Media Viability Accelerator

The MVA launches publicly tomorrow (09/26)! In advance of this exciting development, Jeanne Bourgault took to the stage with Hillary Clinton at Clinton Global Initiative 2024 Annual meeting to share this news - and outline the MVA's place within the media support sector as both a powerful media business analytics tool and a marketplace of ideas and solutions for independent media. The MVA achieving this significant milestone is testament to the trust of our expanding community of MVA platform users and the hard work of initiative leaders USAID, Democracy Forward at Microsoft, Internews, as well as our growing list of MVA partners; Associação de Jornalismo Digital - Ajor, Association of Independent Publishers, European Journalism Centre (EJC),  Washington State University - Edward R. Murrow College of Communication, Free Press Unlimited, International Fund for Public Interest Media, IREX, Media and Journalism Research Center, National Endowment for Democracy, Panos Institute Southern Africa (PSAf), SembraMedia & Thomson Reuters Foundation.  The MVA has been built for independent media, in direct consultation with independent media and media support organizations. It exists to support media viability, globally.

🌍 ¡El lanzamiento público del MVA (acelerador de viabilidad de medios) se acerca rápidamente! A finales de septiembre de 2024, el MVA estará abierto a todos los medios de comunicación independientes de calidad, a nivel mundial. 🖥 Por primera vez, los usuarios de MVA tendrán acceso completo tanto a MVA Insights (análisis y seguimiento de datos empresariales para medios independientes) como a MVA Solutions (un mercado de ideas e integraciones para apoyar a los medios). Más información en - https://lnkd.in/gu7wvXS5 🤝 Para celebrar el exitoso lanzamiento público de esta plataforma, que ha sido posible gracias a la asociación público-privada con USAID, Democracy Forward de Microsoft y Internews, así como al apoyo y compromiso de una creciente lista de socios de MVA y proveedores de soluciones MVA, MVA estará representada en la Reunión Anual de Clinton Global Initiative 2024 (Clinton Global Initiative), la Asamblea General de las Naciones Unidas (AGNU) y Media Party, Nueva York, para anunciar oficialmente el lanzamiento de la plataforma y mostrar las capacidades de la misma. 💡 El equipo de MVA representará a la plataforma en Media Party durante todo el fin de semana; se anima a las organizaciones interesadas en conectar con el equipo de MVA en el evento a ponerse en contacto con la Directora de Asociaciones de MVA, Zoe Tipler - [email protected] para programar una reunión o a visitar nuestra página web de Asociaciones - https://lnkd.in/eKHhR2Mt para obtener más información. 📱 Oportunidades de financiación MVA: https://mva.net/aps/ 💻 Preinscripción en Soluciones MVA: https://lnkd.in/eUhaFevF

🌍 The MVA public launch is fast approaching! At the end of September 2024, the MVA will be open to all quality independent media outlets, globally. 🖥 For the first time, MVA users will have full access to both MVA Insights (business data analytics and tracking for independent media) and MVA Solutions (a marketplace of ideas and integrations to support media outlets). Click through to learn more - https://lnkd.in/eF9m9wci 🤝 To mark the successful public launch of this platform, made possible through public-private partnership with USAID, Democracy Forward at Microsoft and Internews, as well as support and engagement from a growing list of MVA Partners and MVA Solution providers, the MVA will be represented at Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) 2024 Annual Meeting, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and Media Party, New York to officially announce the platform’s launch and showcase the platform’s capabilities. 💡 The MVA team will represent the platform at Media Party for the duration of the weekend; organizations interested in connecting with the MVA team at the event are encouraged to get in touch with MVA Partnerships Manager, Zoe Tipler - [email protected] to schedule a meeting or to head to our Partnerships webpage - https://lnkd.in/eKHhR2Mt to learn more. 📱 MVA Funding opportunities: https://mva.net/aps/ 💻 MVA Solutions pre-registration: https://lnkd.in/eUhaFevF

