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We are Martin Maška from the Czech Republic and Bilal Ata Aktas from Turkey. Soon you will learn more about us and our role on this platform, as we want to dedicate this first editorial article to what you can look forward to on our website and social media. Our team is working on daily content, in-depth journalistic pieces, and thematic documentary series, especially in the form of video and podcast. Every day we are going to publish at least two new pieces.

Variety of content is very important for PulseZ, and so is the stance to the production – even though our activities are financed by the European Commission and some pieces reflect on current affairs, we do not follow any political or economic agenda and do not allow any biases or interests to influence what is published on our channels. This may seem to be very rare in today’s turbulent and often polarised social environment, however, we chose this dedication to create and help as many content creators to publish topics and stories characterised by three ingredients: about Europe as it really is and people living there, for youth, and by youth.

We have already published numerous data journalism articles, which are accompanied by nice info-graphics or short videos for social media. They allow fast comparison of situations in many European countries, but also that very often the same issue is present across the whole continent. When there is an issue, there can also be a solution – hence PulseZ will be highlighting successful stories that can help or motivate more people, even if they live far away. That is why we call one category of topics “connecting the dots”.

Other articles, for example interviews, are presenting inspiring young people, activities and projects, or tools that support well-being or ability to uncover manipulation. We have also started a series of articles about Erasmus+ experiences or interesting public sites and stories around them. There is already quite a lot, although April is kind of a testing month for us. More content formats and topics will be on PulseZ in May. We believe you will be a part of it – after you complete just one module in the online training you can submit your content, receive feedback from us, and get the final piece published.

We value openness and interactivity in media, going beyond old fashioned approaches, but still keeping ethical and professional standards. Involving the audience in production planning and content creation, collaborating with people who are concerned by the topic, or giving you insights behind PulseZ curtains – all of that help raise trust in media in the era of increasing and almost omnipresent misinformation and fake content. Another way to make your experience different will be through gamification tools, such as interactive videos and various exercises based on published stories.

Launch of the new platform is like a festive period and an occasion to wish for something nice. We wish all contributors that their content will find a big audience and will be popular; training attendees that they get valuable know-how and skills; all readers and followers that they find interesting, inspiring, and useful stories; all people involved with PulseZ that our collaboration and experience will be enjoyable; and to everyone that they make new connections.

Rhythm of PulseZ is already accelerating. Let’s create and feel the beat of Europe and youth on a platform that has rizz!

Until next editorial or our another encounter on the PulseZ, yours Martin and Bilal.

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