"With this Policy Manual, we provide guidance for building an information space free from oligopolistic control, resilient to manipulation, and supportive of independent, pluralistic media. This Policy Manual proposes both structural reforms and targeted mitigation measures – focusing on media vis
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ibility, viability, and vigilance. If journalists cannot report safely, if their work is rendered invisible or economically unsustainable, neither the integrity of the public discourse nor media freedom can be protected. Cautious and principled State engagement is needed to ensure that information – as well as the information space – is not captured, neither by private businesses, including platforms and AI giants, nor by the governments of the day. This is a necessary precondition to ensure the media can fulfil its democratic role.
Recognizing the diversity of legal systems and societal contexts across the OSCE, this Policy Manual does not prescribe a ‘one-size-fits-all’ solution. Instead, it offers principled and adaptable guidance, grounded in international human rights standards and OSCE commitments, to support States in designing frameworks that safeguard media pluralism, independence, and public interest over distortion, deception, and division. It aspires to be both a tool and a call to action. It urges States to move from reactive ‘fixes’ towards a proactive, rights-based vision for the future of our information ecosystem – one that restores pluralism and accountability." (Foreword, page 7)
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"Der als Revolution in Orange bezeichnete Widerstand Ende 2004 bot auch die Chance für eine einschneidende Veränderung der staatlichen Strukturen in der Ukraine. Eine Entwicklung hin zu einer demokratischen Gesellschaftsordnung, die mit konsolidierten Demokratien Ostmitteleuropas vergleichbar wär
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e, erscheint möglich. Eine herausragende Rolle bei einem solchen Transformationsprozess spielen die Massenmedien. Ihre Unabhängigkeit stärkt die Bestrebungen nach mehr Demokratie. Doch trotz der Lösung von der Vorherrschaft Russlands ist es der Ukraine bislang nicht gelungen, unabhängige Massenmedien zu etablieren. Systematischen Lenkungsversuche beherrschen nach wie vor die Medienpolitik. Die Massenmedien und der Grad der Pressefreiheit stehen im Mittelpunkt der Fallstudie. Ausgehend von den politischen Ereignissen im Jahr 2004 untersucht die Autorin die Entwicklung der Pressefreiheit vor und nach der Revolution. Sie prüft die Berichterstattung in vier ukrainischen Zeitungen und vergleicht bzw. ergänzt die Ergebnisse mit Aussagen von ukrainischen Journalisten." (Verlagsbeschreibung)
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"This book offers a methodology for the classification and comparison of broadcasting systems, both for positive and normative analyses. It is based on the assumption that the revenue structures of broadcasters determine the incentives for the broadcasters' staffs, and that these incentives in tur
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n determine the broadcasters' program outputs (content, journalistic and artistic style, target audiences etc.) and its private and public effects." (Publisher description)
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"Anhand von 13 Leitfragen führt dieses Open-Access-Lehrbuch in die Medienökonomie ein und stellt wesentliche Konzepte und Perspektiven vor. In den Antworten werden die in den Fragen aufgeworfenen Phänomene und Problemstellungen kontextualisiert und die jeweils involvierten Akteure, Theorien und E
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rklärungen vorgestellt. Die Orientierung an Problemfeldern und Beispielen erleichtert den Zugang zu den zugrunde liegenden theoretischen Konzepten und macht die Medienökonomie als Teilbereich der Publizistik- und Kommunikationswissenschaft greifbar." (Verlagsbeschreibung)
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"Digital monopolies shape ever larger parts of our lives. The platforms are increasingly controlling the public formation of political opinion and at the same time abolishing our free market economy. Digital expert Martin Andree shows in detail how far the hostile takeover of our society by the tech
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giants has already progressed - and how we could reclaim the Internet." (Publisher description)
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"This fully updated third edition analyzes the media industries and their activities from macro to micro levels, using concepts and theories to demonstrate the role the media plays in the economy as a whole. This textbook breaks new ground through its analysis of the rapidly changing and evolving me
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dia economy from two unique perspectives. First, the book explores how media industries function across global, national, household, and individual levels of society. Second, it assesses how key forces such as technology, globalization, regulation, and consumer aspects are constantly evolving and influencing media industries. This new edition incorporates thoroughly updated theory and research as well as expanded case studies that include examples from international markets such as Asia, Europe, and Latin America. It builds on the contributions of the previous edition by providing new references and current data to define and analyze today’s media markets and offers a more expansive assessment of streaming business models as well as the effects of Covid-19 on the media economy." (Publisher description)
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"El concepto de publicidad oficial abarca todo lo relacionado con las comunicaciones de las entidades territoriales. No solo se trata del dinero que gastan para publicar en los medios de comunicación con anuncios de su gestión. Incluye el dinero destinado a vallas, pancartas, volantes o cuñas, ha
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sta la realización de conciertos, festivales y ferias siempre que estas hagan parte de sus estrategias de comunicación. Este canal de comunicación entre los mandatarios y la ciudadanía debería buscar informar a la población, fomentar el pluralismo, promover políticas públicas y el derecho a tener información verificada de la gestión de los gobernantes. Sin embargo, en Colombia está suficientemente demostrado que la mayoría de estos recursos se utilizan de manera arbitraria y se desvían de estos objetivos para convertirlos en una herramienta de autopromoción. El equipo de investigación de la FLIP le puso la lupa al gasto que hicieron las administraciones durante su gestión en el último cuatrienio. La Fundación solicitó información a las gobernaciones y alcaldías de las ciudades capitales del país y varias ciudades intermedias para estimar el monto del gasto de los últimos cuatro años, datos que están acá recogidos. Así mismo, en este periodo, la organización mantuvo el ejercicio de veeduría a entidades de todos los niveles, durante la pandemia de Covid-19 (2020 - 2021) y el periodo de protestas. Hizo informes detallados de cómo fue el comportamiento del Gobierno Nacional y del Ministerio de Defensa. Además, en 2023, publicó investigaciones puntuales sobre ciudades como Bogotá, Barranquilla y Envigado. Por otra parte, realizó talleres con alcaldías y gobernaciones, y entregó herramientas de buenas prácticas a la Procuraduría, sin que hayan sido acogidas con éxito. Este es, entonces, un esfuerzo por recoger las conclusiones del trabajo del equipo de investigación de la FLIP durante el último cuatrienio, un llamado para que este asunto, poco observado por entes de control, se comprenda con la importancia que merece por los efectos que tiene sobre la ciudadanía, el derecho de acceso a la información y la libertad de expresión." (https://flip.org.co)
