MDIF Western Balkans Fund closes first call: 47 applications for media ventures MDIF updateMDIF Western Balkans Fund 20 May 2024 MDIF Western Balkans Fund has closed its first call for applications for media along the early-stage spectrum after attracting a … Read more
José Rubén Zamora granted conditional release, but remains in jail MDIF update 16 May 2024 A Guatemalan court ordered the conditional release of journalist José Rubén Zamora, founder of now defunct Guatemalan newspaper el Periódico, … Read more
MDIF CEO discusses media business and investment on Reuters podcast MDIF update 10 May 2024 The media industry around the world has been trying to adapt since digital disruption began two decades ago. News of … Read more
How can a strong, independent media help us fight climate change? MDIF clientsMDIF update 2 May 2024 Mis/disinformation will be “the most severe global risk” over the next two years, according to the World Economic Forum’s Global … Read more
MDIF and AIRPU launch Ukraine Innovative Media Program MDIF update 22 April 2024 MDIF and the Association of Independent Regional Publishers of Ukraine (AIRPU) have launched the Ukraine Innovative Media Program to help … Read more
“Investors bring a lot more than just funding” – MDIF CEO at IJF 2024 MDIF update 19 April 2024 MDIF CEO Harlan Mandel joined a panel discussion titled “Unlocking private capital to save independent journalism” at the International Journalism … Read more
MDIF clients and partners sweep the WAN-IFRA Digital Media Awards Africa 2024 MDIF updateSAMIP 16 April 2024 MDIF clients and media partners emerged victorious in eight categories at the World Association of News Publishers’ Digital Media Awards … Read more
MDIF Western Balkans Fund launched and call for applications opened MDIF updateMDIF Western Balkans Fund 19 March 2024 MDIF has launched MDIF Western Balkans Fund, a strategic initiative using investment and media advisory services to foster growth and … Read more
Max von Abendroth discusses Pluralis on the Impact People podcast MDIF update 18 March 2024 “It’s very important in this media field that there’s not one agenda by one investor pushed. And the way it … Read more
