Magyar Minute · Media Kit
Independent Stories From Hungary.
Videos, articles, and conversations by Ray Brown. A recognizable voice connecting Hungary’s people, culture, and everyday life with a curious audience.
The Publication & The Person
A Closer Look.
A Personal Voice.
Magyar Minute is an independent publication created by Ray Brown, an American based in Budapest. The stories begin with curiosity: a conversation, a place, a craft, or an everyday detail that opens a larger question.
Video brings the encounter to life. Articles add context and give each story a lasting home.
Ways To Work Together
Three Clear Offers.
For institutions, businesses, destinations, and publications with a subject worth exploring.
Original Stories
An article, interview, short video story, or combination built around your subject in the Magyar Minute voice.
A clear angle. A defined brief. Original reporting.
Sponsored Series
Support several stories around a coherent theme, with an agreed scope, schedule, and clear sponsorship disclosure.
More room for a subject that deserves a series.
Published Work
License an existing video or article for your publication, website, or project by agreement.
Defined usage rights and attribution.
Format, language, captions, timing, publication channels, and rights are agreed for each project.
Selected Editorial Work
See The Voice In Practice.
Hospitality, craft, and culture, told through people and first-hand encounters.
Discovering Debrecen, One Conversation At A Time
A day in Debrecen with Hungarian food journalists gave me a reason to look east from Budapest. At…
The Hungarian Guitar Maker Behind An Unmarked Door In Budapest
Ray rents a storage room in Budapest, and one door down a Hungarian luthier has been quietly building…
My First Dining Guide Gala: Inside Hungary’s Restaurant Of The Year 2026
Hungary's restaurant year gets read out loud in one evening, and in 2026 it came with a twist:…
Editorial Approach
Supported Stories.
Independent Voice.
Paid support is disclosed. Partners may flag factual errors; editorial judgment stays with Magyar Minute. Payment does not guarantee praise.
Each quote follows the brief. Licensing terms cover usage, attribution, territory, duration, and distribution.
Where The Subject Fits
Give The Story More Room.
Optional extensions are scoped separately around the project’s purpose.
Budapest.fm
A longer conversation for subjects that benefit from more time, questions, and depth.
Dafado
A place for discovery and reviews. Sponsorship does not determine review outcomes.
Let’s Make A Story Worth Telling
Start With A Brief.
Tell Ray about your organization, the subject, the audience, and the timing. Include a budget range if you have one.
