Journalist Iva Paradjanin Lilic created a feminist platform where empathy, honesty, and even anger become tools for resistance, representation, and change Tampon zona is not just a podcast. It’s a place for empathy, information, solidarity, and sometimes even rage. “Women’s experiences are political, personal, and powerful — and they must be heard,” says Iva Paradjanin […] The post Tampon zona: Turning women’s voices into a collective movement appeared first on Journalift.| Journalift
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Join Thomson Media at IPI 2025 to explore how idea validation drives successful, sustainable, and fundable media projects.| Journalift
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A step-by-step guide to defining, testing, and refining hypotheses for smarter media innovation Every successful media project starts with a fundamental question: Will this work? Whether you’re launching a new publication, testing an innovative content format, or introducing a digital tool, the key to success lies in understanding whether your idea resonates with your audience. […] The post From assumptions to evidence: How to validate media ideas appeared first on Journalift.| Journalift
How Euromaidan Press pivoted from content sales to a defence blog by validating ideas and aligning mission with market needs.| Journalift
How the Validation Booster programme equips media projects to align their pitch with both mission and market logic After mentoring two cohorts of early-stage media projects through the Validation Booster programme, one thing is clear: Most pitches don’t fail because the idea is weak; they fail because the story is misaligned. In a landscape where […] The post Pitch like a publisher: How to align your media idea with donor and investor logic appeared first on Journalift.| Journalift
Local media is disappearing across the Balkans, leaving communities without news, accountability, or a voice.| Journalift
Strengthen your newsroom with funding to create investigative, multimedia, and community-driven content Are you a small media outlet in the Western Balkans that is passionate about producing high-quality, independent journalism? The SMS Facility project invites applications for its small grants for media content production scheme, offering financial support of up to 7,000 EUR per outlet. […] The post Empowering Western Balkans’ Local Media: Apply Now for Small Grants to Produce Quality Jo...| Journalift
When does live reporting add value? Explore the key factors guiding ethical, timely, and impactful real-time news coverage| Journalift
Join free online workshops on storytelling & financial reporting for journalists from the Western Balkans. Apply by 22 June 2025.| Journalift
Stay ahead of new EU VAT rules: digital reporting, platform obligations, and an expanded OSS for simpler compliance.| Hellotax Blog
Learn how Akta.ba preserved traffic and boosted growth by prioritising a detailed SEO audit during their website redesign| Journalift
