13 de April de 2026
Published by Lela Vujanic on 13 de April de 2026
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Alma Preta: building a sustainable media model for Black journalism in Brazil

Founded to center Black perspectives in Brazilian media, Alma Preta has evolved into a hybrid organization that blends journalism, business strategy, and creative communication. By diversifying revenue, professionalizing its structure, and expanding into networks and branded projects, it is redefining how mission-driven media can achieve both impact and long-term sustainability.
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11 de June de 2025
Published by Lela Vujanic on 11 de June de 2025
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Mašina: journalism as social critique in a polarized media landscape

In Serbia’s fragmented media system, Mašina positions itself as a public-interest outlet for underrepresented groups. By combining reporting with analysis and on-the-ground engagement, it has expanded its visibility during protests while building deeper connections with activist communities and diaspora audiences.
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11 de April de 2025
Published by Lela Vujanic on 11 de April de 2025
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Community Impact: scaling hyperlocal news into a profitable business

By doubling down on free print distribution and hyperlocal advertising, Community Impact is growing in the midst of rising news deserts. Its print-first model—paired with digital products and integrated ad solutions—drives revenue, expansion, and sustained profitability.
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29 de November de 2024
Published by Lela Vujanic on 29 de November de 2024
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El Surti: from visual storytelling to real-world impact

Jazmín Acuña explains how the Paraguayan outlet combines graphic journalism, community engagement, and strategic partnerships to turn investigative reporting into collective action and lasting change.
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29 de September de 2024
Published by Lela Vujanic on 29 de September de 2024
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CivilNet: scaling impact through multilingual journalism and diaspora support

Editor-in-chief Karen Harutyunyan explains how CivilNet combines donor funding, diaspora engagement, and service-based revenue while tailoring content across languages to reach distinct audiences.
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29 de June de 2024
Published by Lela Vujanic on 29 de June de 2024
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OC Media: balancing editorial independence and financial survival in a fragile ecosystem

Mariam Nikuradze explains how the outlet navigates donor dependency, rejects misaligned funding, and experiments with partnerships and reader revenue while covering a politically volatile region.
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29 de March de 2024
Published by Lela Vujanic on 29 de March de 2024
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How Tvoe Misto adapted its newsroom and revenue model during wartime

Tvoe Misto’s co-founder explains how the Ukrainian outlet navigated cyberattacks, shifting audience needs, and collapsing ad revenue—while maintaining community forums, launching a Kyiv edition, and redefining sustainability during war.
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21 de December de 2023
Published by Lela Vujanic on 21 de December de 2023
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How Mutante turns audience conversations into journalism and revenue

Colombia’s Mutante has developed a “social conversation” model that integrates community input, editorial analysis, and action-oriented content—while building a hybrid revenue strategy based on sponsored conversations, grants, and experimental products.
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1 de September de 2023
Published by Lela Vujanic on 1 de September de 2023
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How VoxFeminae built a feminist media community

Discover how Croatia’s VoxFeminae.net combined grants, events, and community-driven initiatives to sustain a feminist digital media outlet in a small market—while navigating funding instability, team turnover, and mission-driven tradeoffs.
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