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Fair Use for Nonfiction Authors: Common Scenarios with Guidance from Community Practice

Brianna L. Schofield, Robert Kirk Walker

Authors Alliance (2017), 99 pp.

"Nonfiction authors often use existing materials in their works: A historian excerpts a soldier’s letters to a loved one; an art critic reproduces a telling detail in a painting; a scientist quotes from a well-known article. Readers of nonfiction works expect new writing to reference and incorpora ... more

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Community Radio for Change

Basudev Mahapatra, Biswajit Padhi

Bhubaneswar (IN): ActionAid;Young India (2017), 85 pp.

"ActionAid’s efforts of bring together communities radio stations from different states across the country in the recent National Consultation on Community Radio held at Bhubaneswar was quite useful to discuss the best practices of community radio stations, the challenges they face and the way for ... more

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Inflection Point: Impact, Threats, and Sustainability. A Study of Latin American Digital Media Entrepreneurs
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Janine Warner, Mijal Lastrebner, Dulce Ramos, Jordy Meléndez, Ernesto Aroche, Mauricio Jaramillo, Sérgio Lüdtke, María Eugenia Álvarez et al.

SembraMedia;Omidyar Network (2017), 68 pp.

"The main finding of this study is that digital media entrepreneurs are deeply transforming the way that journalism is conducted and consumed in Latin America. They are not just producing news — they are generators of change, promoting better laws, defending human rights, exposing corruption, and ... fighting abuses of power. They are driven to produce independent news in countries that are highly politically polarized — and some of them are paying a high price for it [...] Nearly half the journalists interviewed for this study reported threats and physical attacks in response to their coverage. More than 20% of the founders and directors we interviewed admitted that they avoided covering certain topics, people, and institutions because of threats and intimidation. Others face punitive lawsuits, cyber-attacks, never-ending audits, and the loss of advertising revenues in retaliation for their coverage. Digital natives in Latin America have an even more important role to play than their counterparts in the over-saturated media markets of the developed world. News ownership is highly concentrated in these countries, and government advertising is frequently used to reward compliant media outlets. Even in the face of these legal, financial, and physical threats, entrepreneurial journalists are building sustainable businesses around quality journalism. The advent of social media and easy-to-use web design tools has made it possible to launch a digital media venture almost entirely on sweat equity. More than 70% of the ventures in this study started with less than $10,000, and more than 10% of those now bring in at least a half million dollars a year in revenues. After analyzing data on traffic, finances, revenue sources, staffing, and years in business, we identified four distinct tiers of business development. Diversified revenue was key to success, especially in the mid tiers, and we found more than 15 distinct revenue sources, including events, training, membership, crowdfunding, and native advertising. More than 65% reported they were earning revenue in at least three ways. In the top tier, where audiences reach more than 20 million visits per month, advertising is the top revenue source, but not the only one. In the mid ranges, there is no dominant business model and diversified revenue sources that combine advertising with audience-driven sources, such as events and crowdfunding, are crucial for sustainability. When we analyzed the lower tiers, we found lots of opportunities for improvement. Despite their dedication to quality journalism, more than 30% brought in less than $10,000 in total revenues in 2016. Broadly speaking, we found two paths to growing these businesses: building audience to drive traffic and advertising, or leveraging the loyalty of the audience to inspire micro-donations and the 15 other ways they are making money." (Executive summary, pages 6-8) more

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Media Reporting on Human Trafficking

Washington, DC: United States Department of State, Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (2017), 1 p.

"Just 15 years ago, human trafficking was an under-reported and often misrepresented issue and some reporting sensationalized the problem or even misinformed the public. In the last few years, a significant shift has occurred i n the media’s reporting of human trafficking, from dramatic exposés t ... more

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Pathways to Engagement: Understanding How Newsrooms are Working with Communities

Angela Das

Democracy Fund (2017), 15 pp.

"In this paper, we have documented a broad spectrum of efforts that help position communities at the center of journalism. Different approaches are outlined, along with useful examples from the field. We don’t seek to prioritize or rank these different models, but rather understand that each meets ... more

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Harnessing the Potential of ICTs: Literacy and Numeracy Programmes Using Radio, TV, Mobile Phones, Tablets and Computers. Case Studies from the UNESCO Effective Literacy and Numeracy Practices Database (LitBase)
Inspiring Practice

Ulrike Hanemann, Cassandra Scarpino (eds.)

Hamburg: UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning, 2nd ed. (2016), 159 pp.

"This publication provides a selection of literacy programmes that use radio, TV, mobile phones, tablets and computers to support the development of literacy, numeracy and language skills. Due to continuous demand, the second edition of the publication has been updated with new case studies. All pro ... more

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Communication for Development: A Practical Guide
Key Guidance

Thomas Jenatsch, Richard Bauer et al.

