Marius Dragomir

From Campus to the Headlines: How a Student Journalism Squad Is Breaking Major StoriesFrom Campus to the Headlines: How a Student Journalism Squad Is Breaking Major Stories

From Campus to the Headlines: How a Student Journalism Squad Is Breaking Major Stories

Every year, a journalism class at a Vienna-based university unearths attention-grabbing stories.  The idea of a practical journalism course dawned…

2 years ago
Spain’s Aspiring Prime Minister Spreads Bunkum on Primetime TelevisionSpain’s Aspiring Prime Minister Spreads Bunkum on Primetime Television

Spain’s Aspiring Prime Minister Spreads Bunkum on Primetime Television

The leading candidate for the Spanish prime minister position is using a deceptive technique called Gish gallop during a televised…

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…

2 years ago
State Media: Move Fast and Label ThingsState Media: Move Fast and Label Things

State Media: Move Fast and Label Things

Dominant thanks to their privileged status and special funding arrangements, state media play a disproportionately high role in shaping narratives,…

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
Why Is Iran Shaking up Its Media?Why Is Iran Shaking up Its Media?

Why Is Iran Shaking up Its Media?

A major reform of Iran’s media is underway as the country’s leadership wants to boost its influence, both at home…

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 Hungarian Media Capture Express: Next Stop, EuropeThe Hungarian Media Capture Express: Next Stop, Europe

The Hungarian Media Capture Express: Next Stop, Europe

The Hungarian oligarchy has thus far been focused on controlling media at home. Now, they move on to Europe. As…

3 years ago
Georgi Staykov Joins MediaPowerMonitorGeorgi Staykov Joins MediaPowerMonitor

Georgi Staykov Joins MediaPowerMonitor

We are pleased to announce that Georgi Staykov joined the MediaPowerMonitor team as Editorial Lead. Mr. Staykov will be in…

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