Blankspot

Blankspot is a Swedish digital media organization founded in 2015 that publishes independent journalism without advertisements or paywalls. Headquartered in Sweden, the company relies entirely on reader support to maintain editorial freedom while covering complex global issues ranging from African development to digitalization impacts.

• History: Established by Brit Stakston and Martin Schibbye, who also serve as responsible editor-in-chief, the outlet has published thousands of articles over nearly a decade.
• Innovation: The organization produces multimedia content including books, exhibitions, school tours on journalism, and a separate podcast not subject to editorial decisions.
• Sustainability: Financial independence is ensured through direct reader contributions via Swish rather than corporate advertising or subscription paywalls.
• Certifications: Blankspot has received multiple prestigious awards, including the Stora Journalistpriset for innovation in 2015 and 2022, as well as the Sveriges Radio Medieormen prize.