In association with Fojo Media Institute, Linnaeus University, Sweden

Strategy

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Collaborative journalism explained

Newsroom collaborations are a powerful way to bolster and broaden journalism, allowing all types of organisations, from established global media to new digital ventures and local community sites, to produce original, in-depth, investigative reports.
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The project management process

In this example, we were asked at short notice to help produce a televised debate between political candidates before a general election. We had three-and-half weeks to make it happen.
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Planning a journalistic collaboration

Here we look at the practical steps needed in setting up an editorial collaboration with another news organisation or other information source.
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Developing a media sales strategy

Sales is one of the most important elements of a media company's commercial strategy. The sustainability of the business relies on its ability to generate income.
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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.
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Establishing a market differential

This article sets out the process for producing original, in-depth, issue-led journalism designed to inform the public debate.
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A proven way to finance independent media

The Media Development Investment Fund (MDIF) offers a distinctive route to media sustainability, combining mission-driven financing with deep strategic support to strengthen independent journalism worldwide. 
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Forward planning for media organisations

This module looks at how media organisations need to plan ahead in order to produce original content that informs the public debate and makes the most efficient use of resources.

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