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The Fix Media @thefixmedia.bsky.social · 7h

French B2B publisher @contexte.com is expanding its deep-dive policy journalism into English, starting with an energy vertical and an ‘adaptation’ model instead of direct translation. The Fix discussed this transformation with @cforissier.bsky.social, editorial director of Contexte.

12 years in the making: Inside Contexte’s methodical plan for European expansion

The French B2B publisher is expanding its deep-dive policy journalism into English, starting with an energy vertical and an ‘adaptation’ model.

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The Fix Media @thefixmedia.bsky.social · 11h

@vjosacerkini.bsky.social, an award-winning journalist and documentary filmmaker working for Deutsche Welle, joins host Orsi Seregély for the latest episode of FixEd podcast to discuss using long-form storytelling to craft captivating stories for wider audiences.

Listen to the conversation here 👇

FixEd podcast: Vjosa Cerkini on long-form storytelling in the age of TikTok

How long-form storytelling can be used to create captivating stories that reach wider audiences

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The Fix Media @thefixmedia.bsky.social · 1d

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The Fix Media @thefixmedia.bsky.social · 1d

Plus, Peter Erdelyi offers some follow-up thoughts 👇

The media industry should have built tech. You specifically shouldn't.

A rare European media acquisition, creators working for equity instead of cash, our MFF policy survey, a case study in profitable local news and 17 active calls.

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The Fix Media @thefixmedia.bsky.social · 1d

More recently, media strategist Ali Mahmood published a helpful piece exploring the arguments for and against each option 👇

Build or Buy: The Technology Decision That Defines Modern Newsrooms

Why media organizations that can't evaluate software development costs and timelines are already obsolete

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The Fix Media @thefixmedia.bsky.social · 1d

Should your newsroom build its own tech? That’s an age-old question, which we at The Fix have explored a lot of times before (including through our Toolbox series) 👇

Toolbox - The Fix

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The Fix Media @thefixmedia.bsky.social · 1d

One British publisher is leveraging AI automation to enhance both its editorial offerings and its business model. The Fix spoke with Tindle’s commercial digital officer.

Monetising AI-powered weather reports – UK publisher Tindle's innovative sponsorship example

The British publisher is relying on AI automation to enrich both its editorial offering and its business model. The Fix spoke with Tindle’s commercial digital officer

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The Fix Media @thefixmedia.bsky.social · 2d

"A lot of traditional media companies have huge audiences on YouTube and TikTok, but if you look at their actual content, they’re not really monetising it in any way," @simonowens.bsky.social argues.

📍 Find out what publishers can learn from creators in the interview 👉 thefix.media/2025/09/15/w...

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The Fix Media @thefixmedia.bsky.social · 2d

Poland hosts a growing Belarusian diaspora since 2020 protests, causing an increased demand for explanatory media. Two Belarusians launched a weekly Belarusian-language podcast that covers political news and provides explainers. The Fix talked with its founders about its past, present, and future.

How a Belarusian podcast on Polish politics generated $12,000 in its first year – and built a community

The story of two Belarusians turning a hobby into a self-sustaining media project explaining Poland to its new residents

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The Fix Media @thefixmedia.bsky.social · 3d

The weather is arguably one of the most discussed topics. The British multimedia company, Tindle Group – which owns several outlets across the UK – decided to bet on innovative AI-driven weather reports to boost its revenue. Romain Chauvet spoke with Neil Webster, Tindle’s commercial digital officer

Monetising AI-powered weather reports – UK publisher Tindle's innovative sponsorship example

The British publisher is relying on AI automation to enrich both its editorial offering and its business model. The Fix spoke with Tindle’s commercial digital officer

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The Fix Media @thefixmedia.bsky.social · 6d

Since 2020, the @belarusfiles.bsky.social's investigations have resulted in approximately 90 sanction actions, demonstrating the tangible impact of journalism on authoritarian regimes. The Fix spoke with BIC founder Stanislau Ivashkevich about investigating the Belarusian regime.

