Membership

As a member of IBT you will have access to journalists and editors, audience insights, bespoke skills training and the networking space to discuss the issues and challenges your organisation faces. You will be part of an important conversation that challenges the prevailing media narratives around global poverty, the climate crisis and human rights.

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"When the media and INGOs work effectively together they can deliver stories which reflect the real world. This helps build interest and support for action to tackle global poverty and the climate crisis"

Mark Galloway
IBT Executive Director

Why you should join now:

Gain direct access to the most influential media executives
Receive original research to ensure you’re kept informed about the latest media trends
Protect and enhance your coverage in the media

As a member you will benefit from...

New Report: Decolonisation – the media challenge

Briefing Notes: Should your organisation leave X/Twitter?

Watch in full: Should your organisation leave X/Twitter?

Charities are falling out of love with X

Briefing Notes: ITV’s On Assignment

Watch in Full: Briefing with On Assignment

The battle for the future of public service media – a view from the Labour Party conference

Briefing Notes: Associated Press

Watch in Full: Briefing with Associated Press

Climate emergency – the media challenge

The world’s most vulnerable need an ambitious UK government

Slides: How can charities do better at engaging young audiences?

Watch in full: The challenge of reporting neglected crises

Watch in full: Social Media Masterclass with Jeremy Skeet

The challenge of reporting neglected crises

Documentaries can help shed light on neglected stories

Submission from the International Broadcasting Trust to the Future Funding of the BBC World Service

Sudan – a wake up call

Briefing Notes: Meet the Editors

Watch in full: Meet the Editors

Briefing Notes: Global Health (BBC News and The Telegraph)

Watch in full: Briefing on Global Health (BBC News and The Telegraph)

Explosive weapons are destroying Gaza. It’s time to stop using them on civilians

Why humanised media coverage of Gaza is so important

Briefing Notes: Sophie Berman, GB News

Watch in full: Briefing with Sophie Berman – Executive Editor of News at GB News

Charity advertising – time for change?

Submission from the International Broadcasting Trust to the DCMS BBC Funding Model Review

Briefing Notes: David Pilling, Africa Editor, FT

Watch in full: Briefing with David Pilling – Africa Editor, FT

Ukraine – the devastating cost of landmines

Submission from the International Broadcasting Trust to the Communications and Digital Lords Select Committee Inquiry into the Future of News: Impartiality, Trust and Technology

Briefing Notes: Al Jazeera

Watch in full: briefing with Ben Rayner from Al Jazeera

Transparency and accountability in the Media Bill

Lessons from my first COP

PowerPoint Slides and Jamboard: Photography Masterclass with Jonathan Perugia

Watch in full: Photography Masterclass with Jonathan Perugia

The power of photography in a changing world

Fighting for Space

The Media Bill and critically-endangered genres

Fighting for Space: International content and the future of public service media in a digital-first era

What would success look like at COP28?

Watch in full: COP28 Briefing

COP 28 – the media challenge

We took the media to see our work in Laos. Here’s how it went

The furore over the BBC’s Israel-Gaza coverage shows how strong and independent it needs to be

The enduring importance of public service broadcasting

Watch in full: Vice News

Briefing Notes: Vice News

The challenge of changing the media narrative

The world must not forget about Afghanistan’s crisis – time is running out

Donkeys are having their moment but they remain in peril

AI can be a powerful tool for campaigners – if used cautiously and ethically

Watch in full: Times Radio

Briefing Notes: Times Radio

The ‘Israel-Palestine conflict’ is more than just an endless cycle of violence – the media needs to tell the whole story

Authentic storytelling – a photographer’s perspective

Briefing Notes: BBC News Channel and BBC World Service

Culture, Media and Sport (CMS) Committee Scrutiny of the Draft Media Bill

Authentic storytelling is now a priority for us

Watch in full: The i Newspaper

Briefing Notes: The i Newspaper

The BBC should rethink its global news coverage

Watch in full: The News Movement

Briefing Notes: The News Movement

Oxfam’s job is to end poverty – we refuse to be distracted by the toxic culture wars

We need to restore trust in the BBC

Families need urgent help to rebuild their lives

Watch in full: Report Launch – TikTok: A Guide for Charities

Should your charity be on TikTok?

TikTok: A Guide for Charities

How to pitch to the Today programme

Briefing Notes: BBC Today

My top five TikTok tips

Watch in full: BBC Today

Small boats crossing the Channel – an avoidable tragedy

Storytelling with a purpose

The World Service is at risk – it needs our support

Watch in full: TikTok Masterclass

How WaterAid found success on TikTok

Watch in full: Reuters

Briefing Notes: Reuters

All eyes are on Qatar – and that’s a good thing

Why we need a new remit for the public service broadcasters

Briefing Notes: The Economist

Watch in full: The Economist

Digital Comms and Membership Officer

Failure to deliver on climate and nature promises will betray future generations

5 things I’ve learnt in the past year about TikTok

Briefing Notes: Unreported World

Watch in full: Unreported World

The battle for the future of Channel 4

Watch in full: Decolonisation Workshop with Peace Direct

Event Notes: Decolonisation Workshop with Peace Direct

Why the media must see the wood for the trees in its climate coverage

Talking to the media – what IBT members say

East Africa: an urgent call to action

Briefing Notes: The Telegraph

Why language matters when covering disability

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Advocacy

We lobby Government, regulators and media organisations to promote coverage of global issues and ensure that international affairs remain central to the UK media agenda.

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Briefings

Regular sessions with journalists and editors from a range of media organisations including Channel 4 News, Unreported World, BBC Radio 4’s Today, Sky News, Al Jazeera, Vice News, BuzzFeed, Mail Online and many more.

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Reports

Provide insight into the changing media landscape for example Video First: making an impact gives tips on how INGOs can be more effective in their use of video online and Podcasts: where next? offers a practical guide for INGOs wishing to launch their own podcasts.

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Training

Provides key skills so that your media, communications and public engagement teams stay up to date with changes to the main social media platforms, and benefit from the latest developments such as shooting and editing with a smartphone.

Newsletters

Receive monthly updates with the latest media industry news, upcoming events, relevant research and audience insights.

Annual dinner

An exclusive event for CEOs to network with media leaders under Chatham House rules. Recent guest speakers have included Liliane Landor, Director of the BBC World Service and Esme Wren, Editor of Channel 4 News.