Although the Argentinian media system is a dynamic market that comprises numerous media outlets of all types, there is a major difference between the large media groups that tend to have a national reach and the rest of the media players that serve much smaller niches, according to a report analyzing trends in journalism funding…
Media and Journalism Research Center has launched in mid-March 2024 the project the Global Media Finances Map. This initiative is designed to provide comprehensive financial, ownership, and audience data pertaining to all news media outlets within specific markets. The project has made its debut with the publication of the Romania chapter, which offers valuable insights…
As the media plays a crucial role in shaping public opinion and disseminating information, understanding the financial viability of media outlets is essential. The Global Media Finances Map has been designed to shed light on this important aspect. The data collected during this research provides valuable insights into the financial health of the media in…
The Romanian chapter in the Global Media Finances Map has been built using data collected from the following sources: BRAT/SATI: data on circulations of print media and online portals Semrush, SimilarWeb: corroboration of data about online news portals IMAS Mercury Research: radio listenership data Kantar Media Audiences, ARMADATA: television broadcasters audience data National Trade Registry…
By Iulian Comanescu The economic crisis in 2007-2009 and the rise of online platforms, particularly global social networks, had a significant impact on the Romanian media. Unlike in more developed markets where traditional media’s role as a watchdog of democracy is at risk, the Romanian press can no longer assert itself as the “4th power…
By Iulian Comanescu Back in the early 2000s, the Romanian media market was filled with excitement about the potential of the World Wide Web and the emerging field of mobile apps. There was talk of interactivity, vibrant animated content, real-time audience reporting, and detailed analytics. Additionally, the cost of publishing online was much cheaper than…
An analysis of the financial and audience metrics of “entertainment” broadcasting as compared to all-news broadcasting By Iulian Comanescu Pioneered in 2001 by Realitatea TV, a network striving to become a “Romanian CNN”, the all-news television sector has emerged as a prominent segment in the Romanian media landscape. Serving as a platform for political discourse…
Profile Itsy Bitsy is a family oriented radio station, broadcasting shows for children and with parenting/educational themes. On Air Studio is the company that runs the station. It has two shareholders with equal stakes: Nadia Tataru and Felix Tataru. Ownership Finances
Profile Angus Resources holds the broadcast license for the radio station Gold FM, a channel with a history of over two decades. Angus Resources bought the station in November 2020. The company is fully owned by Cosmin Andrei Gusa, the son of Cozmin Gusa, former owner of Realitatea TV station and former MP. Gold FM…