Freedom of speech and press is a relatively new phenomenon in Russia, guaranteed by the Constitution adopted in 1993. According to the document, censorship is expressly prohibited and freedom of speech, thought and mass communications is warranted. Freedom of expression and the right to information can only be restricted by a federal act and only…
Brazil in Media Influence Matrix Journalism in Brazil has a rich and diverse history, playing a crucial role in shaping the country’s political, social, and cultural landscape. With a tradition dating back to the early 19th century, Brazilian journalism has evolved to encompass a wide range of media outlets, including newspapers, magazines, television, radio, and…
Yemen in Media Influence Matrix There are currently about 235 media outlets active in Yemen, including 32 satellite channels, 37 radios, 17 newspapers and magazines, and 149 digital newspapers. The war and its repercussions have negatively affected media ownership, independence, funding, and journalists’ rights, and also caused the suspension of 165 media outlets in Yemen…
Mexico in Media Influence Matrix Government, Politics and Media Regulation Funding Journalism Technology, Public Sphere and Journalism A study integrating all the research carried out in Mexico as part of the Media Influence Matrix, published in November 2024 is available here. To cite this study Rodrigo Gómez, Argelia Muñoz, Juan Larrosa Fuentes, & Gabriel Sosa-Plata….
Argentina in Media Influence Matrix Read below the reports on Argentina in the Media Influence Matrix project (the Spanish version follows). Country Factsheet Key Findings Government, Politics and Media Regulation Funding Journalism Technology, Public Sphere and Journalism Methodology See the full Media Influence Matrix Argentina report below Hallazgos clave Gobierno, Política y Regulación Financiamiento del…
Read below the reports on Colombia in the Media Influence Matrix project (the Spanish version follows). Country Factsheet Government, Politics and Media Regulation Funding Journalism Technology, Public Sphere and Journalism Hoja de datos del país Gobierno, Política y Regulación Financiamiento del Periodismo Tecnología, Esfera Pública y Periodismo Photo by Ricardo Gomez Angel on Unsplash
Israel has a media law framework that is not yet fully compatible with established democratic regimes. Many legal and media experts argue that the state’s communication regulations are either anachronistic or lack precision. The Israeli media system is characterized by a multiplicity of regulatory authorities mandated by specific laws. Yet, there is no Press Law…
Ukraine in Media Influence Matrix Since Ukraine’s independence in 1991 when people had access to only a few television channels, the television market in the country has flourished as a plethora of new commercial channels launched operations. Currently, the most popular television channels are controlled by the four largest media groups in the country: Media…
United Kingdom in Media Influence Matrix Des Freedman, UK project coordinator (this is an excerpt from the UK Media Influence Matrix Final Report) This report provides a comprehensive and timely overview of the UK media landscape with a particular emphasis on the key institutions shaping the regulatory environment, the funding and consumption of news, and…
Italy in Media Influence Matrix The dizzying growth of the online sector is transforming the dynamics of the media industry in Italy, revolutionizing both the way information is produced and business models themselves. Not only have algorithmic sources and the consumption of information via the web become increasingly important, but for the first time in…