#THISAMquotes Tena Perišin shares insights on building real connections through mobile journalism, where audience engagement starts with listening, relevance, and trust.

#THISAMquotes Devika Shanker-Grandpierre explores what regulation gets right—and wrong—when it comes to tech, and why the future depends on balancing innovation with responsibility.

#THISAMquotes Stella Tsiarvoula on using creative thinking and a designer’s mindset to bring bold media ideas to life in the “From Idea to Impact” session.

#THISAMquotes Paraskevi Dekoulou on transforming ideas into action through smart project design and media management strategy during her workshop “From Idea to Impact.”

#THISAMquotes Stavros Aristeidis Samouilidis shares how the European Parliament addresses disinformation and information manipulation through tools, policies and a strong focus on protecting public trust in today’s digital environment.

Day 7 at #THISAM2025 explored how we tell difficult stories—through images, oral histories, and bold new ideas. From war zones to grassroots journalism, participants reflected, pitched, and connected. The power of storytelling continues!

From war photography to grassroots journalism, Day 7 was all about stories that matter. Big topics, powerful ideas, and a community that keeps asking the right questions. #THISAM2025

What happens when THISAM participants take on the Pass the Phone challenge? Let’s just say… surprises, laughs, and a lot of media energy. #PassThePhone #THISAM2025 #MediaPeopleThings

#THISAMquotes Dimitrios Bouras on capturing life in warzones—examining how visual storytelling shapes our understanding of conflict, human resilience, and the unseen moments behind the headlines.

#THISAMquotes Holger Briel on oral history and geosemiotic cultural variance—exploring how stories, spaces, and symbols shape the way communities remember, communicate, and connect across cultures.

Day 8 at #THISAM brought 🔥 insights on U.S. media, Gen Z language, and propaganda in pop culture—with Sherri Hope Culver, Diana Filimon & Wolfram Gernot. Plus a special address from the Canadian Consul in Thessaloniki. Eyes wide open.

From global leadership with Dr. Bill Silcock to youth-driven media advocacy with Citizen Crossroads, Day 9 at #THISAM2025 was all about future focus, bold voices, and big ideas taking shape. #LeadershipInMedia #YouthInAction

Day 9 at #THISAM2025 was all about future-forward momentum. 💥 From global leadership in the age of AI with Dr. Bill Silcock to a bold call for youth-driven change by Citizen Crossroads — we’re not just talking about what’s next, we’re building it!

#THISAMquotes Wolfram Gernot on how propaganda hijacks pop culture to manipulate emotions and spread hate—reminding us that decoding entertainment is key to resisting disinformation in today’s media landscape.

We wrapped up #THISAM2025 with capstone projects, certificates, and lots of proud faces. From mobile journalism to podcasting, our participants showed up, stood out, and rocked the final day. Huge thanks to all the trainers, profs, and future media leaders who made it happen.

We rocked it, THISAM-style. From capstone projects to certificates, the final day brought energy, emotion, and a whole lot of pride. Big thanks to our powerhouse community of students, trainers, and media experts who made this journey unforgettable. #THISAM2025

To all the amazing trainers, professors, journalists, and media pros who made THISAM 2025 what it was—thank you. You brought the spark, the wisdom, and the vibes. This community wouldn’t be the same without you. #THISAM2025

Destination: unknown but the journey was unforgettable. To the amazing participants of THISAM 2025—from Canada, Greece, India, the Philippines, the United States, Romania, Croatia, Egypt, Slovenia, China, and the Netherlands—thank you for the energy!

Our first THISAM 2025 capstone is here: a mobile journalism take on the Thessaloniki Metro. How is this long-awaited project changing how people move, meet, and talk in the city? #THISAM2025 #ThessalonikiMetro #MobileJournalism

Story 2 in our #THISAM2025 Capstone Series shifts from metro lines to city vibes. Through mobile journalism, participants captured the everyday rhythm of Thessaloniki — street sounds, quiet corners, and the pace of a city in motion. #CapstoneStories #MobileJournalism