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Media in Mexico: Concentration and ClientelismMedia in Mexico: Concentration and Clientelism

Media in Mexico: Concentration and Clientelism

Media and Journalism Research Center released today a report on media regulation and policies in Mexico For decades, the media…

2 years ago
Over 84% of the World’s State Media Lack IndependenceOver 84% of the World’s State Media Lack Independence

Over 84% of the World’s State Media Lack Independence

More than 84% of the world’s state media are government-controlled, according to a newly released report from the Media and…

3 years ago
The Debunking Effect: What Problems Fact-Checkers Are Grappling WithThe Debunking Effect: What Problems Fact-Checkers Are Grappling With

The Debunking Effect: What Problems Fact-Checkers Are Grappling With

In an era when misinformation is spreading like fire, verifying information, and hence the work of fact-checking organizations, have become…

3 years ago
Researching Media Development Impact: Puzzling FindingsResearching Media Development Impact: Puzzling Findings

Researching Media Development Impact: Puzzling Findings

Spending on media development has increased during the past decade, but there is little evidence, if any, that this support…

3 years ago
The Sorry, Sorry State of State MediaThe Sorry, Sorry State of State Media

The Sorry, Sorry State of State Media

In a study released recently, Marius Dragomir introduces a new tool to assess the editorial independence of the world’s state media and…

3 years ago
Funding Journalism in Britain: Commercial Logic Beats Public InterestFunding Journalism in Britain: Commercial Logic Beats Public Interest

Funding Journalism in Britain: Commercial Logic Beats Public Interest

Public funding is the most suited, if not sole, future for Britain’s public interest journalism. But both policymakers and commercial media seem…

3 years ago
Funding Journalism in Ukraine: Ask the OligarchsFunding Journalism in Ukraine: Ask the Oligarchs

Funding Journalism in Ukraine: Ask the Oligarchs

Four large players dominate the media market in Ukraine, a country where television is the main source of news. Independent…

4 years ago
Who Funds Journalism in Italy?Who Funds Journalism in Italy?

Who Funds Journalism in Italy?

Advertising is the most important source of income in the Italian news media market, where television is still the most…

4 years ago
Funding Journalism in Israel: Secrecy and Political InfluenceFunding Journalism in Israel: Secrecy and Political Influence

Funding Journalism in Israel: Secrecy and Political Influence

Unusual opacity is the most salient characteristic of the media system in Israel, where the involvement of political figures in…

5 years ago
Regulatory Capture in Slovakia: Who Benefits MostRegulatory Capture in Slovakia: Who Benefits Most

Regulatory Capture in Slovakia: Who Benefits Most

The Slovak news media sector remains captured by powerful financial groups and oligarchs. Blame it on regulation (partly). Thanks to…

5 years ago