Strategy

The skills of media project management

If you are planning a media project - whether it be a new programme, covering a live event, launching a new product, there are certain rules you should observe.

Adapting to changing audience behaviour

Media organisations need to ensure that the content they produce is available on every device the audience turns to for information.

Setting up a media business

A media business is like a table with four legs - the target audience, the editorial proposition, values, and the market.

Community radio project plan

Launching a community radio station is a complicated exercise with lots of overlapping elements. The most important thing to do, before you do anything else, is to stop and think.

Organisations supporting independent media

We have compiled a list of organisations that offer operational, strategic, and financial/business support for independent media, helping outlets survive, grow, and enhance their impact.

Project management in media

A media organisation must always remain alert to changing audience demand and behaviour. This involves continually examining what is produced to ensure that it is relevant to those who consume it.

Reviewing news output is essential

A media house needs to be continually assessing whether its output is meeting the needs of the audience and achieving business targets.

Knowing your audience

Identifying the target audience and discovering the information needs of readers, listeners and viewers, is essential for formulating an editorial proposition.

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