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BIRN at 20: how a regional investigative network built trust across the Balkans

How did BIRN become one of the Balkans’ most trusted investigative networks? In this episode Orsolya Seregely speaks with BIRN’s Ivana Pavlović about the organisation’s 20-year journey, how Balkan Insight reaches different audiences, why audience engagement matters for investigations, and what smaller media can learn from BIRN’s experience. Dive deeper: Learn more about BIRN and Balkan Insights 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 This conversation is part of a series produced under the MOST project. Media Organisations for Stronger Transnational Journalism (MOST) is a European Commission initiative connecting six non-profit media outlets across Europe. The Fix works as a mentor and consultant on product, audience, and business development for partner newsrooms.

How a 14-person newsroom shapes Ukraine’s foreign policy – interview with European Pravda

How did a specialist foreign affairs outlet become one of the most influential media voices in Ukraine? In this interview, European Pravda’s Sergiy Sydorenko and Daria Meshcheriakova with Anton Protsiuk discuss how the outlet was built, how it shapes policy debates, why video became essential even for decision-makers, and what comes next for its journalism. Dive deeper: Learn more about European Pravda 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 This conversation is part of a series produced under the MOST project. Media Organisations for Stronger Transnational Journalism (MOST) is a European Commission initiative connecting six non-profit media outlets across Europe. The Fix works as a mentor and consultant on product, audience, and business development for partner newsrooms.

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What's Your Media Job: James Savage on co-founding and stepping back from The Local

The Fix's Anton Protsiuk talks with James Savage, co-founder of The Local, a network of English-language news sites across nine non-English-speaking European countries. They dig into James' two-decade journey building the company through a turbulent era for the media sector — and his recent decision to step down as CEO. First episode in a new series on different roles across the media industry. Want to take part? Email newsroom@thefix.media. Dive deeper: Learn more about The Local and James Savage 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 Photo: Tor Johnsson

How OBCT built a transnational newsroom in Italy – and keeps it going 25 years later

OBCT has spent 25 years reporting across borders, combining journalism, research and European collaboration. Host Orsolya Seregely talks with Chiara Sighele, Executive Director at Centro per la Cooperazione Internazionale about making specialist foreign reporting relevant to Italian audiences, building lasting media partnerships, and reducing dependence on short-term project funding. This interview is part of a series produced by The Fix under MOST — Media Organisations for Stronger Transnational Journalism, an initiative led by OBCT and its partners and co-funded by the European Union. The Fix works with partner newsrooms on product, audience and business development. Dive deeper: Learn more about Osservatorio Balcani Caucaso Transeuropa (OBCT) 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

How AI agents might change journalism, with Overtone AI’s Christopher Brennan

The Fix's senior editor Anton Protsiuk speaks with Overtone AI's Christopher Brennan about how AI agents could reshape news consumption and distribution, publisher infrastructure and control, personalisation without publishers needing user data, and new models for subscriptions and advertising in an agentic future. They also explore what "journalism as an intelligence layer" could mean for how stories are packaged and delivered. Dive deeper: Learn more about Christopher Brennan 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

Why Great Podcasts Struggle to Grow — and How to Fix It

The Fix's director Jakub Parusinski speaks with Act3 Agency founder John Taylor about podcast discoverability, platform-specific strategy, short-form clips, organic growth, and sustainable monetisation. They also explore why clear positioning and consistent distribution matter as much as the podcast itself. Dive deeper: Learn more about John Taylor 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

Bringing AI in the newsroom, with author Martin Schori

The Fix's contributor Christoph Schwaiger speaks with Martin Schori, former head of AI and innovation at Aftonbladet, about his new book AI in the Newsroom. They discuss where newsrooms are succeeding and failing with AI, how journalists can remain relevant, and why the biggest opportunities may lie beyond editorial efficiency. Dive deeper: Learn more about Martin Schori 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

Reporting the Balkans Beyond the Stereotypes: Inside Le Courrier des Balkans

How does a small, reader-supported newsroom report on the Balkans for French-speaking audiences? Host Orsi Seregely speaks with Le Courrier des Balkans editor Mathilde Warda about cross-border reporting, audience strategy, and building a sustainable independent media organisation. Dive deeper: Learn more about Le Courrier des Balkans and Mathilde Warda 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 This conversation is part of a series produced under the MOST project. Media Organisations for Stronger Transnational Journalism (MOST) is a European Commission initiative connecting six non-profit media outlets across Europe. The Fix works as a mentor and consultant on product, audience, and business development for partner newsrooms.

Building a Sustainable Niche Newsletter – interview with Geneva Health Files

How can a highly specialized publication turn complex policy reporting into a sustainable media product? Priti Patnaik, founding editor of Geneva Health Files, explains how the newsletter serves expert readers, builds trust, reports on the power behind global health policy, and combines subscriptions, grants and specialist journalism. Dive deeper: Learn more about more of Geneva Health Files and Priti Patnaik 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 Music and background sounds Pixabay music

What Newsrooms Still Get Wrong About TikTok

At The Fix, we compile an annual list of top European media publishers on TikTok, with insights into emerging trends. Check out the latest edition! TikTok is no longer just about trends. In this episode, our host Anastasiia Kuzmenko speaks with Erika Marzano from Deutsche Welle, who explains what newsrooms should actually watch on TikTok — from retention and search to hard news, community engagement, and AI-generated content. Dive deeper: Learn more about Erika Marzano And read our latest TikTok rating 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 Music and background sounds Pixabay music

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