The Dutch media landscape
Straight talk about the dutch media landscape, written from the desk. Short, honest guides you can apply before the next deadline.

12 guides
- Building a Dutch media list from scratch in 2026Building a Dutch media list from scratch in 2026 is easier than ever, thanks to specialised platforms that com…
- English-language media in the Netherlands: options for 2026English-language media in the Netherlands are growing, with options ranging from local branches of global outl…
- Finding the right journalist for your story in Holland in 2026Finding the right journalist in Holland in 2026 means moving beyond scatter-shot email blasts. You need a targ…
- Getting covered in regional newspapers in the Netherlands in 2026Getting covered in regional newspapers in the Netherlands in 2026 requires a targeted approach. Dutch regional…
- How ANP and press agencies shape Dutch news in 2026ANP and press agencies remain the backbone of Dutch news in 2026, but their role is shifting from gatekeepers …
- How trust in Dutch news media stands in 2026Trust in Dutch news media has declined to 44% in 2026, continuing a downward trend since the pandemic. The mai…
- Local heroes: pitching city media in the Netherlands in 2026Pitching local media in the Netherlands in 2026 means focusing on regional relevance, hyperlocal angles and pe…
- National versus regional media in the Netherlands in 2026In the Netherlands, national media still set the agenda and reach the largest audiences, but regional media ha…
- Podcasts and newsletters: the new Dutch media in 2026In 2026, Dutch journalists and audiences increasingly rely on podcasts and newsletters for niche, in-depth cov…
- The Dutch media landscape explained for newcomers in 2026The Dutch media landscape in 2026 is a compact but complex mix of national newspapers, public broadcasters, re…
- Trade media in Holland: the overlooked coverage channel of 2026Trade media in the Netherlands are often overlooked by PR teams in favour of national news, yet they reach exa…
- Who owns Dutch media in 2026? A plain overviewDutch media ownership in 2026 is concentrated among a few large players: DPG Media, Mediahuis, and Talpa Netwo…