Why We Need Your Help!
September 18, 2014 marks an exciting turning point in the history of Scotland.
The referendum campaign of the last two years has awakened a renewed vigour and passion in politics never before seen in this country.
Many assertions, promises and accusations have been made by both sides in a debate which has split the nation.
Traditional mainstream media has not served the people well. The views of almost half the population of Scotland have been routinely ignored or even ridiculed by an industry which is far from independent and unbiased.
There needs to be a new, alternative platform which is free from fear or favour. One which will hold the establishment and elected representatives to account. One which will showcase achievements, identify problems and debate the solutions to create a better, fairer and more inclusive society.
Whatever the outcome of the vote Scotland will never be the same again. The people who turned the debate from a political campaign into a grassroots movement for change are not going to fade away quietly and nor should they.
iScot brings a team of multi media professionals, investigative journalists, broadcasters and writers with all the support needed to create a sustainable and credible alternative source of news and information.
iScot will create a new multi-media platform, including a digital magazine which combines text, video and audio to fill the vacuum created by mainstream media.
We want to give a new generation of journalists, broadcasters and opinion formers the opportunity to keep the momentum for change and public engagement.
What We Need & What You Get
Your contribution will help seed fund an online platform hosting a daily web service and monthly digital magazine, incorporating video and audio. Our aim is to lay the foundation for a truly independent media for Scotland.
Our initial target of £ 40,000 will enable us to fund essential start-up equipment and talent to cover the stories that matter. We believe the people of Scotland are no longer willing to take unsubstantiated claims, from whatever source, at face value. A truly independent media exists to be the eyes and ears of the people and to vigorously question and examine the issues which impact us all.
We will provide fair and balanced news coverage of Scotland and its people to audiences around the world.
- £ 40,000 =
- Inaugural Monthly Digital Magazine
- iScot IPTV Channel
- Internet Radio Broadcast.
If we can reach £ 80,000 we can increase our reporting bandwidth to cover more events and issues throughout the country.
- £ 80, 000 =
- 3 x Monthly Digital/Printed Magazine
- iScot IPTV Channel
- Internet Radio Broadcast
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Daily iScot IPTV News Broadcast
If we can reach £ 150,000 we can increase the number of guaranteed issues for printed magazines therefore improve readership numbers in order to attract advertising revenue to become sustainable for the future. We will increase broadcast time and content in IPTV and Radio
- £ 150,000 =
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6 x Monthly Digital/Printed Magazine,
- iScot IPTV Channel
- Internet Radio Broadcast
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Daily iScot IPTV News Broadcast
Risks & Challenges
The success of the project rests on the level of investment and support from stakeholders who share our desire to see a free and transparent media, based in Scotland, controlled and promoted by Scots, for Scots.
As Scotland undergoes a period of change the media landscape will evolve. We have set out a series of funding stages which will enable us to deliver a realistic plan to provide unbiased news and information to the public.
Other Ways You Can Help
To provide a national news service requires more than money. We wish to reflect the views of the people across the country and report on events as they happen and wherever they take place. iScot would welcome contribution of content for consideration and possible publication