Media & News Center — Academy Information Portal
Official information portal for Kenwood Media Academy: educational articles, media industry trend reports, and course announcements for alumni, students, and communication practitioners who want to stay relevant.
About This Center
Welcome to the Kenwood Media Academy Media Center. This page serves as a knowledge resource for alumni, students, and media practitioners who want to stay relevant with the changing times. We consistently share insights from experts to help you navigate the complexities of the modern communication world — from the evolution of conventional broadcasting to new algorithm-based media phenomena.
Content here complements the class curriculum. If you want to delve into structured material, visit ourCourse Catalog.
01 — Latest News
Get the latest information regarding new training schedules, special workshops, and social activities organized by the Ridho Berdikari Foundation. We regularly share documentation of class activities so that prospective participants can get an idea of the learning atmosphere at Kenwood Media Academy.
Announcements regarding strategic partnerships or visits from media industry figures can also be found in our main news category. Make sure you always monitor this section so you don't miss out on unique and valuable learning opportunities.
Schedule updated at the beginning of every month · Check this page periodically
02 — Industry Insights
Our team of experts compiles in-depth articles on the evolution of media — from conventional broadcasting to new algorithm-based media phenomena. We discuss hot topics such as the influence of artificial intelligence in scriptwriting or the future of podcasting in the Indonesian market.
These articles aim to provide critical perspectives that can spark productive discussions among communication practitioners. This knowledge is essential to help you anticipate changes and adapt to more effective communication strategies.
Conventional vs Digital Media
Consumption shifts and their implications for local broadcasters.
Podcasting in Indonesia
Growth trends and opportunities for audio content creators.
AI and Scriptwriting
How AI tools are changing journalistic work.
Ethics in Social Media
Professional boundaries when reporting on digital platforms.
03 — Practical Guides
Tips that you can immediately apply in your daily work. Each guide is written by our instructors in easy-to-understand language without losing its professional essence.
Breathing techniques, mental framing, and progressive exercises that help you perform confidently in front of an audience. Compiled by public speaking instructors with direct classroom experience.
Basics of noise cleaning, level setting, and file exporting for podcasts or short broadcasts. This guide is suitable for content creators who are just starting independent audio production.
5W+1H structure that can be immediately practiced to write short, clear, and concise news. Here are real case examples from local coverage in the Bandung area.
04 — Trend Reports
We share data and brief analyses on how Indonesians consume information across various platforms each year.
Understanding this audience behavior is useful for marketing professionals, journalists, and content creators to determine their content distribution strategies. The data we present comes from trusted sources and is processed to be easily digestible for readers from various backgrounds.
These trends include the shift from print to digital media, to the average duration of watching videos on social media.
Trend Observation
The shift in media consumption from print to short-video-based digital platforms continues, influencing how journalists and creators choose distribution channels.
Print to Digital Media
Reader shift to online news channels.
Social Video
Average watch duration on platforms.
Audio Content
Growth of local podcast listeners.
05 — Alumni Coverage
We are proud of the achievements of Kenwood Media Academy graduates who are now working in various media industry sectors and corporations. In this category, we feature selected alumni profiles to share their career journeys.
Alumni Profile
These stories are intended to provide inspiration and motivation for new students to continue studying diligently and developing. We believe that the success of our alumni is a true reflection of the quality of education we provide.
This content shares real experiences — not a guarantee of the same results for every participant. Every career journey is influenced by many factors outside of training.
Alumni Profile
We showcase how training here helps alumni achieve their goals, from local radio announcers to corporate production staff. Their stories provide a real picture of the learning atmosphere at the academy.
Our goal is to share inspiration, not to make job placement claims. This program provides skills without an automatic job guarantee.
06 — Scholarships & Subsidies
As part of the social responsibility of Yayasan Ridho Berdikari, we periodically announce scholarship programs or course fee discounts for high achievers. Information regarding registration requirements, deadlines, and selection criteria will be published in full in this media center.
We are committed to providing the widest possible opportunities for talented individuals with financial limitations to still be able to receive the best media education. Check this page regularly to get the latest available scholarship information.
Registration requirementsare published complete with the required documents.
Deadlinesare announced at least two weeks before closing.
Selection criteriainclude academic achievement and learning motivation.
Selection resultsare announced publicly on this page.
Next Period
There are no active scholarship announcements at this time. Information for the next period will be published on this page.
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Contact the Academy →07 — Opinion Column
This space is dedicated to our instructors to express their thoughts on current issues in the world of education and media. These opinions provide a more personal and in-depth perspective compared to standard objective news articles.
A healthy intellectual debate on communication ethics — how professional journalistic standards remain relevant when publication speed becomes a top priority on digital platforms.
Thoughts on new public speaking techniques that bridge traditional approaches with the demands of digital presentations — from webinars to hybrid face-to-face presentations.
Reading this column will help you understand the philosophy behind the teaching methods we apply at the academy. Critiques of social media phenomena are also part of the discussions we share periodically.
08 — Gallery
Visuals often speak louder than words. We provide a gallery containing photos and videos from our various training sessions. You can see how our studio facilities are used and how warm interactions occur between instructors and students.
Public Speaking Practice
Class Session
Debate Practice Session
Class Session
Broadcast Studio Guidance
Class Session
This gallery also features snippets from debate practice or public presentation sessions to show the tangible results of the learning process. This is our way of showing transparency and the authenticity of every program we run.
09 — Event Calendar
We often organize free webinars or open seminars that can be attended by the general public from all over Indonesia via online platforms.
This calendar lists topics, speakers, and registration links for each upcoming activity. These webinars are a means for us to reach a wider audience and provide educational benefits, albeit briefly.
Sep
2026
Open discussion on broadcaster responsibility and compliance with digital content regulations. Speaker: academy permanent instructor.
Oct
2026
Open session on negotiation techniques applicable in corporate and organizational environments. Speaker: Debate & Negotiation instructor.
Nov
2026
Introduction to recording equipment, interview techniques, and post-production processes for beginners who want to start a podcast.
Schedule is subject to change. Registration links will be active at least one week before the implementation date.
10 — Newsletter Subscription
For those of you who want to get our best news summaries and articles directly in your email inbox, we provide a newsletter subscription feature. This newsletter is sent periodically and contains a curation of the most relevant content so you don't miss important information.
We respect your privacy and guarantee that your email address is only used for the purpose of sending educational information from the academy. Being part of our newsletter community means you are committed to continuing to learn and grow with Kenwood Media Academy.
This Media Center is updated regularly. For questions regarding courses, training schedules, or media partnerships, please contact the academy team. As an educational institution, we provide skills training without a guarantee of automatic job placement.