StampMedia
StampMedia vzw is Antwerp-based non-profit and the first youth press agency in Flanders, training reporters under 26, delivering media-literacy workshops and educational dossiers to schools, and producing custom video and podcast content for non-profit clients across Belgium and the Netherlands.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2008
- HeadquartersAntwerp, Belgium
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingServices
What StampMedia does
StampMedia (StampMedia vzw) is a Belgian non-profit organization headquartered in Antwerp at De Coninckplein 26 (Site Permeke) and is described as the first and only youth press agency in Flanders. Founded in 2008, the organization operates with 11 full-time staff supported by a pool of young freelance media makers, and has been formally recognized by the Flemish Association of Journalists (Vlaamse Vereniging van Journalisten) as an 'algemeen nieuwsmedium' (general news medium), allowing it to operate under its own editorial statute.
The organization's offering is built on three pillars. First, Publications — a youth-led newsroom where reporters under 26 produce articles, video, photo, audio, and opinion pieces under professional editorial guidance, with content distributed to mainstream Flemish media and, since March 2026, to the Dutch NewZroom platform. Second, Educatieve Workshops — media-literacy and media-making workshops, a multi-day Mediaweek program, and 18 opinion dossiers co-developed with Mediawijs for the Nieuws in de Klas initiative, targeted at secondary schools across Flanders. Third, Media op Maat — a custom media production service (mini-documentaries, portrait videos, social media video, event video, podcasts) sold at a €400 fixed day rate to non-profit and social-sector clients. Supporting infrastructure includes a podcast studio, green-screen studio, and professional camera/audio equipment available to youth and freelancers.
StampMedia's go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, complemented by direct outreach for B2B services. Revenue comes from three streams: custom production (project-based, no VAT as a vzw), workshops (quote-based per session or per week), and subsidies/grants that underpin the mission. Distribution of services is entirely direct — no e-commerce or self-serve platform; bookings are made via email, phone, or website contact. The organization is governed independently as a vzw with no parent company or external equity investment, and pursues a partnership-heavy expansion strategy with entities such as Mediawijs, Nieuws in de Klas, #UseTheNews (Netherlands), LimeNet & Media Diversity Institute, and Connect for Global Change.
StampMedia firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- StampMedia
- Legal name
- StampMedia vzw
- Website
- https://stampmedia.be
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2008
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- StampMedia vzw is Antwerp-based non-profit and the first youth press agency in Flanders, training reporters under 26, delivering media-literacy workshops and educational dossiers to schools, and producing custom video and podcast content for non-profit clients across Belgium and the Netherlands.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
StampMedia industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Youth Media Services
- NAICS
- Broadcasting and Content Providers (516), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (516210), Postproduction Services and Other Motion Picture and Video Industries (51219)
- SIC
- Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812), Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Children’s News & Current Affairs Programming (MPABAKAK)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Educational/Instructional Public Media Services (Schools, Distance Learning) (MPABADAH), Public Media Digital Platforms & Streaming (Apps, On-demand, Podcasts) (MPABADAG), Live-Action Kids & Family Production (MPADABAF)
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Where StampMedia is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Antwerp
- HQ country
- Belgium
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
StampMedia business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Media op maat (Custom Media Production): StampMedia produces custom video, podcast, portrait, social media video, and event coverage for non-profit organizations. Pricing is a fixed day rate of €400. Revenue is project-based, with a pool of young freelance media makers compensated through these productions. As a non-profit (vzw), no VAT is charged.
- Educational Workshops: StampMedia delivers media literacy and media-making workshops to schools and youth organizations. Workshops are booked directly and priced per session or week (Mediaweek). The organization also develops opinion dossiers for teachers as part of the Nieuws in de Klas project.
- Subsidies and Grants: As a non-profit organization (vzw), StampMedia receives subsidies to support its mission of strengthening youth voices in media. The organization works with subsidy providers as described in its editorial statute.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Custom Media Production — Fixed Day Rate |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
StampMedia product offering
Product offeringCore offering
StampMedia operates the first youth press agency in Flanders, producing news and media content (articles, videos, podcasts) under its own editorial statute with young reporters under 26 and distributing that content to mainstream media. The organization delivers media literacy and media-making workshops to secondary schools and youth organizations, develops free educational materials (opinion dossiers) for teachers, and sells custom media production services — including mini-documentaries, portrait videos, social media videos, event videos, and podcasts — to non-profit organizations at a fixed day rate of €400, executed by a pool of young freelance media makers.
