Tamara Kollmeder
CEO
“"Together we are stronger.”
We connect media actors in Thuringia.
Thuringia Media Network (Mediennetzwerk Thüringen e.V. - MENT)
Media, people, and people who make things happen. Thuringia has more to offer than you think!
We bring you together!
🤝 Networking with (future) professionals
🚀 Visibility for your projects
🧠 Input, ideas & inspiration
🎤 Events that spark ideas
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More than media. More than a network.🌐✨
MENT brings media people together
- and forward.
We are the creative heart of Thuringia's media landscape. Whether film, radio, journalism, or content creation – here we connect ideas, people, and opportunities.
#gettoknow
MENT connects you with creatives and media professionals from all over Thuringia through events, information, and projects. Whether art, journalism, entertainment, or digitalization: We build bridges where others only post. In doing so, we give the media hub a face, both internally and externally.
#cooperate
Thuringia is diverse, just like the media world. We bring together producers, artists, and storytellers from Artern to Sonneberg to create new cross-media pieces. At MENT, the creative puzzle becomes a shared vision. Your project? Become a team player with us.
#grow
MENT lends profile and power to the media industry in Thuringia. We represent the interests of content creators, studios, and freelance media professionals in important debates. Through networking, visibility, and influence, we actively shape the growth of the industry.
We don't just post—we position. 🧠
Media needs a stance. We have one.
MENT stands for a diverse, independent, and sustainable media system. Our position paper outlines what we stand for.
To further exploit Thuringia's potential, targeted investments in innovative markets, formats, and talent are needed, and above all, decisive action on the part of politicians. Our media policy position paper (published in February 2025) therefore identifies seven areas of action with respective demands for the Thuringian state government, which we, as the industry association Mediennetzwerk Thüringen e.V. (MENT), have developed with our more than 350 members.
What's up? We'll tell you – and invite you. 📆
Events with substance
and snacks
The Thuringia Media Network (MENT) unites creatives and media professionals from the arts, journalism, entertainment, and digital industries. Through a wide range of events, information, and projects, MENT promotes cross-media collaborations and connects stakeholders throughout Thuringia. The network sees the state's diversity as a strength and relies on collaboration to advance innovative ideas. MENT gives the media location a face and a voice by representing the interests of the media industry in business, politics, and society, thus contributing to the region's growth.
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News from the network, retrospectives, interviews, and deep dives into the media world. Everything that's moving the Thuringian scene – compiled here for you.
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What others say about MENT
Our members and partners speak plainly: How MENT changes their everyday lives, makes projects possible, and opens doors – directly from the community.
Marie-Therese Stedry ("Resi")
Freelance media educator & resilience coach, MENT member
“I am part of MENT because, as a media educator, I find the exchange with media professionals very exciting and enriching for me and my work. In addition, the atmosphere within the MENT community is very open and appreciative, which is particularly reflected in the events (but also on social media and in email contact).”
Behind MENT: People with a mission. 🙌🏽💻
Your MENT-Team
We plan, network, and represent. Get to know us (in person) and feel free to write to us.
6 team members
Dr. Henryk Balkow
head of board
“"Living life."”
Lydia Schubert
Content Marketing Manager
“Making Thuringia's media industry visible – across all channels”
Andreas Kühn
member of the board
“"Promoting visibility and cooperation"”
Kai Schöttle
member of the board
“"Networking of education, training and the regional economy"”
Tino Netzel
member of the board
“Building bridges & creating synergies”
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MENT is what you make of it.
But only if you're there!
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