News

Journalism in Georgia: Under Pressure

News is a much-sought product in Georgia, but its production is not a lucrative business. Independent journalism struggles in a highly politicized media industry where politicians and wealthy families call the shots.

Robots and Quizzes: Engaging the Audience During a Pandemic

Media outlets have been ramping up their coverage on the pandemic, but as competition for eyeballs is constantly on the rise, they also need new ways to reach out to their audience.

Szakács on the Business of Misinformation

Misinformation is not always ideologically motivated. On the contrary, most fake news websites serve primarily to make money, our Fellow, Judit Szakács writes in her article published by Eurozine.

Reaching the Audience in the Time of COVID-19

From newsletters to podcasts and TikTok, media outlets are looking at new ways to reach their audience with virus-related coverage.

Big Grants and Microloans: Fighting the Economic Impact of COVID-19 on the Media

The crisis caused by the pandemic hit an already struggling media market. Innovative ways of securing funding are needed to keep outlets afloat.