For episode two, we spoke to Salam Omer, former editor-in-chief and currently a consultant of KirkukNow in Iraq. Launched in 2011, it is the only specialized media platform for citizens in Iraq's disputed territories. On the podcast, he talks about crisis preparedness, the importance of a diverse newsroom, and funding for his organization. Get in touch: dw-akademie.surviveandthrive@dw.com
DW Akademie invites media managers who have developed innovative and sustainable business models to share their experiences. We'll talk about how they survive in a challenging media landscape and what motivates them. We ask about funding models, best practices and recipes for success, as well as difficulties and bad decisions.
Our host is Janelle Dumalaon, journalist and DW Business anchor. Follow her @janelledumalaon on Twitter.
Editorial team: Petra Aldenrath, Jasmin Rietdorf and Eva-Maria Senftleben
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