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“Or even an outlet like @disclose.ngo in our panel, who made an impact template, was willing to share that with others.” - @sannebreimer.bsky.social

When asked about what our community should know about this conversation, Sanne said: “There are a lot of similar challenges out there but the landscape of digital native media is very collaborative. People are eager to share what they learned.”

One of the central messages was that there isn’t just one way to build an audience willing to pay for journalism. The speakers also emphasized the importance of fostering real conversations with the audience and being transparent.

During the panel, which explored concrete strategies for turning readers into paying subscribers or members, Sanne presented findings and case studies from #GlobalProjectOasis, our research effort to map independent digital media organizations, news creators and publishers in-exile around the world.

This session will reveal strategies for successfully converting readers into paying subscribers or members, while maintaining long-term financial commitment through audience engagement, transparency, and value demonstration. Don’t miss it!

Find out more about the conference 👉 gijc2025.org

@sannebreimer.bsky.social, Regional Research Manager for Project Oasis, will be a part of “Building an Audience that Values — and Pays For — Investigative Work”, on Sunday, November 23 from 1:30pm to 2:45pm.

🗓️ Tomorrow, November 11 at 4:00 PM CET.

You can still sign up! 👉 bit.ly/3KWQNso

Leyla Mustafayeva, founder of Qazetci; Jessica Castro Burunate, editor of El Toque; and Jimena Aguilar, founder and executive director of Alharaca; will come together to share how they are tackling these challenges and innovating new ways of producing journalism from exile.

🗓️ Tomorrow, November 11 at 4:00 PM CET.

Sign up! 👉 bit.ly/3KWQNso

🎙️ Speakers:
- Leyla Mustafayeva, former editor-in-chief of Abzas Media, and just launched new media outlet Qazetci (Azerbaijan)
- Jessica Castro Burunate, editor of El Toque (Cuba)
- Jimena Aguilar, founder and executive director of Alharaca (El Salvador)

In this webinar, media leaders from Eastern Europe and Latin America will come together to share how they are tackling these challenges and innovating new ways of producing journalism from exile.

Bring your ideas, questions, and recommendations to this interactive session.

🗓️ Wednesday, November 5 at 11:00 AM ET | 5:00 PM CET

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@janinewarner.bsky.social, Cofounder and Executive Director of @sembramedia.org, will explore how an impact-driven approach can reinforce journalism’s role in society, drive meaningful change, and open new opportunities for media sustainability.

@simonajaz.bsky.social from @elsurti.com 🇵🇾, will discuss how journalism can reframe its value by focusing on impact, purposeful engagement and care. She will delve into her Reuters Institute's project on the premises and promises of a change-centric approach to our practice.