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The Money Machine: A Deep Dive Into Romania’s Media Revenue Streams

An analysis of the finances fueling the Romanian media during the past decade reveals a highly imbalanced market, with independent media struggling to survive and the government pumping millions of euros into politically aligned nationwide media groups. The local media market seems to thrive, with hundreds of news portals and small broadcasters competing for audiences. […]

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Revenues and Staffing Within the Romanian Media Industry

Analysis, Romania

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

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Print Is Dead in Romania, Long Live Online

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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

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The Power of All-News Television in Romania: Small Revenues, Big Political Influence

Analysis, Romania

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

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