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Heritiana Ranaivoson is Research Professor at imec-SMIT-VUB in the Media Economic & Policy Unit since 2010. Previously he got a PhD in Economics (Université Paris 1, Panthéon-Sorbonne) and was associate researcher at Mines ParisTech. Having led several research projects at international, national and local levels, funded by public (e.g. European Commission (H2020, Horizon Europe, study contracts), the Unesco) or private (e.g. Google) organizations; he is currently coordinator for the WEAVE (FWO) ALGEPI (understanding ALGorithmic gatekeepers to promote EPIstemic welfare) research project and Work Package leader for both EU Horizon Europe projects Fair MusE (Promoting Fairness of the Music Ecosystem in a Platform-Dominated and Post-Pandemic Europe) and CresCine (Increasing the international competitiveness of the film industry in small European markets). He has published extensively in the fields of cultural and media diversity, media innovation, media policy, online platforms, and the role of recommender systems in cultural industries. His latest co-edited book is ‘European Audiovisual Policy in Transition’ (2023) at Routledge.
External positions
Member, UNESCO Reflection Group on the Diversity of Cultural Expressions in the Digital Environment
2024 → …
Associate Editor, Frontiers in Communication
2023 → …
Member, Europa Nostra ILUCIDARE Special Prize
2020 → 2021
Advisor, STARTS Prize
2018
Member, European Commission Workshop series on Economics of IPR enforcement
2014
Visiting Lecturer, Sciences Po Lille
Dec 2012 → Mar 2015
Visiting Lecturer, Université Saint-Louis – Bruxelles
Jan 2012 → Aug 2012
Visiting Lecturer, institut national de l'audiovisual
Sept 2009 → Sept 2010
Visiting Lecturer, Senghor University (Alexandria)
Feb 2009
Member, Under 40ies Network “Cultural Diversity 2030” initiated by the German Commission for UNESCO in 2007 as part of the German EU Council presidency
2008 → …
Member, UNESCO Expert Group on the Statistical measurement of the diversity of cultural expressions
2007 → 2011
(Visiting) Lecturer, Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne
Aug 2003 → Apr 2015
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EUAR207: StreamSCAPES: Driving Sustainable Climate Transition of Video-On-Demand Platforms at a Time of Transformation
1/03/25 → 31/08/27
Project: Applied
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OZR4256: ULB-VUB Joint Research Group: BIML - Brussels Innovation Media Lab
31/01/24 → 31/01/27
Project: Fundamental
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IOF3028: SHALGO - A valorisation programme for social science and humanities research on algorithmic systems
Ballon, P., Van Audenhove, L., Raats, T., Picone, I., Willems, K., Brengman, M., Van den Broeck, W., Morganti, L., Marien, I., Jacobs, A., Heyman, R., Ranaivoson, H., Smets, A., Kalogeropoulos, A., Delaere, S. & Lievens, B.
1/01/24 → 31/12/28
Project: Applied
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EUAR120: Fair MusE : Promoting Fairness of the Music Ecosystem in a Platform-Dominated and Post-Pandemic Europe
Raats, T., Ranaivoson, H. & Afilipoaie, A.
1/03/23 → 28/02/26
Project: Applied
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Adapting Porter’s five forces model to digital streaming platforms: A framework for the audiovisual ecosystem
Karahan, O., Ranaivoson, H. & Canedo, D., 27 Jun 2025, In: Connectist: Istanbul University Journal of Communication Sciences. 68, p. 143-158 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Exploring ethical and regulatory challenges of AI integration in European newsrooms
Lefèvre, B., Errando, A., Afilipoaie, A., Ranaivoson, H. & Wiart, L., 10 Aug 2025, In: Medijske Studije. 16, 31, p. 56-76 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Special issue › peer-review
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The European Media Freedom Act. A Redoubt for Pluralism in an Increasingly Concentrated Landscape
Afilipoaie, A. & Ranaivoson, H., 27 Jun 2025, Digital Decade: How the EU Shapes Digitalisation Research. Gsenger, R. & Sekwenz, M-T. (eds.). Nomos Verlagsgesellschaft, Vol. 3. p. 273-310 38 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Research › peer-review
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Can Online Music Platforms Be Fair? An Interdisciplinary Research Manifesto
Mazziotti, G. & Ranaivoson, H., 7 Feb 2024, In: International Review of Intellectual Property and Competition Law. 55, p. 249-279 31 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Challenges and opportunities for recommender systems in media markets
Ranaivoson, H. R., Smets, A. & Ballon, P., 20 May 2024, De Gruyter Handbook of Media Economics. Rohn, U., von Rimscha, B. & Raats, T. (eds.). Boston, Berlin: De Gruyter, p. 215-228 14 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Research › peer-review
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Activities
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Regulating the News(rooms): Between AI Policies and Editorial Realities in Europe
Aina Errando (Speaker) & Heritiana Ranaivoson (Contributor)
8 Jul 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Talk or presentation at a conference
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The European Media Freedom Act. A Redoubt for Pluralism in an Increasingly Concentrated Landscape
Adelaida Afilipoaie (Speaker) & Heritiana Ranaivoson (Speaker)
10 Sept 2024 → 11 Sept 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Talk or presentation at a workshop/seminar
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Journal of Digital Media and Policy (Journal)
Maria Trinidad Garcia Leiva (Guest editor) & Heritiana Ranaivoson (Guest editor)
Sept 2023Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Publication peer-review
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Frontiers in Communication (External organisation)
Heritiana Ranaivoson (Participant)
2023 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of peer-review panel or committee
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Comparing initiatives that monitor and assess media diversity in light of (online) media ownership concentration: towards a harmonized assessment framework
Heritiana Ranaivoson (Speaker) & Adelaida Afilipoaie (Speaker)
2 Nov 2023 → 3 Nov 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Talk or presentation at a conference
Thesis
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Adding Value Through Innovation in the Media Sector of Women's Magazines. Comparison of the Hungarian and the US Market
Author: Suranyi, N., Bleyen, V. & Ranaivoson, H. R., May 2014Supervisor: Bleyen, V. (Promotor)
Student thesis: Master's Thesis
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Cash back systems and custumor loyalty
Author: Jiman, R., Ranaivoson, H. R. & Buchinger, U., Dec 2013Student thesis: Master's Thesis
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Crowd Funding Platforms: Analysis of Five Case Studies in the Science and Innovation Sector
Author: Pay, K., Ballon, P. & Ranaivoson, H. R., Dec 2013Student thesis: Master's Thesis
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La gestion du patrimoine musical. La concentration du patrimoine musical et les stratégies des majors de la communication
Author: Ranaivoson, H. R. & Farchy, J., 2003Supervisor: Farchy, J. (External person) (Promotor)
Student thesis: Master's Thesis