ENTR has over 13 million video views in four months

30 September 2021

ENTR has over 13 million video views in four months

Last spring, international broadcasters DW and France Médias Monde, in a joint venture with multiple media organizations, launched the digital media project ENTR in six EU countries. With a target group aged 18 to 34 and diverse social media content in six languages, ENTR has been a success story right from the start. In just four months, its videos have garnered more than 13 million views on partners’ websites and social media platforms.

Users have responded favorably to the range of topics that closely align to the interest of young EU citizens. ENTR produces a wide net of content exploring topics such as climate change, education and work, culture, new technologies, health, migration, and social issues such as solidarity and justice. Young, diverse editorial teams from six participating countries produce videos in English, French, German, Romanian, Polish and Portuguese. They subsequently adapt them for multilingual audiences, giving users access to stories from across Europe in multiple languages.

Since May 2021, video views have been evaluated across all platforms and in all six languages. The content is particularly successful on ENTR’s Facebook channels, which account for nearly half of all views. Around a third of views are generated via the partners’ websites and around ten percent each on YouTube and Instagram.

Polish-language content has proven the most popular to date. Primarily viewed on a partner website, it has received the biggest share of views, about one third of the total usage since mid-May. French language videos on Facebook rank second, accounting for 25 to 30 percent of all views per month. In third and fourth place are the English and German posts, generating traffic mostly on Instagram.

Relevant content and positive prospects

“We have seen that cross-linguistic content which deals with strong views and controversial topics such as gender equality or self-identity does particularly well,” says Gönna Ketels, ENTR Head of Content. “The editorial teams work together to set a content focus each week. This is always exciting because we look at topics differently in all ENTR countries, often resulting in completely new approaches. Our editorial teams tailor all content to their target groups. Jointly produced formats such as topic maps, voxpops and explainer galleries always provide a European context across languages. And we adapt videos from the other languages each week that are relevant to the entire ENTR community.”

ENTR media initiative aims at promoting European youth exchange and heightening awareness around a common identity. It is funded by the European Union and the German Foreign Office.

On the future of ENTR, Patrick Leusch, DW Head of European Affairs and ENTR Project Director, says: “The project’s great success from the outset confirms that we have struck a chord with our audience and created an attractive offer for young Europeans. In the medium term, we want to expand ENTR to include other languages and media partners. We hope that the German Foreign Office and MEPs from various parties and member states, as well as the EU Commission, will continue to support us in the coming years.”

ENTR at EYE 2021

On October 8 and 9, ENTR will participate as a partner at the European Youth Event (EYE) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg. The hybrid event is part of the European Parliament’s week-long youth consultation process for the Conference on the Future of Europe. Thousands of young EU citizens between the ages of 16 and 30 join in to exchange views with experts, activists, influencers, and decision-makers. Further information can be found at: https://european-youth-event.europarl.europa.eu/de/.

ENTR partners

Alongside Deutsche Welle (GERMANY), which coordinates the project, and France Médias Monde (FRANCE) are the following ENTR partners:

GERMANY: Zeit Online, Genshagen Stiftung, and Good Conversations

PORTUGAL: RTP (Rádio e Televisão de Portugal)

POLAND: RASP (Ringier Axel Springer Polska)

ROMANIA: RFI România (France Médias Monde Group) and G4 Media (Group 4 Media Freedom and Democracy)

IRELAND: Tailored Films

ENTR in English

https://entr.net/en/

https://www.instagram.com/en.entr/

https://www.youtube.com/c/enentr/videos

https://www.facebook.com/en.entr

ENTR in German

https://entr.net/de/

https://www.instagram.com/de.entr/

https://www.youtube.com/c/deentr

https://www.facebook.com/deu.entr

[Source: DW press release]

NHK World September programme highlights

2 September 2021

NHK World September programme highlights

Empty Homes, Shattered Dreams

China’s ‘Ghost Castles’

September 11 Sat.

1:10 / 7:10 / 13:10 / 19:10

A curious sight has emerged in the economically flourishing cities of China: Apartment buildings in which construction halts midway. Locals refer to them as “ghost castles.” Residents of one such building in Wuhan live in rooms without water or electricity, struggling under the financial weight of repaying the mortgage for an unfinished home. This program examines the shadow behind real estate development through the turmoil faced by the residents who have become victims of a ghost castle.

Satoyama Kitchen Diary

Summer veggies and freshwater flavours

September 24 Fri.

14:30 / 20:30 / 3:10 / 10:10

Savor the food culture of Hida Takayama with the Kogawa family. For hundreds of years, people in this area of Japan have let the seasons be their guide as to what to eat. Natural farming produces delectable vegetables for dining. Herbs from the garden make their way into tea. Traditional dishes include salted squid and cucumber mixed with sake lees, and river fish stewed with sansho peppers. It’s all part of what’s known as the satoyama lifestyle, relying on locally produced ingredients while aiming for zero waste.

GRAND SUMO Highlights

Daily during tournaments

The best of today’s sumo! Enjoy daily highlights of this dynamic sport with background info and play-by-play commentary adding to the excitement!

