From Caring About to Caring For – What Spotlight on Care Shows About Participatory Media
The first edition of Spotlight on Care on Soar Sound is not simply a programme about unpaid carers. It is a practical demonstration of what […]
Evaluation
Beyond Metrics: Using the UKSPF Survey Tool to Strengthen Community Communications
In the often undervalued but vital work of community communications, evaluation is frequently viewed as a necessary administrative task—something to satisfy funders, rather than support […]
Community Media Research is Not a Spectator Sport
Community media is frequently described in terms of its potential to support civic participation, foster local identity, and promote inclusive communication. Yet for those seeking […]
Defining Community Media – A Pragmatic Approach to Evaluation
Community media and communication practices thrive when they are clearly defined and consistently evaluated. At Decentered Media, we recognise that effective evaluation must be grounded […]
How Do We Define the Social Value of Community Media
Community media and community-focused communications projects are essential in giving people the tools, spaces, and opportunities to tell our own stories, amplify marginalised voices, and […]
Evaluating Community Media as Sensemaking
In this post I want to explore the role of community media in fostering a sense of meaningfulness, belonging, purpose, and social connection among various […]