NewsVibe is monitoring approximately 5000 online sources, focusing on websites and Facebook pages. All of the sources have been curated based on their importance in the Romanian media sphere, eliminating any noise or sources with small impact. The reason for this is twofold – to gather only the news that truly matters and to avoid the amplification of specific news due to their proliferation on small-impact websites. NewsVibe does not intend to offer an exhaustive overview of the Romanian media sphere, but rather focus on high-impact sources in general and in their specific niches (such as economy, lifestyle, sports and others).
The NewsVibe source list contains the most relevant Romanian news websites, local news, influencers, politicians, lifestyle magazines, health publications and other domains such as business, economy, trade unions or sports.
As a key step further, NewsVibe has expanded to include sources from other countries, marking an important milestone and showcasing its commitment to broader coverage. As of January 2025, NewsVibe has introduced core lists of essential mainstream sources from the Republic of Moldova, the United States, and Germany. Sources for other countries can be selected in the Filters area, by choosing the desired country filter.
How is the impact calculated?
The NewsVibe impact score represents the potential reach of an article and is calculated based on a proprietary algorithm. The impact score takes into account multiple factors such as the source’s number of followers, time of day in which the post has been made, day of the week and others.
There are two different types of impact score:
- The impact score of a source
- The impact score of a post
Each of these are calculated differently according to the factors mentioned above.
Sources and Impact
NewsVibe Sources: Curated and High-Impact
The Sources section in NewsVibe focuses on monitoring approximately 5000 online outlets, ensuring the selection reflects the most impactful entities in the Romanian media landscape. Here’s an overview of how sources are selected and categorized.
What’s Included in the Sources
NewsVibe’s curated list consists of high-impact websites and Facebook pages, such as:
- Major news websites: Covering national and local updates.
- Influencers and politicians: Key voices with significant public reach.
- Lifestyle and health publications: Covering niche areas like wellness or fashion.
- Specialized domains: Including business, energy, economy, sports, trade unions, and others.
What’s Excluded from the Sources
NewsVibe purposefully excludes:
- Low-impact websites: To avoid amplifying content with minimal reach.
- Unreliable or noisy sources: Ensuring a focus on quality and relevance.
Why This Approach?
The focus is on gathering news that truly matters, avoiding redundancy or irrelevant proliferation. While not exhaustive, NewsVibe prioritizes high-impact sources across general and niche areas.
Understanding Impact Scores
The Impact Score in NewsVibe represents the potential reach of articles and is calculated using a proprietary algorithm. Here’s a breakdown of how it works.
Types of Impact Scores
- Source Impact Score
- Measures the potential reach of a news source.
- Post Impact Score
- Indicates the reach potential of individual posts or articles.
Factors Influencing the Impact Score
The algorithm evaluates multiple elements, including:
- Audience size: Number of followers or subscribers to the source.
- Timing: Time of day and day of the week when the content is published.
- Additional metrics: Other proprietary data points to refine accuracy.
What It Means
The Impact Score provides users with insights into the visibility and relevance of both sources and individual posts, helping prioritize information effectively.