Digital Funding Models
dynamicsThe transformation of political financing through crowdfunding, small-dollar donations, and subscription platforms that enable independent media and grassroots movements to bypass traditional funding gatekeepers.
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enables
polarization
Digital funding allows niche political content to find sustainable audiences, reducing need for broad appeal
accelerates
fragmentation-of-public-sphere
Subscription models enable creation of distinct information ecosystems with dedicated funding
amplifies
algorithmic-amplification
Funding success triggers platform algorithms to promote content to wider audiences