Media Startup Incubator plays the most significant role in fulfilling the mission of TELL UNTOLD PUBLISHING LTD
By building, funding and promoting alternative media organizations as for-profit cooperatives or Journalist-owned companies, we aim to democratise media ownership and ensure that journalism remains a powerful tool for truth, accountability, and positive change.
The incubator runs multiple programmes to help build these media startups
Each programme may be targeting to solve different media ecosystem issues that may be global or regional; but the media startups built around them have the following characteristics
- 100% For-profit Impact, media Startups
- Democratic governance and collective ownership
- Legal incorporation in the UK (Irrespective of the actual location of operation or target market ( We take care of all legal processes involved)
- Leverages 4ir tech & neo-economies
Globally scalable business model
Building
Infrastructure Development
- Support the construction and setup of physical and digital infrastructure for newspapers, magazines, and TV channels
- Ensure these media outlets have access to cutting-edge technology and tools necessary for modern journalism.
Legal and Administrative Support
- Provide legal assistance in setting up for-profit cooperative structures and navigating regulatory requirements in different regions.
- Offer ongoing administrative support to ensure efficient and compliant operations of the media cooperatives..
Training and Capacity Building
- Organize workshops and training sessions for journalists, editors, and media professionals on cooperative management, investigative journalism, and digital media skills.
- Develop comprehensive training programs on ethical journalism and fact-checking to maintain high standards of reporting.
Funding
Seed Funding for New Ventures
- Provide initial capital to launch alternative media startups, ensuring they have the resources needed to establish a strong foundation.
- Focus on diverse geographical locations to promote a global presence of independent media voices.
Grant Programs
- Offer grants to existing small-scale alternative media outlets to expand their operations and reach.
- Implement a transparent and fair selection process to ensure funds are allocated to initiatives that align with our mission and values.
Crowdfunding Support
- Assist media cooperatives in setting up and managing crowdfunding campaigns to raise additional funds.
- Provide expertise and resources to maximize the effectiveness of these campaigns.
Promoting
Marketing and Public Relations
- Develop and execute marketing campaigns to raise awareness of new and existing alternative media organizations.
- Utilize social media, public events, and collaborations with other media outlets to broaden reach and impact.
Partnerships and Collaborations
- Forge partnerships with like-minded organizations, NGOs, and educational institutions to amplify our mission and extend our network.
- Collaborate with other alternative media platforms to share resources, stories, and best practices.
Audience Engagement
- Implement strategies to increase audience participation and membership in media cooperatives.
- Foster a sense of community ownership and responsibility through interactive platforms and feedback mechanisms.