Product overview
StampMedia is the first youth press agency in Flanders, operating as a unified youth journalism and media education organization. The portfolio consists of three interconnected pillars: (1) Publications — a youth-led news agency where young reporters (under 26) create articles, videos, and podcasts distributed to mainstream media; (2) Educatieve Workshops — media literacy and practical media-making workshops for schools and organizations; (3) Media op Maat — custom media production services (mini-docs, portrait videos, social media videos, event videos, podcasts) delivered by young freelancers for non-profit clients. Supporting offerings include Opiniedossiers (educational teaching materials for teachers), Mediaweek (multi-day school programs), and free tours. All offerings serve the mission of amplifying youth voices through journalism and media education.
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Products and services
- Educatieve Workshops (Educational Workshops) Interactive media literacy and media-making workshops for schools, youth organizations, and professionals (teachers, mentors), covering framing, fake news, polarization, and practical media skills including photography, podcasts, video, and article writing. Workshops are bookable per session or per week and are delivered on-site across Flanders by dedicated educational staff.
- Media op Maat (Custom Media Production) Custom media production services delivered by a pool of young freelance media makers for Belgian non-profit organizations and public-sector clients. Format portfolio covers mini-documentaries, portrait videos, social media videos (TikTok / Instagram vertical), event coverage videos, and podcasts (audio-only or filmed). Pricing is a fixed day rate of €400 (no VAT). Lead contact: Productieverantwoordelijke Pieter De Clerck.
- Opiniedossiers (Opinion Dossiers) Educational teaching dossiers co-developed with Mediawijs under the Nieuws in de Klas project, containing lesson preparations, explainer videos, and audiovisual content on current societal themes for secondary school teachers. Available to download free of charge.
- Mediaweek Multi-day or full-week program for secondary school students covering interview techniques, podcast making, basic photography, videography, and article writing, culminating in a concrete end product such as a digital school newspaper or podcast.
- Activiteiten (StampLab & StampKamp) Free youth programs for ages 13–26, including StampLab — Wednesday afternoon media experimentation sessions at the Antwerp office — and StampKamp — summer camps covering journalism, festival reporting, and various media formats. Open to all young people, free of charge.
- Publicaties (Youth Press Agency Publications) News articles, interviews, reviews, opinion pieces, columns, and analyses produced by young reporters under 26 under professional editorial guidance, published via stampmedia.be and distributed to mainstream Flemish news channels. Operates under StampMedia's own editorial statute as a recognized "algemeen nieuwsmedium."
- Gratis rondleiding (Free Tour) A free 20–30 minute guided tour of the StampMedia facilities for youth organizations, showcasing the editorial space, workshop room, podcast studio, and green-screen studio at the Antwerp headquarters.
Quantifiable outcome
- 18 opinion dossiers developed for Nieuws in de Klas, freely available to secondary school teachers
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Companies that use StampMedia
Customer profileNamed customers9 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
StampMedia technology and API
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- No
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StampMedia partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- MediawijscoreStampMedia collaborates with Mediawijs (the Flemish media literacy expertise center) to develop opinion dossiers for the Nieuws in de Klas project. These educational materials include lesson plans and audiovisual content for secondary school teachers on current affairs topics. The partnership is ongoing and central to StampMedia's educational mission.
- Nieuws in de KlascoreA collaborative project involving Mediawijs, Vlaamse Nieuwsmedia, Magazine Media Associatie, and StampMedia, with support from WE MEDIA, meemoo, VRT NWS, and the Flemish Government. The initiative produces opinion dossiers and educational resources for teachers, helping students engage with current affairs through diverse news media.
- #UseTheNews (Netherlands)minorStampMedia has maintained contact with #UseTheNews in the Netherlands for several years. Both organizations work around journalism, youth, and education, regularly exchanging knowledge and best practices. Since March 2026, StampMedia content has also been published on the NewZroom platform.
- Connect for Global ChangeminorA past collaboration project involving youth, media, and global change themes. Details of the collaboration are available on StampMedia's project page.
- LimeNet & Media Diversity InstituteminorA collaborative initiative focused on media diversity, bringing together youth perspectives and media production. Featured a live news broadcast as part of the collaboration.
- Atlas: Oefenkansen NederlandsminorA past collaboration project focused on Dutch language practice opportunities, integrating journalism and language learning for youth.
- RePresent 2.0minorA collaborative project focused on youth representation in media. StampMedia contributed journalistic content and youth perspectives to the initiative.