Uncovering schemes worth billions: Inside the Belarusian Investigative Center

Since 2020, the outlet’s investigations have led to approximately 90 sanction actions, proving how journalism can make a real impact on authoritarian regimes

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The Fix Media @thefixmedia.bsky.social · 6d

Since 2023, Svenska Dagbladet, a Swedish newspaper, has introduced a new news service designed with a more approachable style to address news avoidance. The Fix interviewed Inanna Lallerstedt, the head of product and growth at @svenskadagbladet1.bsky.social.

SvD Kompakt – Swedish daily Svenska Dagbladet's bet to combat news anxiety

Since 2023, the Swedish newspaper has launched a new news service with a more friendly approach to combat news avoidance. The Fix spoke with the newspaper’s head of product and growth.

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The Fix Media @thefixmedia.bsky.social · 7d

Listen to the full episode here 👉 pod.link/1834171300/e...

The Fix Media @thefixmedia.bsky.social · 7d

From funding hurdles and sustainability tips to cross-border content strategies, we share insights from Alexander Damiano Ricci on the latest episode of the FixEd podcast.

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The Fix Media @thefixmedia.bsky.social · 7d

🎙️ Let's explore the changing landscape of European podcasting! Is it reflecting the dominance of the US and UK, or forging its own unique path?

Swipe through for key takeaways on building a viable podcast business in Europe.

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The Fix Media @thefixmedia.bsky.social · 7d

Two Belarusians turned their hobby into a self-sustaining video podcast project that explains Poland to its new residents, generating $12,000 in its first year and building a community.

How a Belarusian podcast on Polish politics generated $12,000 in its first year – and built a community

The story of two Belarusians turning a hobby into a self-sustaining media project explaining Poland to its new residents

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The Fix Media @thefixmedia.bsky.social · 8d

Swedish daily @svenskadagbladet1.bsky.social launched a friendlier news service to combat news anxiety. Result: 60,000 subscribers, with over 60% completely new to the outlet. @romainchauvet.bsky.social spoke with Inanna Lallerstedt, head of product and growth at Svenska Dagbladet.

SvD Kompakt – Swedish daily Svenska Dagbladet's bet to combat news anxiety

Since 2023, the Swedish newspaper has launched a new news service with a more friendly approach to combat news avoidance. The Fix spoke with the newspaper’s head of product and growth.

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The Fix Media @thefixmedia.bsky.social · 8d

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The Fix Media @thefixmedia.bsky.social · 9d

Reporters Without Borders and Ukrainian media NGOs have launched an international fund to rebuild Ukraine's media, aiming to support outlets and strengthen the country's democracy. We discussed the fund’s plans with @rsf.org's Pauline Maufrais.

Ukrainian media fund launches with €400,000 EU backing, seeks millions more

An initiative by RSF and Ukrainian NGOs targets private investors to support independent Ukrainian outlets facing the fallout of Russia’s invasion and USAID shutdown.

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The Fix Media @thefixmedia.bsky.social · 12d

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.

Want to get a media giant to buy your startup? How Zetland got picked up by Bonnier News

Zetland CEO Tav Klitgaard shares how Swedish giant Bonnier News’s surprise purchase of a majority stake in the rising star of the European media scene came about – and his best tips for independent me...

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The Fix Media @thefixmedia.bsky.social · 13d

🎙️ 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:

FixEd podcast: Alexander Damiano Ricci on podcasting in Europe

What the podcasting market in Europe looks like and how European media companies can make podcasting sustainable

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The Fix Media @thefixmedia.bsky.social · 15d

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...

The Fix Media @thefixmedia.bsky.social · 16d

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.

Ukrainian media fund launches with €400,000 EU backing, seeks millions more

An initiative by RSF and Ukrainian NGOs targets private investors to support independent Ukrainian outlets facing the fallout of Russia’s invasion and USAID shutdown.

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The Fix Media @thefixmedia.bsky.social · 17d

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

The Fix Media @thefixmedia.bsky.social · 20d

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