In the most recent edition of our bi-weekly news roundup, Veronika Jermanova shares the news that caught her eye in the past two weeks. 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, […]
Following the attack on the editorial offices of the French weekly Charlie Hebdo on Wednesday, 7 January we will be replacing our regularly scheduled news round-up with statements of solidarity, support and perseverance that have emanated from Europe’s political leaders and media associations in the last days. Freedom of expression is the hallmark of a […]
In the newest edition of the biennial EMMA magazine, Karen Taylor interviews Dr. Christoph Fiedler, Managing Director for European Affairs and Media at VDZ (the German Federation of Magazine Publishers) and Chairman of EMMA’s Legal Affairs Committee. This interview deals with the challenges of ‘Upholding press freedom in a digital world’. Dr. Fiedler perfectly sums […]
In the second edition of our bi-weekly news roundup (the first can be read here), Karin Fleming shares the news that caught her eye in the past two weeks. 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 […]
Glenn Greenwald is leaving the Guardian this week to team up with documentarian/journalist Laura Poitras and journalist Jeremy Scahill in developing a new media venture — one that could change how journalism is understood and practiced. While it isn’t yet clear how this new venture will look, it has been described as a “very substantial new media outlet” and is reportedly being funded by eBay founder and philanthropist Pierre Omidyar.
How can professional quality journalism be financed in the future? The next Future Media Lab. conference will debate this crucial question that will tackle the business model question for media companies. How will journalism change thanks to innovation in technology and new trends in media consumption? This will lead us to a debate about how journalists and professional media will work together in the future.
