PCIM studies, educates, and celebrates achievements of independent media -- those that operate outside traditional corporate structures.
To engage media producers and students in conversation about career paths in independent media, and financially viable ways to disseminate news and information. To examine the impact of independent media institutions on journalism, democracy, and a participatory culture.
Critical thinking, informed dialogue, skepticism, media literacy, inspiring presentations by independent media champions, the annual Izzy Awards . . . excitement about the future of journalism