Bern: Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) (2016), 76 pp.

"The first two parts of the handbook outline methods and concepts, showing how communication can be planned according to the context and integrated into the project cycle. The third part recounts the SDC's experiences in Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America. The documentary video catalysing reform ... more

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WINning Strategies: Creating Stronger News Media Organizations by Increasing Gender Diversity

Michelle Foster, Sheila Gibbons

Paris: World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) (2016), 57 pp.

"The handbook seeks to shine a spotlight on media organisations that have prioritized gender equality within their organizations, leadership teams, and within their audience, and as a result, have seen a positive return. At best, we hope these stories inspire media to take concrete action to priorit ... more

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Risk Communication Applied to Food Safety: Handbook

Rome; Geneva: FAO;World Health Organization (WHO) (2016), 87 pp.

"This handbook focuses on practical principles and best practices of risk communication to support risk management of adverse food safety (including quality) events associated with biological, chemical or physical hazards. Food defence and nutritional aspects are outside the scope. Another focus of ... more

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Toolkit: Digitalisation in Development Cooperation and International Cooperation in Education, Culture and Media
Key Guidance

Bonn, Berlin: Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (BMZ) (2016), 178 pp.

"The toolkit explores how digital instruments can be employed to meet the sector- and region-specific needs of those planning, managing and implementing DC/IC measures. It provides political decision-makers and DC/IC implementers with information on the kinds of digital applications that are relevan ... more

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Toolkit: Digitalisation in Entwicklungszusammenarbeit und internationaler Zusammenabreit in Bildung, Kultur und Medien
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Bonn; Berlin: Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (BMZ) (2016), 178 pp.

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Story Money Impact: Funding Media for Social Change

Tracey Friesen

New York; London: Routledge (2016), xiii, 256 pp.

"Today, social-issues storytellers are sharpening their craft, while funders with finite resources focus on reach, and strategic innovators bring more robust evaluation tools. Friesen illuminates the spark at the core of these three pursuits. Structured around stories from the front lines, Story Mon ... more

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Conflict Sensitive Journalism: Best Practices and Recommendations

Mykhailo Buromensky, Serhy Shturkhetsky, Emma Beals, Zoya Kazanji, Michelle Betz, Chris Schuepp

Kyiv: OSCE;International Media Support (IMS) (2016), 101 pp.

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Protection of Whistleblowers: A Brief Guide for Implementing a National Framework

Strasbourg: Council of Europe (2016), 30 pp.

"A framework to ensure that whistleblowers are protected by the law and that their public interest reports or disclosures are effectively acted upon will strengthen democratic societies based on human rights and the rule of law. The Council of Europe Recommendation CM/Rec(2014)7, adopted by the Comm ... more

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Communication and Complex Emergencies: A Resource Guide

Andrew Skuse, Tait Brimacombe, Dianne Rodger

Adelaide: University of Adelaide, Applied Communication Collaborative Research Unit (ACCRU);Australian Civil-Military Centre (ACMC) (2015), 57 pp.

"This resource guide assesses the broad role of information and communication in disaster situations and complex emergencies. It highlights a number of distinct communication phases or cycles associated with emergency or crisis communication, as well as defining the broad range and diversity of init ... more

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Sustainable Radio: Summary of the Online Debate

Sofie Jannusch, Birgitte Jallov (eds.)

Catholic Media Council (CAMECO) (2015), 36 pp.

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Assessment of the Media Development Sector in the Southern Mediterranean Region
Top Insights

Catherine Joppart, Dina Basla

MedMedia;European Union (2015), 32 pp.

"This research study examines and assesses the progress of media development work in the Southern Mediterranean region in the wake of the Arab Spring. It highlights the challenges faced by international agencies and presents examples of effective, innovative interventions that could help to shape be ... more

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Primer estudio de medios digitales y periodismo en América Latina: Iniciativas, modelos de negocio y buenas prácticas
Inspiring Practice

Jordy Meléndez Yúdico

México, DF: Factual A.C.;Fondo Regional para la Innovación Digital en América Latina y el Caribe (FRIDA) (2015), 71 pp.