- Iftar @ De ConinckpleinminorA community event collaboration held at the De Coninckplein site in Antwerp, combining media, youth, and community engagement around the Iftar (Ramadan breaking of fast).
- Vlaamse Vereniging van Journalisten (Flemish Association of Journalists)coreStampMedia is recognized by the Flemish Association of Journalists as an 'algemeen nieuwsmedium' (general news medium). This recognition enables the organization to operate under its own editorial statute, ensuring journalistic independence and credibility.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
StampMedia competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- VRT (Vlaamse Radio- en Televisieomroeporganisatie): Flemish public broadcaster and a supporting partner of the Nieuws in de Klas project. Operates as a broad incumbent in the same Flemish media ecosystem, with overlapping youth-oriented news programming (e.g., VRT NWS) but at materially larger scale.
- De Standaard: Major Flemish quality newspaper that syndicates and republishes youth-produced journalism from StampMedia. Comparable as a Flemish news medium receiving and amplifying youth voices, though at a much larger scale and with a general adult audience.
- NOS Jeugdjournaal: Dutch public broadcaster's daily youth news program. Operates as a broad incumbent in youth news and current affairs — the same category as StampMedia — but at national scale and with established broadcast distribution.
Direct peers
- #UseTheNews: Dutch organization with a near-identical mission: connecting young people, journalism, and education. #UseTheNews is explicitly cited as StampMedia's cross-border knowledge-exchange partner and publishes StampMedia content on its NewZroom platform.
- Nieuws in de Klas: Flemish educational initiative in which StampMedia is a core partner. Both organizations produce classroom-ready materials (lesson plans, explainers, opinion dossiers) that help secondary-school teachers engage students with current affairs and media literacy.
- Mediawijs: Flemish media-literacy expertise center and StampMedia's core educational partner. Both organizations operate in the Flemish media-literacy ecosystem, target schools and youth audiences, and collaborate on the Nieuws in de Klas opinion dossiers.
- Het Klokhuis: Long-running Dutch public-broadcaster (NPO) educational program for children covering news, science, and society. Directly comparable to StampMedia's youth-journalism mission in producing educational news and current-affairs content for young audiences.
- NPO Schooltv: Dutch public-broadcaster educational platform providing video and multimedia content for primary and secondary schools. Directly comparable to StampMedia's educational workshop and opiniedossier offerings for schools, with a similar mission of supporting media literacy in classrooms.
Emerging players
- De Ambrassade: Flemish umbrella organization for youth work and youth policy that partners with StampMedia on youth engagement and participation. Operates in the same Flemish youth-sector ecosystem with overlapping audiences and policy-advocacy missions.
Peers
- VICE Media: Global youth-oriented media brand covering news, culture, and current affairs through video, social, and editorial channels. Comparable as a youth-focused media organization with a similar target audience, though operating at significantly larger scale and as a for-profit.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
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StampMedia leadership team
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Profiles11 records
StampMedia funding detail
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Frequently asked questions about StampMedia
What does StampMedia do?
StampMedia operates the first youth press agency in Flanders, producing news and media content (articles, videos, podcasts) under its own editorial statute with young reporters under 26 and distributing that content to mainstream media. The organization delivers media literacy and media-making workshops to secondary schools and youth organizations, develops free educational materials (opinion dossiers) for teachers, and sells custom media production services — including mini-documentaries, portrait videos, social media videos, event videos, and podcasts — to non-profit organizations at a fixed day rate of €400, executed by a pool of young freelance media makers.
Is StampMedia a public or private company?
StampMedia is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.
When was StampMedia founded?
StampMedia was founded in 2008. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is StampMedia based?
StampMedia is headquartered in Antwerp, Belgium, in the Europe region.
How does StampMedia make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Media op maat (Custom Media Production) is the primary driver. The others are educational Workshops and subsidies and Grants.
Who are StampMedia's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are VRT (Vlaamse Radio- en Televisieomroeporganisatie), De Standaard and NOS Jeugdjournaal. Direct peers are #UseTheNews, Nieuws in de Klas, Mediawijs, Het Klokhuis and NPO Schooltv. De Ambrassade is listed as an emerging player. VICE Media is listed as a peer.
Does StampMedia have an API?
No public API is recorded for StampMedia.
What industry is StampMedia in?
StampMedia's product category is Youth Media Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPABAKAK, Children’s News & Current Affairs Programming, with a secondary code of MPABADAH, Educational/Instructional Public Media Services (Schools, Distance Learning). Its NAICS code is 516 and its SIC code is 7812.