New from The Fix – @emmalofgren.bsky.social spoke with @zetland.dk CEO @tavklitgaard.bsky.social on the heels of Bonnier News’s purchase of a majority stake in Zetland this week.

🎙️ What does the podcasting market in Europe look like — and how can media companies make podcasting sustainable? In today’s episode, our Orsi Seregély chats with Alexander Damiano Ricci senior podcast editor and co-founder of Europod about the future of podcasting. Listen to today’s episode here:

There are certainly cases where using artificial intelligence is worthwhile in the media industry, but it is definitely not necessary everywhere, argued @jakubparusinski.bsky.social on the 1st episode of the FixEd podcast. Learn more about our director's thoughts on AI👉 thefix.media/2025/08/21/f...

Reporters Without Borders and a group of Ukrainian media NGOs launched an international fund for the reconstruction of Ukrainian media 🇺🇦 We spoke with RSF’s Pauline Maufrais about the fund’s plans.

The Stockholm School of Economics in Riga, FOJO Media Institute, and Taras Shevchenko University are now accepting applications for the next cohort of the Educating Ukrainian Media Managers program. 📌 Deadline: October 10, 2025 🌍 English level: B2+ Find more details and apply here: bit.ly/4nkVlqQ

Gain a competitive edge with The Fix Media’s expert analysis of media trends. For just €5 a month, you’ll access actionable insights to guide your decisions. Start today 👉 thefix.media/membership/

For decades, Belarus was considered a “blank spot” on the international map of investigative journalism. It’s now changed, and the @belarusfiles.bsky.social has been a major player. 👉 The Fix’s Hleb Liapeika profiled the center’s founder.

Three overlooked topics in European news are how AI is breaking language barriers, the power of Google Discover, and how AI vibe coding services can democratise access to complex tools in resource-poor newsrooms, The Fix's senior editor Anton Protsiuk argues. Listen to the FixEd podcast episode 3 👇

“If you want to reach a mobile-first audience, you need to reach them in a mobile-native format” says @mickreed.bsky.social, a media entrepreneur, producer, and video journalist. What is the power of mojo, and how can journalists make the most of it? Read here:

How do you tell the same story across podcasts, TikTok, newsletters, and traditional media — without losing its essence? What are some common mistakes in multiplatform journalism, and who’s doing it well? We spoke to journalist, trainer, and expert Aleksandar Manasiev👇 thefix.media/2025/09/04/f...

You just have to consider war and military facts as interesting subjects and avoid "falling into connivance or into the intimacy of experts," says Alexandre Jubelin, who created a French military-focused podcast. Learn more about this project in the full interview 👉 thefix.media/2025/08/27/m...

How do we decide what matters at The Fix? Three core principles guide our decisions: a European perspective, usefulness for media managers, and practicality.

To stay relevant, news media companies should work with news creators – or at least learn from them. We spoke with @simonowens.bsky.social , a media industry journalist, about what news publishers can learn from the creator ecosystem – and how traditional media companies can partner with creators.

The media landscape in Hungary is caught in a perfect storm—divisive, toxic, and increasingly hostile to independent journalism. Smear campaigns, cyberattacks, and a suffocating legal framework pose existential threats to independent outlets, big and small.

How is the news industry evolving – and how is The Fix keeping pace? In the third episode of the FixEd podcast, The Fix Media’s senior editor, Anton Protsiuk, joins host Eliza Diamantidi to discuss what’s new at The Fix and some of the most overlooked topics in media on his mind.

This Polish podcast on international affairs, started by Dariusz Rosiak, offers a lesson in audience-first journalism that prioritises being the best over being the biggest.

AI currently serves up well-presented but ultimately hollow dishes, pulling from a (mostly poor-quality) pool of public content, @jakubparusinski.bsky.social argued in first episode of #FixEd podcast, urging newsrooms to invest in essential journalist work. Learn more 👉 thefix.media/2025/08/21/f...

The creator economy and traditional media are blending fast. Which top media brands are doing a good job at adapting? Read @simonowens.bsky.social’s take.

Led by the organisation @forbidden-stories.bsky.social, a coalition of international journalists and media outlets is investigating the circumstances behind the killing of Palestinian journalists.

The creator economy and traditional media are blending fast. What can news publishers learn from creators? Who’s doing it right? Anton Protsiuk spoke with media industry journalist @simonowens.bsky.social.

A recent @niemanlab.org article reported that some American media outlets are now publishing their newsletters on the Substack platform, such as the beauty magazine Allure or New York Magazine.

In a landscape where AI is reshaping search and attention, media must adapt. The experiment of Ukrainian outlet Vector shows why omnichannel strategies might be the future of publishing. Learn more in the guest column by their CEO and editor-in-chief 👇

“Killing the journalist won't kill the story.” How an unprecedented collaboration of journalists from 18 countries investigated attacks on Palestinian media workers in Gaza – @romainchauvet.bsky.social spoke with Laurent Richard, founder and executive director of @forbidden-stories.bsky.social.

