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Who Finances India’s Journalism?

June 10, 2020

Commercial advertisers are the largest players in terms of funding spent in the media in India, but the state has also a significant role, financing the country’s public service broadcaster, shelling out public advertising money to commercial media and holding a monopoly over the news radio market.

Journalism Thrives in Slovakia Despite Growing Oligarchic Control

May 28, 2020

Slovaks have access to a plethora of news platforms, but many of them are in the hands of powerful financial corporations, closely linked with political groups. Nevertheless, swelling demand for accurate, quality information boosts the country’s independent journalism.

How Misinformation Became a Profitable Business in Eastern Europe

May 26, 2020

In several eastern European countries, misinformation is a lucrative business, reliant on advertising revenue, and pulling in cash from a variety of other sources including government subsidies, crowdfunding, tax designations, donations and sales of merchandise.

How to Measure Impact in Media Development?

April 21, 2020

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Evaluations should be used to adjust media development strategies, with a stronger focus on sustainability and efficiency that measure long-term impact, according to a new study from the Center for Media, Data and Society (CMDS).