Media & Public Spheres

Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you

Media, journalism and new public spheres are facing major challenges:  What are exciting approaches to the platform economy - from subscription models to creator economy, community journalism to non-profit organisations? How are public spheres changing as a result of algorithmic decision-making trained to capture our attention?

The internet used to be a shared space full of joy and experimentation. Today, it is fragmented, marked by disinformation and shifts in power. Who still communicates where, how, and why? Where can we still find spaces for exchange, collective solutions, or simply fun? And which projects keep the internet vibrant and grounded in solidarity?

In a time of heated debates, we are interested in showcasing solutions against disinformation and for better fact-checking, gaining insights via data journalism, discussing the diversity of opinions and perspectives in editorial offices and our media landscape, as well as hearing your experiences with constructive (journalistic) approaches.

We give a stage to big stories and top investigations. Whether fiction or non-fiction, community-based or linear: we want to take a look behind the scenes of investigative documentaries, viral storytelling on TikTok, VR games and podcasts.

The Media Track of re:publica is funded by Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg and supported by Medienanstalt Berlin-Brandenburg.