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"The Media Viability Manifesto (MVM) provides an urgently needed common framework for joint action from the global media development community. Its aim is three-pronged: To foster conceptual clarity, to strengthen strategic collaboration between multiple stakeholders, and to align practical implemen
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tation in the field of Media Viability. The MVM is the culmination of input from 152 individuals from 55 countries and 86 organizations. It paves the way for more systematic exchange and learning, and for more strategic and coordinated action. To solve the multi-faceted journalism crisis, we need to work together." (Page 1)
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"El Manifiesto sobre la Viabilidad de los Medios de comunicación (MVM, por sus siglas en inglés) proporciona un marco común, urgentemente necesario, para la acción conjunta de la comunidad mundial de desarrollo de los medios. Su objetivo es triple: fomentar la claridad conceptual, reforzar la co
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laboración estratégica entre las diferentes partes interesadas y adaptar la implementación práctica en el ámbito de la Viabilidad de los Medios de comunicación. El MVM es la culminación de las aportaciones de 152 personas de 55 países y 86 organizaciones. Prepara el camino para un diálogo y un aprendizaje más sistemáticos, y para una acción más estratégica y coordinada. Para resolver la polifacética crisis del periodismo, tenemos que trabajar juntos." (Página 1)
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"Le Manifeste sur la viabilité des médias (MVM) établit un cadre commun, dont le besoin est urgent, pour une action conjointe de la part de la communauté mondiale du développement des médias. Son objectif est triple : Promouvoir une vision claire, renforcer la collaboration stratégique entre
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les parties prenantes et coordonner la mise en oeuvre pratique dans le domaine de la viabilité des médias. Le MVM est le fruit des contributions de 152 personnes provenant de 55 pays et de 86 organisations. Il offre une opportunité d'échange et d'apprentissage plus systématiques, et promeut une action plus stratégique et mieux coordonnée. Pour surmonter la crise multiforme du journalisme, il est impératif de travailler ensemble." (Page 1)
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"[...] Media Monitors conducted interviews with managers from six news outlets in six countries across Southern Africa. The study revealed that media viability challenges in the region stem from insufficient funding due to declining advertising and audience markets. The shift in audience consumption
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towards digital platforms severely impacted the financial sustainability of media houses. With advertisers following suit and staffing levels dwindling due to limited funding, media convergence and the rise of social media advertising and citizen journalism further threatened the viability of traditional outlets. However, media organizations strategically responded to these threats by diversifying revenue streams and adopting technologies like e-papers and paywalls, albeit with limited success. The human capital base of media houses also faced challenges, with high staff turnover as employees sought opportunities in the corporate world and beyond national borders, leading to gaps in the quality of media training." (Executive Summary, page 7)
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"This article introduces the multidimensional approach to media ownership and control adopted by the Euromedia Ownership Monitor (EurOMo). This monitor emerged as a response to a call of the EU Commission to set up an instrument to improve transparency in media ownership and control. After consideri
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ng the context of the EU media policy, the text outlines the theoretical and methodological choices of the monitor, advocating for an approach that addresses the topic in several dimensions defined as ‘ownership structure’, ‘management’, ‘economic control’, ‘relations’, ‘distribution’ and ‘public policy’. In the final part, it engages in a critical reflection both on the project and on the political goal of increasing media ownership transparency. Drawing on this experience, it is possible to affirm that there are good conditions for transparency of the basic media ownership structure in Europe, but all other dimensions need better regulatory frameworks and corresponding adaptions in the monitoring instrument." (Abstract)
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"Ownership has been a core research theme in parts of media and communication science since its establishment as a distinct research field. In particular, scholars in the field of political economy of the media, media sociology and media industry studies typically pay close attention to the role own
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ership has on various media and communication processes. In this article, we argue, however, that media ownership has been treated largely as a black box ignoring the inner workings and dynamics of it. Filling this void, we reach out to research on ownership from the field of political economy, sociology as well as social andlegal philosophy to discuss two options to conceptually grasp the ‘inner workings of property’. To showcase the importance of this conceptual redefinition, the article discusses the implications of unpacking property in the realm of digital capitalism." (Abstract)
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"This study assesses the current state of empirical research on the role of media ownership on journalistic content. Regardless of the differences in focus and research design, our systematic scoping review of 56 studies shows that media ownership matters. The vast majority of studies show that medi
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a ownership affects journalistic content. A few empirical studies found no systematic influence or significant connection. Regarding the different types of media ownership, research focuses on the private sector, whereas public and civil society media remain at the margins. Similarly, concerning ownership influence, the examined studies focus on the economic and political impacts on media content, whereas public interest orientation and audience alignment remain somewhat understudied." (Abstract)
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