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Where is Sara: Uncovering a missing child amid bureaucracy and silence

An award-winning investigation from Bosnia and Herzegovina exposes institutional failures, emotional struggles, and a journalists’ relentless pursuit of answers When the story of a missing newborn first reached the Center for Investigative Journalism (CIN) in BiH, journalists Jelena Jevtić and Mubarek Asani did not realise the emotional and institutional challenges that lay ahead. Their award-winning documentary Where is Sara exposes the disappearance of baby

Albania: Diaspora is keen to support local media

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Albanian diaspora is keen to follow and support Albanian-based media. Support is based upon the content quality and proven professionalism, while personal attachment to media and its mission is the lowest preferred one. Preferred modalities of support include membership and subscription. These are some of significant results of the study conducted within the Media for All project from July to September 2021. “Our aim

From journalist mindset to business mindset (without breaking the code of conduct)

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There is one thing inherent to many professions: from doctors and lawyers, to journalists and different kinds of engineers. Most of them end up working in organizations run by people of the same profession. Most doctors end up working in hospitals run by doctors. Lawyers are to be found in legal help organizations or legal offices run by another lawyer. Engineers typically work in

Kosovo, RTV Besa: Bringing flavour of diversity to Prizren

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Prizren-based media, RTV Besa, decided to reflect the multiculturalism and language diversity of this city by introducing TV shows in Bosnian and Turkish language. Additionally, through their business plan, RTV Besa intended to provide translation of Municipal Sessions for these two minority communities in their mother languages. “Besides the purpose of keeping informed and engaging the Bosnian and Turkish communities in decision making processes

Future on wheels

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For decades, the media in our region, struggling to survive, have been divided into those that “find their way” and those who “struggle to make it”. Those who are affiliated with parties in power are usually able to “find their way”, and those who are not – “are struggling to make it”. When the government changes, and that doesn’t happen very often, the roles

Montenegro, TV Teuta: In line with modern multiplatform journalism

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Thanks to the holistic and multiplatform approach RTV Teuta from Ulcinj, marks constant audience increase on their digital platforms. “All statistical data shows significant increase in the visibility, viewership, and audience engagement on all digital channels,” the executive director of TV Teuta, Ilmira Lika, said.   Data shows that in the past six months, since the start of the project, they have had 1500 new

Rethinking sustainability strategies for small independent media in the Western Balkans

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In the region of the Western Balkans, donors and international implementing agencies have played a crucial role in supporting the development of independent media – media that are free from government, business, or political influences over their editorial decisions. These are mostly small classic media outlets, such as local or regional radio and TV stations, but also various thematically specialized web-only outlets that might

Serbia, Családi Kör: Bigger circulation through discount coupons

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Hungarian language weekly Családi Kör registers constant circulation growth due to the implementation of the business idea – multi-page discount coupon supplement. Namely, every three months they will issue a coupon supplement with the weekly. The first coupon supplement was published in early August and it contained 60 coupons on eight pages. This action should result in an increase of paid circulation, engagement of

Social media versus Local media in Kosovo and their impact

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Three decades since the start of the post-socialism period in the Western Balkan region, freedom of expression and access to information remains one of the most discussed issues due to its impact, intensity, socio-economic consequences and evolving nature. The importance of having a comprehensive access to technology by the local media fills a critical knowledge gap and offers the necessary evidence to citizens including

Albania, RTSH Gjirokastra: Increased visibility through documentary series

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The local public broadcaster from Gjirokastra, a small and picturesque town in the south of Albania, increased its impact and potential for monetization by offering new and fresh program schemes. Namely, as a part of the Media for All project, RTSH Gjirokastra produces documentaries on socio-economic and cultural development of the region of Gjirokastra. So far, they have produced 4 out of 10 planned

Bosnia and Herzegovina, Radio ZOS: Pillar of the local community

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Radio ZOS from the small town of Tešanj is a perfect example of a media outlet heavily connected with the local community. This female-led radio and news portal successfully implements their business idea – establishment of a marketing agency. The purpose of the agency is to serve as an intermediary between local companies and big advertising agencies, but also will offer internet marketing services,
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