Beta 2020 resources
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Splice Beta is your media festival.
We believe in the importance of an ecosystem-based approach, and Splice Beta is where it all comes together — where we all come together. It’s a celebration of the amazing work that media startups are doing.
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“#splicebeta has created a virtual space for information, collaboration, and inspiration as well as amazing networking!”
— Patricia Torres-Burd, MDIF
How we built a scrappy impact journalism team within a big media company
“It’s not about what they want to hear, it’s about what they need to hear. You just have to make sure it’s delivered in the right tone on the right platforms,” said Ian Yee from R.AGE on engaging with young viewers.
How to build a data-first mindset in your newsroom
Kuang Keng Kuek Ser, the founder of Malaysia-based DataN which helps newsrooms with data journalism, wants you to know it’s easier than you think.
The media of tomorrow: Inside the world of Malaysian esports
The rise of esports is just as much about a new world of gameplay as it is the birth of a new form of entertainment, explains What’s The Meta Today’s founder Mariah Ahmad.
Preparing for funding — how to plan for an ask before you need it
Kevin Brockland, senior investment officer at MDIF, offers practical tips what to do if you’re looking for investment in your media startup.
What we learned about running memberships in newsrooms
Reader-centric decision-making requires an entire organization to shift its mindset, say Malaysiakini’s Lynn D'Cruz and New Naratif’s Deborah Augustin.
Monetizing your Facebook audience through Instant Articles
Like many newspapers, Malaysia's Sin Chew has been on a journey of transforming the way they work. And like many others, they're finding new ways to optimize monetization on digital platforms.