The 2021 update includes the latest trends and figures and describes the changes among the most influential media groups in Israel. The impact of the COVID-19 crisis is evident, with declining advertising in all sectors other than television and digital. In terms of advertising spending, the pie got 7% smaller. Radio, print and billboard advertising […]
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The news media market in India is regionally and linguistically fragmented but ownership is concentrated within a handful of large players, more so in regional geographies. It is significant that the news business is largely run and owned by individuals (and families) with primarily non-media business interests and assets. Advertising makes the largest cut in
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To describe the power dynamics in the Georgian media, one would not need much space. Two families, two brothers and the government control, own or fund most of the media in Georgia. The brothers Levan and Giorgi Kharamanishvili, two local entrepreneurs, and the Patarakatsishvilis and Tseretelis, two wealthy families, control the four largest television operators
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During the past decade, the Czech media market has undergone major shifts that have radically changed the country’s journalism. Much of that was caused by technology. But changes in the country’s media ownership played an equally big role, according to a report by our director Marius Dragomir. It all started in 2008 with Zdenek Bakala,
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Undoubtedly, the media ecosystem in Colombia has undergone significant transformation in recent years. Traditional media such as print, radio, and television, while still relevant, no longer hold the same prominence as before. On the other hand, new media and platforms have not only made space for themselves but also consolidated their positions. Consequently, the country
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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
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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
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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
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A Comparative Overview 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
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