Journo Birds

08/08/2025

One of the best things about Moldova is its lush countryside and deeply rooted farming traditions. Visiting the villages can feel like stepping back in time, a place where people still live closely with the land and animals, relying on them in ways many have forgotten.

But there is a side of Moldovan agriculture you do not often see, and it is not stuck in the past.

In our latest article for Startup Moldova, published in Moldova Matters, Iurie Gandrabura from Journo Birds writes:

“Moldovans don’t need to follow social media trends for green tech ideas. Almost everyone in Moldova is connected to the soil in the most literal sense.”

Agriculture remains vital to the country's economy, contributing 7.6 percent of GDP in 2023 and accounting for 45 percent of national exports, mainly to EU markets such as Romania, Italy, and Germany.

Moldova’s growth in oilseeds, fruits, and wine reflects a sector that is both traditional and quietly evolving.

https://www.moldovamatters.md/p/moldova-is-changing-its-agricultural

Dmitrii Albot CityFarm

05/07/2025

Is it a new indie band?
Nope.
Just the Journo Birds out in the field (literally).

Someone once said you should measure success by how much you laugh in a day.
Well then… yesterday made us three very successful journalists and videographers. 🎬💛

23/05/2025

When your Friday takes you to a pink room filled with lettuce, you know you did something right this week!

Thank you, for showing us around! What an inspiring story, what a great guy!

And of course, thank you to the amazing team!

09/05/2025

Nonprofits and development agencies manage millions.
But when it comes to storytelling, it often comes last.

And that’s okay.
You’re here to change lives, not chase headlines.

But what if your stories were told just as well as your programs are run?

We help mission-driven teams show their impact through storytelling.

We’re journalists and videographers with 20+ years of global experience.
We make the mistakes so you don’t have to.

Every Wednesday, we’ll send you one sharp, field-tested tip in our newsletter:
Storytelling for Change-Makers

No fluff. Just honest advice that helps your work be seen and heard.

👉 Sign up here: https://mailchi.mp/journobirds/storytelling

09/05/2025

Nonprofits and development agencies manage millions, but often leave for last.

And that’s perfectly fine. Your job is to change lives, not chase headlines.

But what if your stories were told just as well as your programs are run? At Journo Birds, we help mission-driven teams show their impact through storytelling. We’re journalists and videographers with 20+ years of international experience. And we make a lot of mistakes, so you don’t have to.

Every Wednesday, we’ll share one field-tested lesson in our new newsletter: Storytelling for Change-Makers.
No fluff. Just honest advice that helps your work be seen and heard.

👉 Sign up here:

Real-world storytelling tips and advice for nonprofits and development pros.

07/05/2025

How do you get your story into the media?
We recently asked a journalist at one of Europe’s leading tech publications how many press releases and ready-made stories she receives every day. Our team has also sent them stories.

She told me she gets hundreds of stories daily.
And she’s just one journalist.
Then she said something that stuck with us: she never even opens them.

The reason? It’s too much work for editors to verify the facts and vet the writers. They don’t have internal guidelines for publishing ready-made stories, so it’s safer to send their own reporters out instead.

So we asked her, what’s the best way to pitch a story?
She said it’s better to send story ideas - short pitches.
Fair enough. But how many of those does she get?
Dozens every day. Again, she can’t open them all. Most emails are never opened, no matter how much effort you put into them. No matter how great the title is. Often, it's pure luck if the emails get read.

So what do you do if you know your work matters but your voice isn’t breaking through?

At Journo Birds, we don’t wait around hoping someone picks up our story. We mix methods to get maximum reach. We pitch ideas and write articles. We create short videos and photo posts. We show up where it matters with formats that make people stop and listen.

If you want to make sure your story doesn’t get lost in someone’s inbox, let’s talk. Write to us for more details.

25/04/2025

Taking a photo of someone taking a photo of someone’s photo.
Next-level content recycling: now in 3D.

16/04/2025

We are working with at the today to show the startup vibe here through storytelling.

Lots of content coming! Olga and Lilia are from our short-form video team.

Are you also here today, ?
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10/04/2025

Did you ever receive unconditional love from your work bestie? The life of a creative person can be lonely. Finally, we have someone to cheer us on!
Thank you, Mrs. Chatty!

02/04/2025

When your source says "operating room," you just know you'll end up there somehow.
We are always chasing real life, real stories — the most authentic, the most human.
With this project, supported by , we are helping Moldovan entrepreneurs and businesses stand out.

14/02/2025

“Don’t buy your electronics from China. Buy them from Moldova!”
This was the message from this very cool Moldovan entrepreneur, (on the right)
Our team left his office with many impressions. What a character, what a guy!
He made us think about the future of Europe, especially in light of German elections.
In this small office, his company BSW TECH creates solutions and development boards for some really big global names.
Find out more soon from the article and the videos we are working on!

07/02/2025

Lots of big fashion names are coming out of Moldova!
Julia Allert IONEL

This story took me to unexpected places.
I wanted to write about Moldovan fashion and thought it would be a short story about winter coats or small studios.

But actually, I ended up writing about Hollywood stars and Paris fashion awards, and we even visited a Soviet clothing factory that makes high-fashion products that are shipped to Germany, Italy, and France every day.

I mean. I love storytelling in Moldova. You never know where it takes you.

Thank you,
Agenția de Investiții din Moldova
Moldovan Brands Runway
Emerging Europe
Innovate Moldova