journalism built on democracy, plurality, and respect for readers
No coração do ecossistema midiático brasileiro, o Brasil 247 recebeu pela terceira vez consecutiva o prêmio iBest de melhor canal político do país, uma distinção escolhida pelo próprio público. O reconhecimento chegou no momento em que o veículo completava quinze anos de existência, entrelaçando aniversário e validação numa só celebração. Mais do que um troféu, o resultado sugere que, num cenário de disputas narrativas intensas, a fidelidade de uma audiência pode ser a forma mais duradoura de legitimidade jornalística.
- Num ambiente midiático brasileiro marcado por polarização e desconfiança, conquistar três vitórias seguidas por voto popular representa uma afirmação de relevância difícil de ignorar.
- A cerimônia reuniu fundadores, diretores editoriais e líderes técnicos, sinalizando que o prêmio foi recebido como conquista coletiva e não apenas simbólica.
- A diretora Dhayane Santos deslocou o mérito para a audiência, transformando o discurso de aceitação num manifesto sobre jornalismo democrático e plural.
- O mecanismo de votação popular confere ao prêmio uma dimensão que painéis de especialistas não conseguiriam replicar — é o público que, ao votar, reafirma o pacto com o veículo.
- Com comunidades políticas descritas como entre as maiores da internet brasileira, o Brasil 247 se consolida não apenas como meio de comunicação, mas como espaço de mobilização cívica digital.
O Brasil 247 recebeu na quarta-feira, 24 de março, o prêmio iBest de melhor canal político do Brasil pelo terceiro ano consecutivo — uma vitória decidida por voto popular que coincidiu com o décimo quinto aniversário do veículo. A cerimônia reuniu figuras centrais da redação: Dhayane Santos, diretora da TV 247, recebeu o troféu ao lado do diretor editorial Florestan Fernandes Júnior, do fundador e editor-chefe Leonardo Attuch, do diretor de tecnologia Nicolas Iwashita e do representante administrativo Edgar dos Santos Oliveira. O prêmio foi entregue por Marcos Wettreich, fundador do iBest.
Ao discursar, Santos atribuiu a conquista ao público, descrevendo o jornalismo praticado pelo veículo como fundado em democracia, pluralidade e respeito aos leitores. Fernandes Júnior reforçou esse enquadramento, apresentando o Brasil 247 como defensor de valores democráticos e fonte de informação crítica e independente num mercado midiático saturado.
Attuch, por sua vez, destacou o vínculo construído ao longo dos anos entre o veículo e sua audiência, caracterizando as comunidades políticas formadas em torno do site como algumas das mais expressivas da internet brasileira. Para ele, o prêmio não celebra apenas uma instituição, mas um projeto compartilhado entre jornalistas e o público que os acompanha. A terceira vitória consecutiva indica não um pico isolado de popularidade, mas uma trajetória de engajamento sustentado.
Brasil 247, one of Brazil's largest political news outlets, claimed the iBest award for the country's best politics channel on Wednesday, March 24th, marking its third consecutive victory in the category. The win came through popular vote and arrived as the site marked its fifteenth anniversary—a milestone the newsroom celebrated as validation of its editorial approach.
Dhayane Santos, director of TV 247, accepted the trophy on behalf of the organization, joined by several key figures from the outlet's leadership. Florestan Fernandes Júnior, the publication's editorial director, stood alongside Leonardo Attuch, who founded the site and serves as its editor-in-chief. Nicolas Iwashita, the technology director, and Edgar dos Santos Oliveira, representing the administrative team, were also present as Marcos Wettreich, founder of the iBest awards, presented the recognition.
In her remarks upon receiving the award, Santos framed the victory as belonging to the audience rather than the institution alone. She spoke of journalism as something built on democracy, plurality, and respect for readers—principles she positioned as central to Brasil 247's identity. The statement reflected a particular understanding of what the outlet sees itself doing in Brazil's media ecosystem.
Florestan Fernandes Júnior reinforced this framing in his own brief address, emphasizing the site's role as a defender of democratic values and a source of critical, independent information in a crowded Brazilian media landscape. His words suggested the award carried weight beyond mere popularity metrics, signaling instead a kind of institutional validation for the outlet's editorial stance.
Leonardo Attuch, the founder, attributed the recognition to the sustained engagement of Brasil 247's audience. He described the relationship between the outlet and its readers as one built on genuine connection, and characterized the political communities that had formed around the site as among the largest on the Brazilian internet. His framing emphasized that the award reflected not institutional achievement alone but rather a collaborative project between journalists and the public they serve.
The iBest awards operate through popular voting, meaning the victory emerged from audience choice rather than critical assessment or industry panels. This mechanism gave the award particular significance for an outlet that had positioned audience engagement and democratic participation as core to its mission. The third consecutive win in the politics category suggested sustained momentum rather than a single moment of recognition.
Notable Quotes
This award belongs to our community. Journalism is built on democracy, plurality, and respect for the public.— Dhayane Santos, TV 247 director
Brasil 247 plays a permanent role in defending democracy and strengthening critical, independent information in the country.— Florestan Fernandes Júnior, editorial director
The Hearth Conversation Another angle on the story
What does it mean that this is their third win in the same category? Is that unusual?
It suggests consistency—that readers keep choosing them. In a voting system, that's harder to fake or luck into. Three times means they've held the position through different news cycles, different political moments.
Why does the founder emphasize that readers "built" this with them?
Because in a popular vote, he's technically right. The award isn't from critics or institutions—it's from people who chose to vote for them. That's different from a prize given by a jury. It's a claim about legitimacy.
The editorial director talks about defending democracy. Isn't that what all news outlets claim?
They do. But the context matters—he's saying it in a country where media ownership is concentrated, where independence is contested. For an outlet that positions itself as critical and independent, that framing is part of their brand identity.
Does winning an award like this actually change anything for the outlet?
Not operationally, no. But it's a public validation that reaches beyond their existing audience. It signals to potential readers and advertisers that they have broad support. It's also useful ammunition in debates about media credibility.
Why mention the fifteen-year anniversary alongside the award?
Timing. It's a narrative—they've been doing this for fifteen years, they keep winning, they're still growing. It's a story about persistence and relevance, not just a single trophy.