Better Media

Welcome to the Better Media Meetup Group.
Think media moguls have too much influence in our society?
Dream of community-led media and co-ops in every neighbourhood?
Work as an independent journalist, filmmaker, or photographer?
Want to democratise and mutualise the BBC?
Unsure what this is all about, but curious to learn more?

You’re in the right place.

We’re a community for people who care about creating and building a more independent, accountable and democratic media landscape. Whether you're a seasoned media activist or just starting to explore these issues, this group is a space to connect, learn, and take action.

Join us in:

• A growing movement of independent news outlets and public interest journalists, founded on democratic and grassroots support
• New initiatives for genuine public accountability, promoting trustworthy journalism and challenging harmful and unethical practices
• A strong, active coalition of campaign groups, civil society organisations and activist networks working together to develop new models and solutions for a better media.

See also our Better Media Facebook group to stay connected.

A Note from the New Admins
Hello everyone! We're here from the Independent Media Association and News Club UK, and we're stepping in to help revitalise this group, as it is super exciting to see so many people passionate about changing the media! We're plugged into loads of great events that media activists are organising, and we’ll be posting about them here.

Got an event to share?
Want to help run the group or organise meetups?
We’d love to hear from you!

A Little Background
This group was set up by Josef Davies-Coates while Campaign Coordinator for the Media Reform Coalition. It was later revived when he became National Organiser for the Campaign for Press and Broadcasting Freedom (CPBF). Now, it's in the hands of the Better Media team and News Club admins, and we’re just getting started!