RNW Media
We Renew Media
Our Focus Areas
At RNW Media, our focus lies in empowering public interest and independent media to uphold human rights and foster open societies. We champion media viability and information integrity while addressing cross-cutting issues like ethical technology and AI deployment, democratic discourse on gender and migration.
Media Viability:
Fostering pluralistic, quality and resilient media
We support public interest and independent media to thrive in a rapidly changing digital world. Through innovative business models, professional capacity-building, and media coalition and partnership building, we ensure media outlets achieve financial independence and editorial freedom.
Information Integrity:
Foster an inclusive, safe and reliable digital space
We address the growing challenge of information disorder by rebuilding public confidence in information ecosystems. Our initiatives include tackling mis-dis-mal information, supporting local journalism to amplify truth in communities, and safeguarding digital safety and well-being.
Ethical Technology and AI Deployment
RNW Media advocates for the ethical use of technology and AI in media development. We emphasize human-centered solutions to ensure technologies like AI enhance, rather than undermine, public interest and independent media. From content creation to audience analytics, we support partners in integrating AI tools that prioritize transparency, accountability, and inclusivity.
Enabling Democratic Discourse on Gender
Gender equality is integral to our mission. RNW Media challenges harmful gender norms and amplifies voices advocating for inclusion. We collaborate with media partners to develop counter-narratives, raise awareness, and foster dialogue on issues like gender-based violence and equity.
Promoting Inclusive Migration Narratives
Migration narratives shape public perceptions and policies. We address anti-migrant rhetoric by promoting balanced, rights-based storytelling that challenges stereotypes and xenophobia. Through data-driven insights and collaborations, we equip media to foster informed discourse on migration.
What We Do
At RNW Media, we empower independent and public
interest media to navigate the digital era, ensuring
media viability, information integrity, and democratic
discourse.
Integrated Digital Media Solutions
We co-create innovative and locally relevant digital media and learning solutions that drive reach and engagement, sustainability, and impact. Our training center, RNTC, provides professional capacity building to journalists and media makers
Media Coalition and Partnership Building
RNW Media fosters strategic media coalition, partnership and movement building through The Vine, a global community of independent media organizations, media trainers, and alumni working together.
Research
Collaborating with top research institutes and universities, our research agenda explores emerging trends in media business models, AI–generated content consumption by young audiences, public trust in media, tech platforms content moderation and advertising policies and others, providing insights that inform policy recommendations and best practices.
Advocacy
We advocate for more flexible and reliable direct and core funding for independent media by bringing to the front related issues, and greater tech platform transparency and accountability with a focus on their content moderation and advertising policies. We also aim to bridge the gap between global and EU media and tech policies to ensure the EU policy framework represents diverse voices from the global majorities.
RNTC
RNTC, the internationally renowned training centre of RNW Media, provides journalism and media training to journalists, media makers, and communication professionals. RNTC Media Training Centre goes beyond traditional media and campaigning, combining research and powerful theory, professional practice and creative innovation. With innovative approaches to media and training, we connect communities and changemakers.
Our services at a glance
Assessment
A mapping of organisational gaps and strengths in specific digital areas to inform strategies or capacity building.
Consultation
A carefully crafted report with strategic recommendations, after assessing your specific media-related needs.
Masterclass
A short overview of a specific topic, delivering key takeaways and actionable insights. Offered in-person or online.
Training
An intensive, hands-on learning experience where participants develop new skills and apply them to real-world scenarios.
Coaching
A series of customized sessions where an expert guides decision-makers to develop or refine digital media strategies.
Collab-Digital Products
Engaging in a creative and collaborative process to develop products, that are both relevant and impactful for our audiences.
Data Tools
Accessible online tools that track digital media trends and showcase insights in a comprehensive overview.
Research
Generation of evidence focused on supporting public interest media work, in collaboration with academic institutions.
Connection Events
Gatherings that convene media professionals to exchange challenges, and strategies to drive meaningful change.