Context

Media everywhere work according to the political, legal and social context of the respective country. Media diversity can flourish according to the legal regulations and implementation of these regulations. Legal framework can promote freedoms or censor media outlets; while economy can shape the independence of the media outlets, as advertising remains one of the key financing tools for media. The characteristics of a society determine which media sectors are more popular and have the strongest influence on the opinion of the public.

History

How has the media sector evolved throughout history? Which political changes impacted the sector?

Society

Which societal conditions influence the consumption of media in Turkey? How are journalists treated?

Politics

In which kind of political system is the sector active? How are public authorities governing the media?

Economy

How are media financed? Which is the media sector attracting most investment?

Media Consumption

What type of media is most consumed by people of Turkey? Which media is important for news?

Technology

How does tech context affect the media landscape, and especially the ownership structures, and the other way around? What are the relations between the government and the tech companies?

Law

What is the basic legal background for the media environment? What have been the key changes in media law in the past 5-10 years?