Strategy

Is your news organisation and its output male dominated? Are women fairly represented in newsroom leadership roles and the stories covered?

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.

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.

In this article we look at the steps involved in creating a news and current affairs programme based on the needs of the target audience.

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.

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.

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.

A media organisation needs to be clear about what it stands for in order to win the trust of the audience.