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Strengthening Independent Minority Media

Strengthening Independent Minority Media. 2008 - 2011. The SIMM Team. Andrew Clayton Chief Of Party. Emine Berisha Dep. Chief Of Party. Aferdita Krasniqi Grants and Finance Manager. Florent Ismaili Bookkeeper and Grants Coordinator. Branislav Krstic Production and

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Strengthening Independent Minority Media

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  1. Strengthening Independent Minority Media 2008 - 2011

  2. The SIMM Team Andrew Clayton Chief Of Party Emine Berisha Dep. Chief Of Party Aferdita Krasniqi Grants and Finance Manager Florent Ismaili Bookkeeper and Grants Coordinator Branislav Krstic Production and Training Coordinator Arlinda Gjaka Office Coordinator Driton Qeriqi Media Law Advisor Shkumbin Rama Tech. Media Advisor Strengthening Independent Minority Media

  3. SIMM’s Predecessor • Two sustainable independent TV stations • Soundly run businesses with strong audience share • Profitable and reliable transmission network • Effective media lobbying and protection Strengthening Independent Minority Media

  4. SIMM’s Predecessor KMAP Support for Serbian Language Media • Strong professional relationships • TV and radio skills development • Audience research and marketing support • Program production support Strengthening Independent Minority Media

  5. Strengthening Independent Minority Media Television • TV Herc, TV Mir, TV Most, TV Puls, (TV Zoom) • Most people watch RTS, Pink, B92, Fox • Local and Kosovo news content needs development • Rebroadcast material • Only sustainable at low level of activity Strengthening Independent Minority Media

  6. Strengthening Independent Minority Media Television • Equipment grants to improve local newsgathering • Program incentive grants to strengthen local programming • Local and international consultancy support • Audience research and consultancy support • Regional advertising and marketing consultancy • Building a network Strengthening Independent Minority Media

  7. Strengthening Independent Minority Media Radio • Radio KIM, Radio Kontakt Plus, Radio Gorazdevac • Radio Borzani and Radio Klokot • Better news services and own programming • Dependent on donors or KFOR Strengthening Independent Minority Media

  8. Strengthening Independent Minority Media Rebuilding the KOSMA radio network • Constructed by OSCE in 2003. Microwave technology • Not technically alive. Three stations pick up FM signals • Does not cover Leposavic, Gjilane, Strpce, Vitia. (30,000+ people) Strengthening Independent Minority Media

  9. Strengthening Independent Minority Media Options for rebuilding and extending the network • Repair existing system + 1 extra station • Repair existing system + Comrex units • Replace entirely with Comrex (only $3,000 per unit) • Maintenance costs and TRA fees Strengthening Independent Minority Media

  10. Strengthening Independent Minority Media Making KOSMA and stations sustainable • Selling advertising and sponsorship through the network • Encouraging employment of sales staff • Being more ambitious about sales targets Strengthening Independent Minority Media

  11. Strengthening Independent Minority Media Minority Media Fund and IMC • Assistance in preparation of MMF administration • Representation on the commission • Legal and consultancy support for IMC • Lobbying for civil society representatives on IMC council • Lobbying on behalf of Serbian media with IMC Strengthening Independent Minority Media

  12. Strengthening Independent Minority Media 2008 - 2011

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