Media Outlet DESPITE MEDIA GROUP (UTV) Date of first publication 15/07/2024 Date of Latest Change 14/07/2024

2. Editorial Mission

2.1. Editorial Mission Statement

The Media Outlet shall disclose its editorial mission statement which shall be consistent with the fundamental ethical principles of trustworthy journalism, and, as described in the Preamble, should incorporate principles of: ethical practice, good governance, self-regulation and Engagement with the public. A Media Outlet shall set out how it proposes to uphold these journalism principles through its Editorial Guidelines and processes which shall include arrangements in relation to internal accountability and of appropriate external accountability (see clauses 9 – 15). Best practice is to have these arrangements codified and made available publicly.

Does your Media Outlet have an editorial mission statement, or stated set of principles or editorial values?

Yes

Provide that statement here.

Despite Media is one of the biggest media conglomerates in Ghana being present on tv, radio and online media. Despite Group of Companies (DGC) is the umbrella for a number of companies, such as Peace FM, Neat FM , Hello FM, Okay FM, UTV and Peacefmonline.com.
The success of Peace FM set the pace for the opening of other radio stations under the group name Despite Company Limited. Today Despite Media operates three radio stations in Accra, one in the Ashanti region and dozens of affiliates across the length and breadth of the country.
More than just a traditional broadcaster, Despite media is today evolving into a content company, the home of Ghana's Most Popular programming and a multimedia leader with a solid presence in the country. The stations (OkayFM, NeatFM, HelloFM, PeaceFM) deliver services to all Ghanaians on platforms ranging from news, online radio and audio on demand.

The stations are also well-noted to be listener-focused with innovative on-air programs, promotions, outdoor events and comprehensive news.

Is that statement posted online?

Yes

What is the URL where it is published?

https://despitemedia.com/pages/aboutus/