course of three decades, USAID has distributed funds in more than 40 countries. It spent US $130…
Unlocking the Power of Purpose: Why the Gates Foundation Supports Mission-Driven Organisations
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Miguel Castro, head of Global Media Partnerships at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, shares his thoughts about partnering…
A New Breed of Capital Providers Needed: What the First Two Years of Pluralis Taught Us
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Patrice Schneider, the Chief Strategy Officer of the Media Development Investment Fund (MDIF), shares the lessons learned in the…
Philanthropy for Ukraine – Supporting journalism in conflict
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Philanthropic support for media and journalism has been growing in recent years and is seen as a way to…
Why philanthropy is crucial for independent journalism
Journalism Funders Forum
A reflection on the Journalism Funders Forum’s in-person event, 16 February, BrusselsBy Are We Europe On 16 February, Philea…