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Focus
Media and content

Year of establishment
2020

Year of investment
2026

Country
Netherlands

Spot TV

Spot TV is a Groningen-based youth platform that creates news, videos, podcasts, and social stories for and by young people. It offers young media makers a stage and encourages engagement with local current affairs, culture, and politics.

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Groningen news for and by young people

 

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Spot TV

How young people can shape the future of journalism

24.6.2026 - Stimuleringsfonds voor de Journalistiek

In the Media van Morgen podcast, Spot TV founder Marten de Ruiter explains how youth leadership, editorial diversity, and a balance between social impact and commercial work have created a sustainable media model built by and for young creators.

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Spot TV helps young people to be heard in local democracy

5.5.2025 - Lokale Democratie

The Municipality of Groningen works with Spot TV to provide an accessible way for young residents to share their views and influence the future of their communities.

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Spot TV gives media talent a platform in the north of the Netherlands

8.1.2025 - #UseTheNews

#UseTheNews highlights how Spot TV enables young creators to produce journalism, gain hands-on experience, and develop their own voice.

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Spot TV marks its fifth anniversary with a special talk show

27.11.2024 - Spot TV

To celebrate its fifth anniversary, Spot TV hosts a talk show on the role of creativity in addressing societal issues. Guests from media, arts, and culture discuss how different forms of expression help engage younger audiences.

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Regio Groningen-Assen invests in the growth of Spot TV

14.12.2023 - Regio Groningen-Assen

Regio Groningen-Assen supports Spot TV with almost €92,000 because the platform accelerates the development of young media talent through hands-on experience, professional mentoring, and strong industry networks.

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Spot TV strengthens youth participation in Groningen

21.9.2023 - Sociaal Planbureau Groningen

Together with the Sociaal Planbureau Groningen, Spot TV helps young people engage with social issues and public policy. Through videos and other media productions, their perspectives are shared directly with policymakers.

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Video portrait of Spot TV founder Marten de Ruiter

3.11.2020 - YouTube (Filmatics)

Filmatics presents a personal video portrait of Marten de Ruiter. The film explores his motivations, personality, and professional journey.

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