MINDS International (Mobile Information and News Data Services for 3G) is an association of news agencies that collaborate in digital media business. MINDS was founded in 2004 by the World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers and five news agencies, with funding from the European Union. Currently the MINDS network consists of more than twenty member agencies from around the world.
MINDS is an organisation in which agencies co-operate on issues including editorial and technology. MINDS links senior executives from all areas of news agencies (CEO and Managing Directors, Editors-in-Chief, Commercial and Technology Directors, Heads of Strategy and Business Development). The aim is to develop services that are relevant for digital customers and new media businesses. MINDS' objectives include the exchange of existing knowledge, sharing ideas and experiences, and supporting joint initiatives and cooperation in creation of new services.
All together, the MINDS agencies want to support the future development of the media industry, providing their clients with innovative new media services.
Member agencies
The MINDS network consists of the following member agencies: