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Understanding the world of information and media

Where does the information we consume every day actually come from? From journalists and newsrooms to social media, blogs, and influencers, information travels at record speed, but not always with the same level of reliability.
Understanding how the media ecosystem works means knowing who produces information, how it is verified, and why some content becomes more visible than others.

MediaNon classéWhat is a media outlet?
29 July 2025

What is a media outlet?

A media is a device, channel, or medium that allows the dissemination of information, messages, or content to an audience.…
MediaNon classéThe profession of journalism
29 July 2025

The profession of journalism

1- What does the job of a journalist involve? The journalist is an information professional responsible for researching, verifying, and…
MediaNon classéThe Munich Charter
29 July 2025

The Munich Charter

The Munich Charter, officially titled Declaration of the Duties and Rights of Journalists, is a fundamental text on journalistic ethics…
MediaNon classéHow are the media financed? / The economics of information and media
29 July 2025

How are the media financed? / The economics of information and media

Media financing and business models are complex and constantly evolving topics, influenced by technological advances, changes in consumer habits, and…
MediaNon classéWhat is information?
29 July 2025

What is information?

Definition of information An information is a message that: Has relevance for the public: It concerns a large number of…
MediaNon classéMedia concentration in Europe: a growing threat to democracy?
29 July 2025

Media concentration in Europe: a growing threat to democracy?

Definition and challenges Media concentration refers to a phenomenon whereby ownership of media companies is gradually falling into the hands…
MediaNon classéThe hierarchy of information
29 July 2025

The hierarchy of information

Definition The hierarchy of information refers to the way the media classify and prioritize news, from the most important to…
MediaWhat is a source?
29 July 2025

What is a source?

To provide reliable information, journalists must be well informed and rely on solid sources. A reliable source makes it possible…
MediaNon classéFreedom of the press: where do we stand?
29 July 2025

Freedom of the press: where do we stand?

On May 3, 2024, on World Press Freedom Day, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) published its annual report, highlighting a global…

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