The Pride of Namie

How a Beloved Sake Made its Way Home

September 18 Sat.

0:10 / 6:10 / 12:10 / 18:10

People in Namie loved their hometown sake, Iwaki Kotobuki. The brewery, however, was one of the places in Fukushima prefecture devastated by the Great East Japan Earthquake. The owner never lost hope of restoring production, even though he had to move to a neighboring prefecture. With support from back home, he succeeded in recreating the taste ten years after the disaster.

NHK WORLD programme highlights August

3 August 2021

NHK WORLD programme highlights August

Part 1 Paavo Järvi: Bruckner, Symphony No.1 in C minor

Part 2 Roger Norrington: Beethoven, Symphony No. 6 in F major, op. 68 “Pastorale”

Part 3 Christoph Eschenbach: Brahms, Symphony No. 1 in C minor, op. 68

The fifth in the series presentation of Masterpieces Performed by NHK Symphony Orchestra is a 2021 Summer Special showcasing the orchestra performing the symphonies of Bruckner, Beethoven and Brahms with three world-renowned conductors. Enjoy the vibrant music forged by the NHK Symphony Orchestra and each conductor’s highly individual interpretations that created these unforgettable performances. Music critic Katayama Morihide and presenter Yamamoto Miki sets the scene in an introductory segment to the prerecorded concerts.

A recent discovery of films from post-WWⅡTokyo has provided valuable and, in some cases, unknown information about life in Japan at the time. We learn that Tokyo swallowed people, materials and money like a black hole, a metaphor for the black markets that sprang up overnight peddling goods from the Japanese army and U.S. military. People dove into these markets to survive the tough times. And those who profited gained power, moving the economy and politics forward. Tokyo Black Hole reveals the rarely discussed truth about real-life events in “Year Zero” of post-war Tokyo. It follows a young man living in present-day Tokyo who travels back in time and has “hands-on” experiences. His journey helps us understand the hardships of the time, and gives a better sense of how some people prospered despite the difficult circumstances.

TOKYO EYE 2020

Wednesdays

0:30 / 5:30 / 10:30 / 15:30 / 21:30

Must-see Tokyo! Be like a local as you journey through this amazing city. Great food, unique shopping, plus the best and latest things to see and do.

Zero Waste Life

Fridays

1:45 / 6:45 / 12:45 / 17:45 / 22:45

Meet people around Japan who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of “MOTTAINAI,” which values cherishing the things we have.

NHK WORLD programme highlights July

1 July 2021

NHK WORLD programme highlights July

The Kengo Kuma Monologue

My principles of architecture

July 24 Sat

0:10 / 6:10 / 12:10 / 18:10

World-renowned architect Kengo Kuma is known for unique designs that reinterpret traditional Japanese aesthetics, and aim to re-balance the relationship between humanity and the environment. In this program, Kuma describes his architectural philosophy based on five essential principles of Hole, Particles, Softness, Oblique, and Time, revealing them in his distinctive projects around the world.

Blooming Miracles

A 93-year-old Cherry Tree Guardian’s Moving Mission

July 31 Sat

0:10 / 6:10 / 12:10 / 18:10

A 16^th generation sakuramori (cherry blossom guardian) calls caring for a 150-year-old tree “his greatest challenge ever.” The lone tree stands atop a small hill in Yokohama. The locals lovingly call it “Oshima-zakura-san.” When the possibility of cutting it down arises, Sano Touemon comes to the rescue with a transplant plan. It’s a difficult mission, compounded by the pandemic, but the sakuramori perseveres.

Core Kyoto

Thursdays

0:30 / 5:30 / 10:30 / 15:30 / 21:30

The timeless heart of Japan’s ancient capital. Against its rich backdrop of culture and tradition, today’s Kyoto continues to innovate and inspire.

Roots of Tokyo

Episode 1: Edo, City of Water

July 10th

15:10 / 22:10 / 5:10 / 10:10

Episode 2: Edo, City of Fire

July 17th

15:10 / 22:10 / 5:10 / 10:10

Until 1868, Tokyo was called Edo. By the 1700s, it had the highest population of any city in the world, surpassing both London and Paris. But how did the largest metropolis on the planet evolve? Clues are coming to light in Tokyo and around the world. Featuring newly discovered evidence and the latest in CGI simulation, experience the engineering sophistication and unique community of Tokyo 150 years ago.

[Source: NHK WORLD press release]

Deutsche Welle Global Media Forum 2021 14/15 June

10 June 2021

Deutsche Welle Global Media Forum 2021 14/15 June

DW’s mainly virtual Global Media Forum (GMF) on June 14 and 15 will feature high-profile speakers, guests and participants from more than 160 countries. They will discuss aspects of this year’s theme “Disruption and innovation” in panel discussions and workshops. Registration on the website gmf.dw.com is free of charge. The live stream from the DW headquarters in Bonn can also be accessed via that website.

The media conference will be opened by German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday morning, 10 a.m. (CEST). Minister-President of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia Armin Laschet (CDU party) and Minister of State for International Cultural Policy at Germany’s Federal Foreign Office Michelle Müntefering will also address the audience, as well as Annalena Baerbock, Chairwoman of the Green party of Germany, and the Mayor of Bonn, Katja Dörner.

