About the project
State Media Monitor
State Media Monitor is a project of the Media and Journalism Research Center, a research institute that specializes in carrying out media research globally.
588state and public media entries mapped in 2026
168jurisdictions covered
2004the year data collection began
600+researchers who have contributed
The databaseBuilt since 2004 by more than 600 researchers.
This website features the most complete state media database ever built. Collection of data for the State Media Database has been carried out since 2004 under the supervision of Marius Dragomir, a journalist, media expert and scholar who is the center’s director.
Overall, during this period, more than 600 researchers have participated in conducting research that has been used to create this database as part of various projects, including:
Television Across Europe
Regulation, policy and independence of television in Europe.
Mapping Digital Media
The opportunities and risks created by new and digital media in 56 countries.
Media Influence Matrix
How policy and regulation, funding and technology companies affect news media.
Ongoing
How it is kept currentUpdated every year in September and October.
A consortium of experts led by the Media and Journalism Research Center carries out monitoring of the media outlets featured in the database, which is slated to be updated every year in September and October.
Each outlet is classified under the State Media Matrix, which looks at who funds it, who owns and governs it, and who decides its coverage.
People and contactQuestions about the database or an entry are welcome.
- Director
- Marius Dragomir
- Media and Journalism Research Center
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