followthemedia.com - a knowledge base for media professionals
ftm Hot Topics

Hot Topic - Ireland Media

Younger audiences attracted to local, regional stations
News and talk channels dominate

Digital reality: every platform is but fleeting
"cost avoidance"

Broadcaster swallowed up by bigger media fish
"radio is very popular"

Virtual parades, festivals in a time of social distance
"hold your own"

Public broadcaster plans deep cuts to staff, studios and DAB
"does have a plan"

Real listeners get access to favorite channel, borders or not
nothing to do with Brexit

Media business not for the faint hearted, still
bargain shopping

ftm Resources

ftm Knowledge

Media in Spain - Diverse and Challenged – new

Media in Spain is steeped in tradition. yet challenged by diversity. Publishers hold great influence, broadcasters competing. New media has been slow to rise and business models for all are under stress. Rich in language and culture, Spain's media is reaching into the future and finding more than expected. 123 pages, PDF. January 2018

Order here

The Campaign Is On - Elections and Media

Elections campaigns are big media events. Candidates and issues are presented, analyzed and criticized in broadcast and print. Media is now more of a participant in elections than ever. This ftm Knowledge file reports on news coverage, advertising, endorsements and their effect on democracy at work. 84 pages. PDF (September 2017)

Order here

Fake News, Hate Speech and Propaganda

The institutional threat of fake news, hate speech and propaganda is testing the mettle of those who toil in news media. Those three related evils are not new, by any means, but taken together have put the truth and those reporting it on the back foot. Words matter. This ftm Knowledge file explores that light. 48 pages, PDF (March 2017)

Order here

More ftm Knowledge files here

Become an ftm Individual or Corporate Member to order Knowledge Files at no charge. JOIN HERE!

copyright ©2004-2022 ftm partners, unless otherwise noted Contact UsSponsor ftm