Quality journalism can be financially sustainable. This is demonstrated by the Polish podcast Dział Zagraniczny, which generates €140,000 annually through direct audience support. #ICYMI

Ukrainian outlet Vector partnered with Respeecher to launch AI audio articles. They now boast 2,000+ early users, who spend 2x more time on the website listening. It seems that in a world of AI summaries, omnichannel is the bet media cannot ignore. Learn more in the column 👇

The Dutch investigative outlet Follow the Money built its success on reader revenue and a shift from freelancers to full-time staff. Now, its biggest challenge is the international rollout.

Having trouble figuring out which content goes on what platform? Many newsrooms treat different platforms the same, but what works on your website won't work on TikTok.

From its Belarusian-Ukrainian roots, Tribuna has transformed into a global operation with more than 200 staff members spread across 28 nations. Armed with a proprietary tech platform and a focus on community, the publisher is now poised to compete with industry leaders.

New from The Fix: Dutch investigative outlet @ftm.eu built its success on reader revenue and a shift from freelancers to full-time staff. Now, its biggest challenge is the international rollout. Hleb Liapeika spoke with editor-in-chief @harrylensink.bsky.social.

A coalition of dozens of European media outlets has launched ChatEurope, a project aimed at better informing Europeans and combating misinformation.

New from The Fix – Tribuna, a Belarusian-Ukrainian publisher, has grown to over 200 employees in 28 countries. With community features and a new tech platform, they have set out to challenge established players. Hleb Liapeika spoke with Tribuna’s CEO, Maks Berazinski.

A coalition of dozens of European media outlets has launched a new chatbot for European news. How does the project work, and what’s its value proposition over widespread consumer AI chatbots? We spoke with Mirko Lorenz, innovation manager at Deutsche Welle.

Is your content getting lost after a single day? The solution might be a multiplatform strategy. In our latest FixEd podcast episode, journalist and trainer Aleksandar Manasiev explains how to tell the same story across TikTok, newsletters, and traditional media without losing its essence.

How does one shift from chasing stories to leading entire teams? The Fix interviewed dozens of media leaders, many of whom started their careers as reporters. Here’s a roundup of five insights we gathered from their journeys. #ICYMI

Ever read an AI-generated article and thought, "This is fine... but it has no soul"? That's because AI can't be a reporter. It can write, but it can't uncover a story.

Russia’s massive air attack on Kyiv last week damaged the offices of two major news outlets – @pravda.ua and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. One more newsroom was hit in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast closer to the frontline, the Committee to Protect Journalists reported.

Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine 3.5 years ago, defence and military topics have grown in popularity in Europe, with more media outlets and podcasts like “Le Collimateur,” founded in 2019, seeing recent audience growth. We spoke to its creator and host, Alexandre Jubelin.

French independent outlet Transition Vélo is using affiliate marketing to establish its presence in the media industry. The Fix interviewed Rémi Jacquet, one of its co-founders.

The French podcast “Le Collimateur” has been experiencing record-breaking audience numbers since the start of Russia’s war in Ukraine. The Fix spoke with its creator.

The Kyiv Independent has emerged as Ukraine's leading English-language voice, with 70% of revenue coming from reader support, including 17,000 paying members contributing $5 or more monthly - all without a paywall.

New from The Fix – French independent media outlet Transition Vélo is trying to make a name for itself in the media world through an affiliate marketing strategy. We spoke with one of its co-founders, Rémi Jacquet.

Where does AI actually fit in the future of journalism? 🤔 The answers might surprise you. We've pulled the best moments from our podcast chat with @jakubparusinski.bsky.social.

There are only a few days left to apply for Media Blend: StoryHack 2025 in Bratislava. This pan-European hackathon is for journalists, designers, and technologists. Winners get: €5,000 to launch their project Expert mentorship Access to a top-tier media community Apply by Aug 31 👉 t.co/VGlsVqbbDt

New from The Fix – a French podcast about defense tripled its audience when Russia openly invaded Ukraine. Now it’s one of France’s most popular shows. We spoke with its creator Alexandre Jubelin.

Substack has added in-app payments on iOS, requiring all subscriptions to go through Apple’s system with a 30% fee, our colleagues at @journalismnews.bsky.social write in the article featured in our newsletter this week.

Imagine your company's success depends on political ties more than your work. In Hungary, pro-government media thrive financially, while independent outlets struggle, issuing a stark warning for believers in a free and sustainable press. Dive into the full story 👉 thefix.media/2025/07/17/h...

As Hungary approaches a pivotal election, independent media outlets are allocating over €50,000 towards cybersecurity measures to maintain their online presence amid orchestrated cyber threats seemingly aimed at suppressing critical reporting.

New from The Fix – The European Correspondent started with zero funding and a network of volunteers. Now they have €2.16 million from the EU and are expanding into six languages. Publisher Philippe Kramer explains how they are building a pan-European media outlet from scratch.

New from The Fix – As Hungary approaches a pivotal election, independent media outlets are spending €50,000+ on cybersecurity just to stay online. The threat: coordinated attacks that look to be designed to silence critical coverage.

🎙️ In the inaugural episode of FixEd, we dive into AI in media with @jakubparusinski.bsky.social. Is AI truly useful for the future of news? From superficial content to therapy for authors, we explore its impact on journalism. Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or elsewhere.