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New Eastern Europe is one of the very few English-language outlets dedicated to politics and society in Central and Eastern Europe.The Fix’s Anton Protsiuk spoke with editor-in-chief Adam Reichardt about how New Eastern Europe built a sustainable niche media model over 15 years, combining print, digital, and podcast products. Reichardt reflects on audience growth, the perks of an NGO structure, and whether he’d still launch a print magazine if he were beginning today.Note: this episode is part of the MOST project, a European Commission initiative connecting six non-profit media outlets. The Fix works as a mentor and consultant on product, audience, and business development for partner newsrooms.Dive deeper:Learn more about New Eastern EuropeTo stay on top of the most important news and trends in European media, subscribe to The Fix’s weekly newsletter and follow us on LinkedInTo support what we do, become The Fix’s member todayMusic and background sounds: Pixabay music

What does diversity in media actually mean in day-to-day newsroom practice — and why does it matter now more than ever?In this episode, Orsolya Seregély speaks with Marcela Kunova, Managing Director of Journalism UK, about gender inequality in media leadership, structural barriers to ownership, access to funding, sponsorship culture, and the business case for diversityThey discuss why tokenism fails, how newsroom culture shapes editorial priorities, and what meaningful progress on gender equality in media could look like in the next five years.Dive deeper:Learn more about Marcela Kunova on Linkedin.To stay on top of the most important news and trends in European media, subscribe to The Fix’s weekly newsletter and follow us on LinkedInTo support what we do, become The Fix’s member todayMusic and background sounds: Pixabay music

Independent newsrooms across the world face mounting financial, political, and digital pressures. But what does effective support actually look like?In this episode, Orsolya Seregély speaks with Ryan Powell, Head of Innovation and Media Business at the International Press Institute, about how newsrooms navigate crises, what sustainable media support requires beyond funding, and why innovation is central to long-term press freedom.Dive deeper:Learn more about Ryan Powell and IPITo stay on top of the most important news and trends in European media, subscribe to The Fix’s weekly newsletter and follow us on LinkedInTo support what we do, become The Fix’s member todayMusic and background sounds: Pixabay

Zetland has been one of the most prominent reader-funded digital publishers in Europe. In the past few years, they’ve successfully exported their model from the home market of Denmark to Finland and Norway by launching sibling publications Uusi Juttu and Demo respectively. Zetland’s co-founder and international director Jakob Moll joins The Fix’s senior editor Anton Protsiuk to discuss their international expansion. They talk about Uusi Juttu’s success, Demo’s promising start, the plan to launch in Germany, and thoughts about expansion across and beyond Europe. Plus, where AI helps in global growth and what other publishers can learn from Zetland’s experience. Dive deeper:Learn more about Jakob Moll on LinkedIn and read The Fix’s previous coverage of ZetlandTo stay on top of the most important news and trends in European media, subscribe to The Fix’s weekly newsletter and follow us on LinkedInTo support what we do, become The Fix’s member todayMusic and background sounds: Pixabay

This winter has been one of the hardest for Ukraine, with Russian attacks on civilian infrastructure knocking out electricity and heating for millions of Ukrainians – and affecting publishers. At the same time, Ukraine’s media market is a space for exciting innovations in revenue models and investment in social platforms like YouTube.As February 24th marked the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion, we check in on Ukraine’s media market. The Fix’s senior editor Anton Protsiuk is joined by Daria Trapeznikova, author of media newsletter Rivni Media and editor at Forbes Ukraine. They discuss high-level trends on the Ukrainian media market, the impact of the war on publishers and audiences, the role of Telegram and YouTube, and more.Plus, Anton speaks with The Fix Foundation’s Miraslau Chyhir about the support the foundation, The Fix Media’s sister organisation, provides to Ukrainian media. Dive deeper:Follow Daria Trapeznikova on LinkedInCheck out The Fix Foundation’s websiteTo stay on top of the most important news and trends in European media, subscribe to The Fix’s weekly newsletter and follow us on LinkedInTo support what we do, become The Fix’s member todayMusic and background sounds: Pixabay

In this episode, we talk about what’s the latest in newsletter business circa 2026. The Fix’s Anton Protsiuk sits down with newsletter expert Dan Oshinsky to discuss the biggest trends in newsletters, whether AI-powered email inboxes will reshape newsletter delivery, and some good old basic advice for newsletter operators. Dan Oshinsky has led newsletters for outlets like BuzzFeed and The New Yorker, and he now runs email consultancy Inbox Collective. In this episode, he offers a lot of practical advice on future-proofing your newsletter in the age of AI, whether your company should invest in Substack, and exciting newsletter projects to watch. Dive deeper:Learn more about Inbox Collective and sign up for their newsletter about newslettersTo stay on top of the most important news and trends in European media, subscribe to The Fix’s weekly newsletter and follow us on LinkedInTo support what we do, become The Fix’s member todayMusic and background sounds: Pixabay