"El panorama de medios digitales en América Latina es sumamente diverso. Existen numerosas apuestas y distintos modelos de periodismo, pero se identifican claramente al menos tres retos comunes a todos los medios digitales de la región: 1. Financiamiento. Los medios digitales tienen como principal ... reto y preocupación desarrollar modelos de negocio que vayan más allá de la venta de pauta publicitaria y les permita, si no la rentabilidad, al menos la sostenibilidad del proyecto en los próximos años. La mayoría de los medios que realizan periodismo de investigación recibe apoyo o financiamiento de donantes internacionales y ha generado diversas estrategias de fondeo colectivo. Sin embargo, se percibe una necesidad importante por diversificar las entradas de recursos, para no depender exclusivamente de un donante, que condicione la existencia del medio. 2. Potencial digital. Existe un área de oportunidad enorme para todos los medios digitales para experimentar con nuevos formatos, herramientas y hacer mayor uso de la tecnología con fines periodísticos. Hasta inicios de 2015, son pocos los medios nativos digitales que tienen portales 100% responsivos, aún cuando el flujo de lectores desde dispositivos móviles es cada vez mayor y las tendencias indican que seguirá creciendo. Se percibe escasa o nula experimentación con tecnologías móviles, que permitan la geolocalización de noticias o la entrega personalizada de información. Salvo Soy502 y Animal Político, tampoco se han identificado el uso estratégico de drones o herramientas similares de video y recopilación de información en marchas o manifestaciones. 3. Interacción y creación de comunidades. La mayoría de los medios sigue pensando solamente en capturar lectores, si bien se identifica cierta tendencia a crear audiencias participativas y gestionar comunidades. El medio que ha llevado esto a un nivel de experimentación interesante es La Silla Vacía, con su apuesta de crear una red social dentro de su misma plataforma “La Silla Llena”, en donde líderes de opinión, políticos y lectores, pueden crear foros de discusión, debates y generar una dinámica propia de intercambio. Esto requiere, sin embargo, dedicación y entendimiento de las lógicas digitales, y de estar dispuesto a entablar conversaciones horizontales entre audiencias y periodistas. En conclusión, puede afirmarse que los medios nativos digitales que realizan periodismo en América Latina están entendiendo poco a poco la lógica digital. Es decir: desarrollar y publicar contenido periodístico en internet permite no sólo reducir costos de impresión y distribución, sino generar otro tipo de dinámicas que le son útiles a los medios, como elevar el debate público, crear comunidades activas y generar mayor incidencia a partir de información periodística de calidad." (Conclusión) more

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Good Practice in EU Public Service Media and Contemporary Practice in Jordan

Naomi Sakr

UNESCO (2015), 42 pp.

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Verification Handbook: A Definitive Guide to Verifying Digital Content for Emergency Coverage
Key Guidance

Craig Silverman

Maastricht: European Journalism Centre (2014), 121 pp.

"In a crisis situation, social networks are overloaded with situational updates, calls for relief, reports of new developments, and rescue information. Reporting the right information is often critical in shaping responses from the public and relief workers; it can literally be a matter of life or d ... more

Inflection Point: Impact, Threats, and Sustainability. A Study of Latin American Digital Media Entrepreneurs Inspiring Practice

Harnessing the Potential of ICTs: Literacy and Numeracy Programmes Using Radio, TV, Mobile Phones, Tablets and Computers. Case Studies from the UNESCO Effective Literacy and Numeracy Practices Database (LitBase) Inspiring Practice

Communication for Development: A Practical Guide Key Guidance

Toolkit: Digitalisation in Development Cooperation and International Cooperation in Education, Culture and Media Key Guidance

Toolkit: Digitalisation in Entwicklungszusammenarbeit und internationaler Zusammenabreit in Bildung, Kultur und Medien Key Guidance

Assessment of the Media Development Sector in the Southern Mediterranean Region Top Insights

Primer estudio de medios digitales y periodismo en América Latina: Iniciativas, modelos de negocio y buenas prácticas Inspiring Practice

Verification Handbook: A Definitive Guide to Verifying Digital Content for Emergency Coverage Key Guidance

Inflection Point: Impact, Threats, and Sustainability. A Study of Latin American Digital Media Entrepreneurs
Inspiring Practice

Harnessing the Potential of ICTs: Literacy and Numeracy Programmes Using Radio, TV, Mobile Phones, Tablets and Computers. Case Studies from the UNESCO Effective Literacy and Numeracy Practices Database (LitBase)
Inspiring Practice

Communication for Development: A Practical Guide
Key Guidance

Toolkit: Digitalisation in Development Cooperation and International Cooperation in Education, Culture and Media
Key Guidance

Toolkit: Digitalisation in Entwicklungszusammenarbeit und internationaler Zusammenabreit in Bildung, Kultur und Medien
Key Guidance

Assessment of the Media Development Sector in the Southern Mediterranean Region
Top Insights

Primer estudio de medios digitales y periodismo en América Latina: Iniciativas, modelos de negocio y buenas prácticas
Inspiring Practice

Verification Handbook: A Definitive Guide to Verifying Digital Content for Emergency Coverage
Key Guidance