Journalism Funders Forum

Next week, our director @mariusdrag will discuss MJRC’s funding program supporting media outlets & journalists in captured markets. 🎙️ Organized by @JFF_Europe & @Philea_eu. Stay tuned for details on how we're boosting independent journalism! #MediaFreedom

Traditionally, journalism’s financial model has seen organisations generate revenue by selling content & the public’s attention. With the rise of the internet this model has faced significant disruptions & a proposed solution has been audience engagement. bit.ly/3Nk0QWm

How cities are trying to save local journalism, a new piece produced by @MedJournResCen @nrobert for @JFF_Europe at @philea_eu

With local journalism in crisis, more cities are recognising its role in building informed communities & a number of new initiatives reflect a growing commitment to sustaining local journalism. Read "How Cities Are Saving Local Journalism From Collapse" bit.ly/3N3Jtca

The latest issue of the @JFF_Europe newsletter, produced by us at @MedJournResCen, is available now. 🧑‍💻Read it here: 🔗mailchi.mp/journalismfund… 📩Subscribe: 🔗tinyurl.com/3nf38p95

The September issue of our newsletter is out! Covering: - funding journalism in authoritarian environments - monetising engagement - two interviews - upcoming events & more! Check it out here bit.ly/4egdz8E Or sign up for the next edition! bit.ly/4gu6T8f

Lessons learned from a four-year programme by the @MedJournResCen highlight the need for long-term support for independent journalism in authoritarian environments, despite ongoing challenges such as government pressure and revenue limitations. bit.ly/4gypLmv

Reaching young people has become a priority for public service media & many organisations are relying on social media. New research explores how journalists produce news for Snapchat & examines the implications for dissemination & audience reach. bit.ly/4cUFA4M

"We believe that there cannot be true democracy without strong independent media." We spoke with @miavu, @RockBrosFund, on the crucial role of supporting independent media in fostering democracy and on funding investigative journalism in the Balkans. bit.ly/3y4u6wwW

"What is really needed in funds like ours is adaptability in responding to this fast-evolving nature of disinformation." We spoke with Joanna Krawczyk @EMIF_Fund on the importance of supporting fact-checking & media literacy to combat disinformation. bit.ly/3LRMqvQ

A new @JFF_Europe is out! @nrobert talks with @miavu about support for independent journalism. Details: journalismfundersforum.com/long-term-comm…

In 2023, amidst debates on AI’s cultural & economic impact, the @JournalismProj announced a partnership with @OpenAI. The $10 million donation marked a significant moment where a leading tech company sought to support the industry through philanthropy. bit.ly/3SyOTiN

Journalism plays a vital role in society yet people are hesitant to pay for news & many organisations are struggling as a result. New research investigates this reluctance, the motivation for news consumption & the perception as a public good. bit.ly/46okDNh

⚠️ “There cannot be true democracy without strong independent media,” @miavu (@RockBrosFund) told me in an interview for the @JFF_Europe newsletter. 👉 journalismfundersforum.com/long-term-comm… @MedJournResCen

Responsible AI use, editorial oversight and robust training are crucial to navigating the growing challenges with AI usage in newsrooms. However support from donors is essential for building capacity and fostering innovation in newsrooms. bit.ly/3WxNpYl

How can donors support responsible #AI use in #journalism? ✨ 💡 @damianradcliffe and Willem Lenders shared insights with me for the @JFF_Europe newsletter. journalismfundersforum.com/empowering-new… @MedJournResCen

Reaching young people has become a priority for public service media & many organisations are relying on social media. New research explores how journalists produce news for Snapchat & examines the implications for dissemination & audience reach. bit.ly/4cUFA4M

"These journalists are experts. Trust them. You will be amazed to see what they can achieve." JFF spoke with @miavu, @RockBrosFund on the crucial role of supporting independent media in fostering democracy. Read the full interview here! bit.ly/3y4u6ww

Increasingly, media outlets recognise that communicating the positive outcomes of their work not only boosts trust and loyalty among audiences but also holds potential for revenue growth. Find out more on measuring journalism’s impact here! bit.ly/3K34PFb

Amidst a global rise in news avoidance, an increasing number of journalists and researchers map its implications and underlying causes. A number of strategies are being proposed to re-engage with audiences & reaffirm the value of professional journalism. bit.ly/3V51N9R