Media Innovation and the Future of Media Institutions: Dylan Clarke Final Blog Post
Culture & Music . Media & Journalism . Politics & SocietyAs I was unfortunately unable to attend the field trip which discussed media innovation, I discussed and agreed with my lecturer to instead research how the future of media is being shaped by new technological developments and societal shifts. Media is something that is constantly changing within the digital age we live in. Constant technical
Media School Bayern: The Brewer of Future Media Producers
Culture & Music . Media & Journalism . Politics & Society . Science, Health & Environment . Student Life Media School Bayern is an institution that operates as an essential part of the Bavarian media landscape. The students of this institution are trained in technical and important intellectual practices in the media industry. However, unlike other educational institutions, Media School Bayern is a part of a greater multimedia corporation umbrella which includes radio
Radio LORA: The Community Radio Dilemma of Bavaria
Culture & Music . Media & Journalism . Munich Media Landscape . Politics & Society . TravelRadio LORA is a community radio station operating in Munich. It was founded under the name “Lora Friends Association” in 1986 to financially support the radio station. They received their first frequency in 1993 and later changed to their new home and still lasting frequency of 92.4 fm in 1994. There are three types of
Final Blogpost: Reflections on Professional Journalism
Authors . Media & Journalism . Munich Media Landscape . Politics & Society . TravelExploring different forms of Journalism During this course on professional communication, I had the opportunity to explore different kinds of journalism and media practices through multiple field trips. These experiences provided not only a practical insight into how media institutions operate but also a deeper understanding of the role of professional communication in society. One
Opinion Piece: Don’t ignore the alarm bells
Authors . Opinion Piece . Politics & SocietyIt’s impossible to overlook how clear the rise of far-right parties in Europe has been in recent years. Outside of Europe, we can see how powerful seemingly influential countries such as the United States are heading in a troubling direction. Observing Trump’s leadership has led me astonished that so many Americans decided yet again to
When Image Becomes Power
Culture & Music . Media & Journalism . Opinion Piece . Politics & SocietyIn early 2026, South Korean media reported that the National Tax Service (NTS) had levied approximately 20 billion KRW (roughly €14 million EUR) in additional taxes and penalties on actor and singer Cha Eun-woo. This figure ranks as the 6th largest individual tax evasion case reported globally—marking the largest tax surcharge in the history of
Learning to See Journalism Everywhere
Authors . Culture & Music . Media & Journalism . Munich Media Landscape . Opinion Piece . Politics & Society . Reportage . Science, Health & Environment . Student Life . TravelLooking back at this semester in Professional Communication in Munich, I realize that what changed the most was not what I knew about journalism, but how I see it now. What began as a series of blog assignments and field trips slowly became a deeper understanding of how professional journalism works in practice, how media
Abortion and Responsibility: Facing the Consequences of Choice
Opinion Piece . Politics & SocietyMy opposition to abortion rests on a principle we apply almost everywhere else in life: responsibility follows from foreseeable consequences. We accept this logic in contexts ranging from driving to property ownership, yet abandon it when the subject turns to sex and pregnancy. Abortion debates often centre on choice, but rarely on what responsibility means
Let Trans People Change Their Titles; This Is About Safety, Not “Special Rights”
Opinion Piece . Politics & SocietyThailand is known as a LGBTQ+ friendly country, and loves to market itself as that. BL couples being on a big billboard in the center of the city, pride flags are everywhere, and recently, same-sex marriage became reality. But one basic right is still being debated overwhelmingly like it’s something luxury. And that is allowing
Journalism as a Public Service: Final reflections on my Professional Communication course
Media & Journalism . Politics & SocietyHey everyone! As this semester is slowly coming to an end, I thought it would be a good moment to look back on what I have learned in my Professional Communication course at LMU Munich. This class was not just about writing a few blog posts. For me, it became a real introduction into the