Experiencing the World of Media
Media & Journalism . Munich Media Landscape . Travel . UncategorizedWe recently went on some field trips as a class, which I think we all really enjoyed,. They gave us an interesting and insightful look into what it might be like to work in the world of media. For me, it was my first real experience inside a newsroom or print house, seeing media and
Media Narratives in Contrast
Culture & Music . Media & Journalism . Munich & City Life . Opinion Piece . Politics & Society . TravelBy Ollie Standen Throughout the past two week, the group visited the TZ/Merkur and the SZ media organisations to see how the paper and online media world functioned in Germany. Both papers cover international, national and regional news stories with reports being printed on the daily or updated every minute on their websites. The TZ/Merkur
Xiaohongshu: More Than Just a Social Media App
Authors . Media & JournalismOver the past decade, Xiaohongshu (also known as RED) has transformed from a humble shopping guide into one of the largest user-generated content (UGC) communities in China. Founded in 2013 in Shanghai, it began as just four PDF files offering overseas shopping tips. Today, it’s a vibrant lifestyle ecosystem that reflects and shapes how China’s
Donato Bendicenti: thirty years of journalism between politics and Europe
Authors . Culture & Music . Interview . Media & Journalism . Politics & Society(Image source: Instagram profile @donatobendicenti) Telling politics with a european perspectiveDonato Bendicenti is one of the most well-known faces in Italian and European political journalism. With over thirty years of experience, he has closely followed key moments in national and international politics, working for Tg1 and later as head of the Rai bureau in Brussels.
Reporting from Berlin: the experience of a spanish correspondent
Interview . Media & Journalism . TravelBy Adriana Piñeiro Born in Madrid, Alberto Freile has spent years telling stories, uncovering contexts, and bringing international news to Spanish audiences. From his early days as an intern at RTVE to becoming a correspondent in Berlin, his career has taken him through various fields of journalism, shaping his perspective along the way. Adriana Piñeiro:
Jenny Holzer: Line of Light, art as a universal language
Authors . Culture & Music . Media & Journalism . Politics & Society . TravelBy Elisa Zuliani Jenny Holzer is one of the most influential figures in contemporary art, known for revolutionizing visual language as an expressive tool. Since the 1970s, she has transformed simple, direct phrases into powerful works of art that stimulate critical reflection on themes such as power, violence, and human rights. Her famous Truisms, created
Fabrizio Dragosei: Fifty years in journalism, from field reporting to foreign correspondence
Authors . Culture & Music . Interview . Media & Journalism . Politics & Society(Image: Giornale Sentire) By Elisa Zuliani Fabrizio Dragosei is an italian journalist and writer with a 50-year career in the media world, best known for his work as a foreign correspondent for Corriere della Sera. From his first experience at Rai in London to his years in Moscow, he has always maintained a strong investigative journalism
From the regions of Hyde Park to Hamburg: the story of Rob Hyde and his journalistic experiences
Interview . Media & Journalism . Opinion Piece . Politics & Society . Research@IfKW . Travelby Ollie Standen Born and raised in England, Rob Hyde graduated from London College of Communications before working for a small English-language newspaper called ‘The Vienna Reporter’. After working in London for the BBC’s ‘German Fix’ language learning Channel he returned to Austria to work for ‘Central European News’ in Vienna before becoming a freelance
Radio Free Europe: A Voice of Truth Against Oppression
Media & Journalism . Politics & Society . TravelJournalism and radio broadcasting have long played a crucial role in informing the public and holding power to account. Independent media serves as a cornerstone of democracy, providing citizens with the information they need to make informed decisions and challenge authority when necessary. Radio Free Europe (RFE) played a pivotal role during the Cold War
Protecting the next generation: Australia’s bold social media ban for minors
Culture & Music . Media & Journalism . Opinion Piece . Politics & Society . Science, Health & EnvironmentSocial media have become an integral part of daily life, especially among young people.But what happens when access to these platforms begins to deeply influence our self-perception?Australia has decided to tackle this issue head-on by banning the use of social media for those under 16. This measure raises crucial questions about the mental health of