Continuing with our bi-weekly news roundup, Filip Ševčík shares the news that caught his eye over the holidays. The news round-up is a way for the Future Media Lab. team and members of the Future Media Lab. network to share articles about innovations and developments in the media sector, including references to relevant media policy debates.
Nic Newman, Researcher at Reuters Institute, discusses his predictions for journalism, technology and media in 2016. One of his key observations: audience engagement will be key this year.
The Future Media Lab. talks to Roberto Viola, Director-General of DG Connect in the European Commission, about the Commission's Digital Single Market Strategy, the AVMS directive, and how to create a regulatory environment appropriate for sustainable business models for media companies in Europe.
In the first edition of the Future Media Lab.'s news round-up for 2016, Filip examines the different initiatives launched by digital platforms, alternatives to ad-dependent business models for publishers, and the impact ad-blocking has had on the sector.