The media industry around the world has been trying to adapt since digital disruption began two decades ago. News of lay-offs and digital media outlets shutting down have become a common occurrence globally. Yet it’s importance to society – to governance, accountability and respect for human rights – remains.
What explains the state of digital media as we see it today and how can impact investment help create a sustainable media future?
“Just because they’re digital companies doesn’t mean they can scale like a tech company can. It’s a different kind of business”, said MDIF CEO Harlan Mandel about the challenges faced by startup media companies today.
In conversation with Lisa Jucca, European Business Editor, Breakingviews Reuters, on The Exchange podcast, Mandel also spoke the role that media investing plays in dialing up others issues, such as diversity, human rights and climate change.
Listen to the full episode here: https://www.reuters.com/breakingviews/how-investing-news-can-make-sense-podcast-2024-05-07/