Dienas Bizness Publisher to Digitalise Its Media With Recovery Fund Support
The Latvian publisher SIA “Izdevniecība “Dienas bizness”” has signed a contract for Recovery Fund support to modernise its media processes. The project covers the digital transformation of DIENAS BIZNESS and DIENAS ŽURNĀLI.
The Latvian publishing company SIA “Izdevniecība “Dienas bizness”” signed a contract on 9 January 2025 with the Central Finance and Contracting Agency. The contract provides support under the measure “Modernisation of media sector company processes”. The measure is financed by the Recovery Fund, and the contract number is 2.2.1.5.i.0/1/24/A/CFLA/004.
Aim of the project
The project aims to carry out the digital transformation of the publications DIENAS BIZNESS and DIENAS ŽURNĀLI. The company says it wants to adapt to modern media consumption habits and to promote interaction between the possibilities of digital and print media.
Planned results
The project sets two deadlines. By 30 June 2025, two digital solutions were to be introduced, namely customer relationship management (CRM) systems.
By 30 June 2026, the company plans to launch two mobile applications and two Smart TV applications. It also plans to expand the functionality of its existing platforms, including the Dienas subscription system (DAS).
The notice about the project was published on 9 January 2025. The source text does not state the amount of funding, and it gives no information on how the project is progressing.
