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New Report: Decolonisation – the media challenge
November 18, 2024
New Report: Decolonisation – the media challenge
Charities are increasingly trying to decolonise their storytelling, finding more ethical ways to communicate their messaging through language, imagery and video. But has the media caught up with the sector? And should charities compromise their principles in order to secure media coverage? Henry Roberts explores these questions and more in our new report.
Charities are falling out of love with X
October 22, 2024
Charities are falling out of love with X
Elon Musk’s transformation of Twitter into X has left many NGOs confused and dismayed. Melissa Ezechukwu, a digital strategist and IBT trustee, writes about how X’s algorithm disadvantages NGOs trying to reach their audience.
The battle for the future of public service media – a view from the Labour Party conference
October 01, 2024
The battle for the future of public service media – a view from the Labour Party conference
IBT attended the Labour Party conference in Liverpool last week, where we met Ministers from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and urged them to back our Public Service Broadcasters (PSBs) and reinforce their obligations to international coverage.
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December 04, 2024
Report launch: Decolonisation – the media challenge
In our latest report, we look at the media response to decolonisation and anti-racism and explore how charities and the media can work together more effectively to promote this agenda. The report author, Henry Roberts, will present his key findings and recommendations for future action and we will hear from a panel of experts.
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Decolonisation – the media challenge
December 03, 2024
Decolonisation – the media challenge
IBT encourages NGOs to work with the media. But the two sectors are not always aligned. This report examines the media's stance on decolonisation. The report interrogates areas of divergence between the media and the charity sector before offering solutions forward.
Fighting for Space: International content and the future of public service media in a digital-first era
November 28, 2023
Fighting for Space: International content and the future of public service media in a digital-first era
As the media landscape continues to change rapidly and radically, we are calling for significant changes to how the PSM providers approach international content.
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