Join the marketplace for trusted, independent media: MVA Solutions! Do you have a solution that supports the financial sustainability of independent media? The Media Viability Accelerator (MVA) is inviting pre-registrations for the MVA Solutions marketplace, ahead of public launch later this month. A solution should be something that supports independent media in improving their financial viability, such as accreditations, advertising, consulting, courses, data, events, funding, investment, memberships, scholarships, technologies and more. To find out more and pre-register, visit https://lnkd.in/eUhaFevF There is no charge for this service. #innovation #mediabusiness #publicprivatepartnership #digitaltool #onlinemarketplace

The Washington State University - Edward R. Murrow College of Communication has joined the Media Viability Accelerator as an MVA Partner! Read more about the college's participation as an MVA partner here - https://lnkd.in/d6xC93qB Welcome Murrow College! The College fosters the development of independent journalism through robust educational programs; emphasizing ethical journalism, critical thinking, and practical skills, equipping students to support and lead independent media organizations globally. Through its various research centers and outreach programs, the college actively engages in promoting a free press and supporting emerging independent media ventures. Partners of the organization are invited to join the MVA and apply for MVA Forward funding opportunities, accessible here: Join the MVA: app.mva.net Funding for independent media: mva.net/aps Learn more about the MVA's other partners here: https://lnkd.in/eKHhR2Mt

🖥 If you have recently joined the MVA and would like some guidance on how get the most out of the platform and get set up for success, a reminder that there are dedicated 'how to' videos, available on the MVA website and the MVA YouTube channel, both linked below. ❔ The videos cover topics such as generating website and social media reports, connecting these properties to the platform for weekly, automated updates and completing the initial account set-up process. https://lnkd.in/e6Mbv_xc https://lnkd.in/euwnXRee #howto #digitaltool #initialsetup #datareports

The International Fund for Public Interest Media (IFPIM) has joined the Media Viability Accelerator as an MVA Partner! Read more about IFPIM's participation as an MVA partner here - https://lnkd.in/eW8bRmF4 Welcome IFPIM! IFPIM is a global initiative that supports independent, public interest journalism in the face of extreme challenges. IFPIM provides financial and strategic assistance to media organizations that are crucial to maintaining informed societies and democratic processes. We invite IFPIM's partners to join the MVA and apply for MVA Forward funding opportunities, accessible here: Join the MVA: app.mva.net Funding for independent media: mva.net/aps Learn more about the MVA's other partners here: https://lnkd.in/eKHhR2Mt

The MVA features in MVA Partner Global Forum for Media Development (GFMD)'s August newsletter, Bottom Line! https://lnkd.in/dVmQzQdc Click through to hear more from GFMD regarding; 1️⃣ MVA Insights - the MVA platform service which tracks media outlet’s business performance, as well as offering outlets the opportunity to learn from others with similar market and organization characteristics. 2️⃣ MVA Solutions (launching this month) - a demand-driven marketplace for products and services aimed at media viability. 3️⃣ Financial Support - multiple funding opportunities of up to $25,000 to help organizations design new strategies for viability and incorporate those into business operations. The Bottom Line is GFMD's monthly guide to media development fundraising, aimed at independent media outlets and their partners. Access the text via LinkedIn (and subscribe) here - https://lnkd.in/ehD4scWe

The National Endowment for Democracy has joined the Media Viability Accelerator as an MVA Partner! Read more about NED's participation as an MVA partner here - https://lnkd.in/gd5j6m35 Welcome NED! The National Endowment for Democracy is a U.S.-based, non-profit organization with a mission to promote and strengthen democratic institutions worldwide and supports a wide array of initiatives, including independent media, civil society organizations, and political parties, with a focus on advancing human rights, fostering democratic governance, and facilitating the free exchange of information. NED recognizes independent media as a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. We invite the National Endowment for Democracy's partners to join the MVA and apply for MVA Forward funding opportunities, accessible here: Join the MVA: app.mva.net Funding for independent media: mva.net/aps Learn more about the MVA's other partners here: https://lnkd.in/eKHhR2Mt

💻✅ ¡Descubre la página de soluciones del Media Viability Accelerator! MVA Solutions será un lugar para cualquier persona u organización conectada a los medios independientes para encontrar soluciones. Si tienes una solución puedes registrarla antes del lanzamiento oficial en septiembre. Accede aquí 👉 https://lnkd.in/eUhaFevF