Media Forward Fund at European Forum Alpbach
In the pastHow new business models help journalism survive - this question will be the focus of a session with the same title at this year’s European Forum Alpbach. The discussion will be moderated by our founding director, Martin Kotynek.
The media industry is in the midst of a structural crisis, with many newsrooms cutting costs. However, there is hope: Independent, entrepreneurial news organizations are seeking to fill the void.
What business models are they exploring? How can private, philanthropic, and government funders collaborate to support the newsrooms' journeys toward sustainability? What do founders need, and what drives funders' choices?
In this chat, leaders from major journalism support organizations and newsrooms will discuss the learnings and next steps of strengthening public-value media in Europe with all participants. Speakers include:
- Andrew Holland, Executive Director, Stiftung Mercator Schweiz
- Maribel Königer, Program Director Journalism & Media, ERSTE Foundation
- Florian Skrabal, Editor-in-Chief, DOSSIER
The chat will be moderated by our founding director Martin Kotynek. It is open to all European Forum Alpbach visitors and will be held in English.