Ali Mahmood is Audience Revenue & Engagement Expert at FatChilli for Publishers, where he helps Central European newsrooms develop sustainable revenue strategies to maintain editorial independence. Previously, he served as Deputy Chief of Party for Zinc Network's Central Europe Media Program. With over 15 years of experience in digital media strategy, Ali has worked extensively with journalists and media organizations operating under authoritarian constraints and information restrictions. At Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, he developed censorship circumvention technologies and digital security programs for journalists, while creating digital products across 27 language markets. His work focuses on building trust and engagement when traditional channels are compromised, developing frameworks for audience segmentation in hostile environments, and creating practical strategies for meaningful civic connection.
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With Fabienne Meijer, Kevin Anderson and Ali Mahmood
What happens when social media becomes a threat instead of a tool? Learn from global reporters how to build trust and impact when platforms are compromised and the stakes couldn’t be higher.