Project Oasis blog
Explore the journeys of news media leaders and organizations featured in our Global Media Directory. We share what we learn from their experiences through stories, interviews, and resources from the people shaping the independent digital media landscape.
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This Australian local newsroom explains how a small team leverages advertising, subscriptions, events, and partnerships to support public-interest journalism.
As CEO Amber Easby leads The Spinoff into its next phase, the outlet is doubling down on audience engagement as its core growth engine. Through a mix of membership revenue and a distinct editorial voice, it offers a clear example of how independent media can build sustainability without sacrificing identity.
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.
Founded during a period of escalating violence, Lupa Media combines verification, education, and community engagement to rebuild trust in information. Its hybrid model—spanning editorial work, training programs, and consulting—positions fact-checking not just as a service, but as a shared civic responsibility.
By building multilingual, community-driven reporting systems through messaging platforms, Documented shifts editorial power toward its audience. Its model blends service journalism, engagement, and impact tracking while navigating the limits of scale and the realities of funding news for underserved communities.
Blending constructive journalism with facilitated community dialogue, The What If creates spaces for conversation in conflict-affected regions while making those insights visible through reporting. Its model links impact and sustainability, combining community engagement with emerging tech tools to support long-term viability.