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How digital transformation was killing me softly (and why it was worth it)

Author: Slawek Blich Case study was originally published in Media Finance Monitor. Visuals in the case study were created by Ewa Stańczak. Peter’s Note: We worked with Slawek and his team on digital product development this year as part of a program by the Thomson Media. It was quite the ride, so after a successful launch, I asked him if he was interested in

Supporting Media Leadership: Key Insights from the Executive Learning Series

Navigating Strategy, Ethics, and Innovation in the evolving European media landscape The Executive Learning Series, a distinctive programme implemented by Thomson, has successfully concluded. Aimed at empowering media leaders across Europe, this unique initiative brought together 25 media professionals from 13 different countries, conducting sessions in three cities—Warsaw, Skopje, and Belgrade. Through a carefully curated series of workshops, participants learned to anticipate future trends,

Samizdat: Fanzine from Yugoslavia Until Present Days

From Samizdat to Crnoslovlje: The Enduring Spirit of Fanzines The original story was published here. ‘Nothing is more intolerable than freedom,’ wrote James Baldwin, among other things because freedom abolishes comfort, brings loneliness. It doesn’t include a budget, a hot meal, or a monthly transportation pass, and demands complete responsibility – “A free person is entirely responsible for everything they do or don’t do.”

Call opens for EU Award for Investigative Journalism 2024

Journalists from the Western Balkans and Türkiye are invited to submit their investigative stories published during the previous calendar year The EU Award for Investigative Journalism 2024 is now open for submissions, continuing its tradition of honouring outstanding investigative reporting from the Western Balkans and Türkiye. In addition to the national awards, the organisers will choose the best regional investigative stories for the second

Rezart Sallja, a collector from the village of Shalësi i Cërrikut, who has been gathering pieces of history for years

The original story was published here. Private collections are a phenomenon that has been particularly prevalent in recent years, and they play a special role in preserving and transmitting the values, culture, and history of a country. Rezart is one of the collectors of old items. He lives in the village of Shala e Cerrikut, and alongside his job, he has established a museum.

Muamer Abedin: A Musical Tale from Veles

Disclaimer: The story was originally published here. The Veles Chalgiya, a special genre of Macedonian folk music, the sounds of which the Turkish sultan once enjoyed, has been a symbol of the town Veles for more than a century. The citizens of this city cannot imagine themselves without the Chalgiya or without the “Raspeani Veleshani” ensemble, which is celebrating its 53rd anniversary this year.

World Press Freedom Day: A Parallel Perspective on Western Balkans and Central Europe

Lorin Kadiu and Veronika Munk on challenges, steps to improvement and more For over three decades, since the recommendation adopted at the 26th General Assembly of UNESCO in 1991, the world has been observing World Press Freedom Day every 3 May. In a rapidly evolving global landscape, the media serves as a vital source of information and a fundamental mechanism for accountability, yet it

Ana Miloš – occupation or  “a perfect literary crime”

Disclaimer: The story was originally published here. In the long history of human existence, the kaleidoscope of professions was continuously changing, reflecting the dynamic nature of our society. From ancient times to the modern era, the number and form of jobs and occupations has undergone a fascinating metamorphosis, influenced by countless factors such as cultural changes, technological advances and economic trends. Diving into the

K2.0 Becomes the First Independent Media From Kosovo To Launch A Membership Model 

Kosovo 2.0 is an independent media organisation established in 2010 as Kosovo’s very first blogging platform. Over the years, K2.0 transitioned to an online magazine model, expanded and established itself as a critical and credible journalistic voice in the country and beyond. K2.0 is committed to explanatory, contextual and narrative journalism, where telling stories inspires debate, understanding and change. This March, a year after

Mass protests in Hungary are not enough, media shows its crucial role

Thousands protested in Budapest in mid-February following a child abuse scandal that caused the resignation of President Katalin Novák. The story, first published by 444.hu, revealed that she had issued a presidential pardon to a man who helped cover up a sex abuse case in an orphanage. After public pressure, Novák resigned, along with the Fidesz MP Judit Varga, the former minister of justice.

Grant Scheme for Media Professionals in the Western Balkans: Validate Your Business Idea

Aiming to support quality, engaging and innovative content production, local and regional collaboration, professional development, internships, networking, mobility, and validation of business ideas, the Western Balkans Media for Change project announces the grant-funding scheme for individuals, media outlets, associations and other organisations from the Western Balkans. One of the six areas that the scheme supports is the Priority area 1: Validation of a business

Slovak outlet Denník N has 70,000 paid subscribers. Here are seven lessons from their journey

In 2014, a group of journalists and editors at Slovakia’s largest news organisation, SME, faced a dilemma. Its takeover by Penta investment group sparked a mass exodus. Forty journalists embarked on a bold venture: founding Denník N. Their mission was clear – to preserve journalistic integrity and be a trustworthy news source for Slovaks. Readers supported the idea from the very beginning by joining
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