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“There Is a Lack of Skill in Media Management”
Journalism Funders Forum
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
Journalism Funders Forum
The sudden freeze on USAID funding has sent shockwaves through independent newsrooms across Europe. With grants halted and uncertainty…
From News Deserts to News Resilience
Journalism Funders Forum
Local journalism faces significant challenges around the world, resulting in the decline of newspapers in various regions, often referred…
Four Scenarios for Journalism Education in 2030
Journalism Funders Forum
In response to the changing media environment, journalism programmes are increasingly emphasising the importance of skills such as adaptability,…
What’s a News Media Brand Worth? Investigating the Effect of Cognitive Brand Representations on Recipients’ Quality Assessment of News Articles
Journalism Funders Forum
The quality of news articles is assessed not only by their content but also by the media brand which…
The Post-Illiberal Hangover: How to Restore Media Pluralism in Poland
Journalism Funders Forum
While the new moderate government in Poland has taken steps to restore media pluralism and increase media freedom, experts…
How Cities Are Saving Local Journalism From Collapse
Journalism Funders Forum
With local journalism in crisis, more and more cities are beginning to recognise the vital role of local news…
Accelerating Action on Just Transition: Laudes Foundation’s Journey Into Funding Journalism
Journalism Funders Forum
Despite an abundance of narratives pushing for green and just transitions, many fail to engage those capable of instigating…
How Google News Initiative Influences Technological Innovation in the Media in Africa and the Middle East
Journalism Funders Forum
Launched in 2018, the Google News Initiative (GNI) aimed to strengthen journalism through collaboration with news institutions through financial…
How To Make Life Better For Journalists (And Also For Democracy)
Journalism Funders Forum
Robert Brestan, Editor-in-Chief of HlidaciPes.org explains why independent news organisations need donor funding, and shares insights about how grantees…
Journalift: The Enduring Legacy of A Media Development Programme
Journalism Funders Forum
The platform Journalift, the first to offer media development support in local languages in the Western Balkans, was launched…
USAID’s Media Development Work: Success Stories and Lessons Learned
Journalism Funders Forum
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
Journalism Funders Forum
Miguel Castro, head of Global Media Partnerships at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, shares his thoughts about partnering…
Philanthropy for Ukraine – Supporting journalism in conflict
Journalism Funders Forum
Philanthropic support for media and journalism has been growing in recent years and is seen as a way to…