In this episode of FixEd, host Orsolya Seregély speaks with Iryna Chernukha, Head of Partnerships at Tribuna, the Ukrainian-founded sports publisher operating across eight languages and dozens of countries. With 200 people on the team and 12 million monthly visitors, it’s a company with serious global ambitions.We unpack how Tribuna.com combines journalism, product engineering, and community into a single platform – from launching club apps in 24 hours to monetizing through subscriptions, affiliate marketing, and advertising. Orsolya and Iryna also discuss audience loyalty, newsroom–tech collaboration, AI in sports reporting, and why engagement and “second-screen” experiences are becoming central to media survival.Dive deeper:Learn more about Iryna Chernukha on Linkedin and read The Fix’s 2025 profile of Tribuna.comTo stay on top of the most important news and trends in European media, subscribe to The Fix’s weekly newsletter and follow us on LinkedInTo support what we do, become The Fix’s member todayMusic and background sounds: Pixabay sounds

In this episode, we sit down with Zsófi Borsi, editor and founder of Lazy Women – an all-female, fully digital newsroom reshaping how women’s stories are told in Europe.We talk about what it really takes to build and lead a newsroom like this, how to grow and understand your audience, and – most importantly – how journalists navigate shared experiences of womanhood while coming from very different social and political backgrounds.Dive deeper:Learn more about Zsófi Borsi on Linkedin.To stay on top of the most important news and trends in European media, subscribe to The Fix’s weekly newsletter and follow us on LinkedInTo support what we do, become The Fix’s member today!Music and sound effects sourced from Pixabay

In this episode, we break down what “product thinking” really means for news organisations — and why it’s becoming essential for sustainability. Orsolya Seregély speaks with Fabienne Meijer, a product thinking expert, and they explore how treating journalism as a product changes audience strategy, internal workflows, and business models, and why so many newsrooms still struggle to adopt this mindset.Dive deeper:Learn more about Fabienne Meijer on Linkedin.To stay on top of the most important news and trends in European media, subscribe to The Fix’s weekly newsletter and follow us on LinkedInTo support what we do, become The Fix’s member todayMusic and background sounds: Epidemic sound

How to hire, fire, and develop talent in a newsroom, with The Kyiv Independent’s Daryna Shevchenko In this episode, The Fix’s Anton Protsiuk sits down with Daryna Shevchenko, CEO of the Kyiv Independent, to unpack one of the toughest challenges in journalism: hiring and developing great people – especially under extreme pressure.Daryna has overseen the outlet as it grew from an emergency startup launched four years ago to Ukraine’s most important English-language voice. The Kyiv Independent’s story is interesting in its own right, but we spend most of this conversation discussing hiring and managing talent in media organisations – and, yes, also how to fire people. Daryna shares a lot of lessons that can be useful to conventional publishers, especially in small and midsize newsrooms, but she also brings the added experience of running a media organization during a full-scale war. So you’ll learn a thing or two about crisis management as well.(Editor’s note: disclosure – Daryna Shevchenko and a few other senior leaders of The Kyiv Independent are also co-founders of The Fix. This interview was recorded in November 2025).Dive deeper:Learn more about Daryna Shevchenko on LinkedinRead The Fix’s coverage of The Kyiv IndependentTo stay on top of the most important news and trends in European media, subscribe to The Fix’s weekly newsletter and follow us on LinkedInTo support what we do, become The Fix’s member todayMusic and background sounds: Epidemic sound

In this episode, our host Jakub Parusinski speaks with Sheetal Puri, fundraising director at the Wikimedia Foundation. They dive into the fundraising strategy behind one of the world’s most trusted websites: Wikipedia. They explore how small wording changes — even a single word — can shift millions in donations, why longer messages outperform short ones, and how authenticity drives results.Dive deeper:Learn more about Sheetal Puri on Linkedin.To stay on top of the most important news and trends in European media, subscribe to The Fix’s weekly newsletter, and follow us on LinkedIn!To support what we do, become The Fix’s member today!

In this episode, we talk about what happens when classic investigative journalism meets the new world of TikTok and creator culture. More newsrooms are partnering with people who’ve built their own audiences online, instead of just asking readers to come to their websites. It raises big questions: can this make serious journalism stronger and what’s the path to financial sustainability here? To explore that, we are joined by James West, executive editor of Mother Jones. James and his team have launched a new program to commission “creator-journalists” to tell stories about how politics and policy are changing people’s everyday lives. We’ll talk about why Mother Jones is doing this, what these partnerships look like in practice, and what it might mean for the future.Dive deeper:Read The Fix’s 2023 profile of Mother JonesLearn more about James West on Linkedin.To stay on top of the most important news and trends in European media, subscribe to The Fix’s weekly newsletter and follow us on LinkedInTo support what we do, become The Fix’s member todayMusic and background sounds: Epidemic sound

In this episode we talk about what happened in the media in 2025, and what we can expect in 2026, with Jakub Parusinski (The Fix) and Marcela Kunova (JournalismUK).Dive deeper:Learn more about Marcela Kunova on Linkedin.To stay on top of the most important news and trends in European media, subscribe to The Fix’s weekly newsletter and follow us on LinkedInTo support what we do, become The Fix’s member todayMusic and background sounds: Epidemic soundThanks to our partners at Headliner.

