This blog post looks at the business models used by local media outlets in the EU obtained with the data collection carried out during the Local Media For Democracy Project. Read More …
On 14-16 March 2024, the first edition of Voices, the European Festival of Journalism and Media Literacy gathered 1300 people in Florence. Read More …
New study indicates the fragile situation for local media across the EU, and signals the existence or potential emergence of ‘news deserts’. Read More …
Journalism, especially at the local level, serves as a vital force for social impact due to its proximity to the issues it covers. This blog explores best practices among local media outlets in fulfilling their social impact goals. Read More …
The Local Media for Democracy project grants funds to 25 small media outlets and freelance journalist groups to help them mitigate news deserts. Read More …
This blog post explores how news organizations, especially local and community media outlets, are making efforts to engage audiences in the harsh competition of the attention economy. Read More …
The latest CMPF study on local and community media in Europe examines the types of subnational media and shows local journalists face tougher work conditions. Read More …
In theory, local, regional and community media could leverage social media to reach new audiences — especially young people as well as underserved and disillusioned communities — and explore new ways to engage with them. The reality, however, is far more challenging.
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The LocalMedia4Democracy project is funding 17 small local media outlets who aim to serve the public interest in localities where access to information has significantly decreased. Read More …
The preliminary report “News deserts in Europe: assessing risks for local and community media in the 27 EU Member States” features a literature review and methodological definition of “news deserts” in the European context. Read More …