German media experts at the GMF 2021 include

Julia Becker, Chairwoman of the Supervisory Board, Funke Mediengruppe

Ellen Ehni, Editor-in-Chief Television, Westdeutscher Rundfunk (WDR)

Tobias Schmid, Director Media Authority in the German state of North-Rhine Westphalia

International experts from the fields of politics, journalism, human rights and academia include

Anne Applebaum, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and historian, USA

Audrey Tang, Digital Minister of Taiwan

Elif Shafak, British-Turkish novelist

Felipe Neto, YouTube star and influencer, Brazil

Irene Khan, UN Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression and Opinion, Bangladesh

Kenneth Roth, Executive Director, Human Rights Watch (HRW), USA

Jesper Doub, Director of News Partnerships, Facebook, Germany

Leymah Roberta Gbowee, Noble Peace laureate, Gbowee Peace Foundation Africa, Liberia

Maria Ressa, journalist and CEO of Rappler, Indonesia

Nuseir Yassin, founder & CEO of Nas Daily, Israel

Noel Curran, Director General, European Broadcasting Union (EBU), Ireland

Philipp Justus, Vice President Central Europe, Google, Germany

Steven Pinker, cognitive scientist, Harvard University, USA

Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, opposition politician, Belarus

Timothy Snyder, author and Richard C. Levin Professor of History, Yale University, USA

Vĕra Jourová, Vice-President for Values and Transparency, European Commission, Czech Republic

The two-day-conference will offer discussions and insights on topics such as digitalization, democracy, cyber security, constructive journalism and countering misinformation – and how these topics are interconnected. Here are a few highlights:

Digital platforms are increasingly becoming gatekeepers in the battle for users’ attention. How can media benefit from the innovative power of these intermediaries? How can they support each other with innovation while strengthening journalism? These topics will be discussed by Vĕra Jourová, Vice-President of the European Commission, Philipp Justus, Vice President Central Europe at Google, Naja Nielsen, Digital Director BBC News, and Julia Becker, Chairwoman of the Supervisory Board of the Funke Mediengruppe: “Looking into the future – A fruitful endeavor? Social media and journalism” on Monday, June 14,10:30 a.m. (CEST).

Entr.net is a new multilingual social media offer for young EU citizens, initiated by DW and France Médias Monde in partnership with media outlets in six European countries. On June 14 at 2:40 p.m. (CEST), the editors will present the unique project. In an additional session at 3:15 p.m., attendees will discuss “Breaking up national media bubbles – cross-border collaborative journalism initiatives.”

Constructive journalism can be easily confused with feel-good journalism or positive news as a recent internal study conducted by DW’s Trends and Knowledge team shows. So what exactly is constructive journalism? On June 14, 2:00 p.m. (CEST), the GMF session “Beyond who, what, when, where, and how – Exploring constructive journalism” will provide some answers, with experts Ruona Meyer (Solutions Journalism Network), Ulrik Haagerup (Constructive Institute) and Ellen Heinrichs (DW).

Timothy Snyder, professor of history at Yale University, will explore disruption in western societies in his impulse: “What went wrong?- Disrupted democracies and the media” on June 15, 11.20 a.m. (CEST)

Limited access to reliable information, misinformation on social media and restrictions on press freedom: journalists worldwide are under constant pressure in the pandemic. How are local and community media functioning in the pandemic? And how can newsrooms survive and come out of the crisis stronger? Media experts Teresa Chirwa-Ndanga (Media Institute of Southern Africa), Belén Pardo Herrero (Vokaribe Radio 89.6 FM) and Dina Aboughazala (EGAB.co) will explore in the session “Information saves lives – The role of local media in fighting the infodemic,” hosted by DW Akademie on June 15, 3:00 p.m. (CEST).

DW Freedom of Speech Award 2021

The annual DW Freedom of Speech Award ceremony on June 14, 5:20 p.m. (CEST) is one of the highlights of the GMF. Nigerian journalist Tobore Ovuorie is the seventh and second female laureate. Her undercover investigation into human trafficking and sex work helped her shed light on the mafia networks which operate between Nigeria and Europe. Since 2015, the DW Freedom of Speech Award has been honoring journalists’ outstanding commitment to human rights and particularly, freedom of expression.

Partner sessions

This year, numerous partner organizations from all over the world will be contributing their topics to the Deutsche Welle media conference by hosting and joining several sessions – including the Friedrich Naumann Foundation (based in Istanbul), the Association of German Newspaper Publishers (Berlin), the WDR and the Goethe Institute (Munich).

The DW Global Media Forum is Germany’s only international conference for representatives of the media from all over the world. Together with its main partners, the German Federal Foreign Office, the State of North Rhine-Westphalia, the Foundation for International Dialogue of the Savings Bank in Bonn, the Federal ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development and the City of Bonn, DW offers media professionals a unique opportunity for interdisciplinary discussions with opinion-leaders from different fields around the pressing issues of our time.

[Source: DW press release]