In this episode, we talk about resilience in newsrooms under attack — focusing on what is happening in Serbia — with media expert Maja Vasić-Nikolić. We explore the impact of propaganda on audiences and, most importantly, how to maintain morale under political pressure.Dive deeper:Learn more about Maja Vasić-Nikolić on Linkedin.To stay on top of the most important news and trends in European media, subscribe to The Fix’s weekly newsletter and follow us on LinkedInTo support what we do, become The Fix’s member todayMusic and background sounds: Epidemic soundThanks to our partners at Headliner.

Host Orsolya Seregély speaks with Mariia Leonova, media manager, consultant, and CEO of The Tellers Agency, about how newsrooms can navigate the world of social media. They discuss the balance between reach and editorial integrity, the most common mistakes outlets make when “gaming” algorithms, and why analytics and audience behavior matter more than raw reach. Mariia also shares practical tips for small and medium-sized outlets – how to set realistic workflows, diversify platforms, and experiment wisely without losing credibility.Dive deeper:Learn more about Mariia Leonova on LinkedInTo stay on top of the most important news and trends in European media, subscribe to The Fix’s weekly newsletter and follow us on LinkedInTo support what we do, become The Fix’s member todayMusic and background sounds: Epidemic sound.Thanks to our partners at Headliner.

Journalist, editor of The Local Sweden, and trainer Emma Löfgren joins host Orsolya Seregély to explore the biggest challenges facing today’s newsrooms. Together, they share examples and practical solutions, from building clearer roadmaps to recognizing which problems can be solved – and which ones need to be left behind.Dive deeper:Emma is also a contributor to The Fix. You can read her work and sign up for free newsletter courses on solutions journalism and audience buildingTo stay on top of the most important news and trends in European media, subscribe to The Fix’s weekly newsletter and follow us on LinkedInTo support what we do, become The Fix’s member today!Music and background sounds: Epidemic sound

Media leader Raju Narisetti (ex-WSJ, Washington Post, Mint, Gizmodo Media Group; now Head of Publishing at McKinsey) joins host Anton Protsiuk to unpack practical leadership in journalism and beyond – how to avoid “better sameness” and aim for meaningful differentiation, balance micromanagement with long-view strategy, make decisions, and mentor people at the age of AI.Dive deeper:Read our 2024 profile of Raju NarisettiTo stay on top of the most important news and trends in European media, subscribe to The Fix’s weekly newsletter and follow us on LinkedInTo support what we do, become The Fix’s member today!Music and background sounds: Epidemic sound

In this episode, we are joined by Vjosa Cerkini (Deutsche Welle), an award-winning journalist and documentary filmmaker, to discuss how long-form storytelling can be used to create captivating stories that reach wider audiences.Dive deeper:Learn more about Vjosa Cerkini on LinkedInHer work: Working today, only for tomorrow, and the award-winning Boxing with politics To stay on top of the most important news and trends in European media, subscribe to The Fix’s weekly newsletter and follow us on LinkedInTo support what we do, become The Fix’s member todayMusic and background sounds: Epidemic sound

In this episode, our host Orsi Seregély talks with Alexander Damiano Ricci, senior podcast editor and co-founder of Europod, about the state of podcasting in Europe. They explore how the industry is shaped by US and UK influence, the unique challenges of smaller language markets, business models for independent producers and media outlets, and lessons from cross-border projects like WePod.Dive deeper:To find the latest projects of Alexander Damiano Ricci, you can sign up for his personal project Cose che, AlexTo stay on top of the most important news and trends in European media, subscribe to The Fix’s weekly newsletter and follow us on LinkedInTo support what we do, become The Fix’s member todayMusic and background sounds: Epidemic sound

How is the news market changing – and how is The Fix keeping up? The Fix Media’s senior editor Anton Protsiuk joins us to talk about what’s new at The Fix and what are some of the biggest underdiscussed topics in media on his mind.Dive deeper:Learn more about Anton Protsiuk on LinkedInTo stay on top of the most important news and trends in European media, subscribe to The Fix’s weekly newsletter and follow us on LinkedInTo support what we do, become The Fix’s member todayMusic and background sounds: Epidemic sound