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Applications open for Business Innovation Synergizer: Grants of up to €30,000 for media organisations

Media Innovation Europe 3.0 has opened applications for the Business Innovation Synergizer, a programme supporting established media organisations in turning validated business ideas into sustainable products, services and revenue models. The application deadline is 20 September 2026 at 23:59 CET. The Business Innovation Synergizer, or BIS, is designed for professional media organisations that have already developed or validated a business idea, plan or strategy

AI adoption for newsrooms: Where to start and how to do it right

Save time and strengthen editorial impact: A step-by-step roadmap for journalists to explore AI tools Let’s be honest, the hesitation around AI often isn’t about the tools. It’s about what those tools seem to threaten.  I often talk to colleagues about the moment they first started using AI, not just out of curiosity, but when they consciously gave it a real chance. One colleague

Join the Innovation Hub: Fully funded opportunity for Western Balkans journalists and content creators

Two day on-site workshop to develop impactful storytelling and digital solutions on sustainability and accountability Are you a journalism student, a young or mid-career journalist, or a content creator from the Western Balkans eager to shape the future of media? Do you want to play a pivotal role in covering the region’s green transition, shedding light on renewable energy, energy efficiency, and circular economy

Calling Western Balkans journalists: Apply for a fully funded AI workshop in Podgorica

Thomson Media invites young and mid-career journalists to explore the practical use of AI in journalism at a hands-on workshop Thomson Media has announced an open call for young and mid-career journalists from the Western Balkans to participate in an exclusive onsite workshop focused on the practical use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in journalism. The two-day workshop will take place on 17–18 May 2025

Defending the truth: The challenges of modern fact-checking

How AI, political pressure, and tech shifts threaten information integrity Fact-checkers are regrouping to respond to challenging new circumstances, but it is not just our fight. The line we are holding is to defend the very idea that facts are building blocks of a shared reality, determined by evidence, not proclaimed by dictators or fabricated by artificial intelligence. The outcome should concern us all.  

Rethinking revenue: New paths to profitability for digital media in 2025

How media outlets can thrive by moving beyond ads and embracing new business models When media first moved online in the early days of the internet, someone decided content should be free, and in exchange for that media will get banner ads, and that will make the revenue of the digital media outlet.  While this worked initially, many media outlets have remained stuck in

Beyond traditional funding: Can independent media be sustainable? 

Strategies for building resilient media businesses in a changing landscape When you start working in the media, money is rarely the first thing on your mind. At least, that was the case for me. My first job was in the early morning shift of a television newsroom, juggling journalism with my economics studies at university. I was there for the thrill—the chance to chase

Shape the future of green transition reporting: Open call for the Innovation Hub

Empowering young journalists to lead the Green Transition through innovation and storytelling Are you ready to revolutionise how the green transition is covered in your country? If you’re a journalism student, young or mid-career journalist, or a content creator from the Western Balkans or Central Eastern Europe, the Innovation Hub is your chance to collaborate, innovate, and make an impact. Event will be held

Monetizing your newsletter: 7 proven tactics to turn subscribers into revenue

From paid subscriptions to sponsorships: Unlock the full financial potential of your newsletter Last September I wrote an article titled “Stop chasing social media and master your newsletter instead: Essential tips for media growth” in which I argued, rather strongly, that every media outlet should focus on building newsletters instead of worrying about their social media. On social media, you don’t own the algorithm

Mastering Reels & Shorts: Learn how to create engaging, high-impact short videos

From idea to impact: Strategies for maximum success YouTube Shorts and Instagram/Facebook Reels have revolutionised short-form content, becoming essential tools for creators. These platforms democratise content creation, enabling users to share relatable, snackable videos while offering robust monetisation opportunities. Their algorithms amplify reach, making them powerful for building audiences, boosting brand visibility, and fostering global connections. Whether it’s viral trends or personal storytelling, Shorts

Validation Booster: Call for journalists to test and validate media business ideas advancing the green transition

A six-month acceleration programme supporting journalists and content creators in the Western Balkans to validate their media business ideas Are you a media professional, journalist, or content creator with an innovative idea for the green transition? The Validation Booster Programme is your chance to test, refine, and validate new media concepts that can drive impactful change. What is the Validation Booster? The Validation Booster

Validation Booster: Empowering media innovators  

Driving media innovation: How the Validation Booster helps creators validate and grow their ideas The Validation Booster is a six-month acceleration programme designed to help media organisations, initiatives, and individual content creators validate and refine their business ideas. Through funding opportunities, mentorship, peer-to-peer learning, and hands-on training, the programme has built a strong foundation for innovation across the Western Balkans and wider Europe.   The
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