Four Publishers, One Growth Playbook: What The Guardian, Denník N, Uusi Juttu and Kyiv Independent Told Perugia About Reader Revenue
Four diverse publishers—The Guardian, Denník N, Uusi Juttu and the Kyiv Independent—shared a unified reader‑revenue playbook at the Perugia International Journalism Festival. Each relies on membership‑first models, with the Guardian generating roughly $125 million in digital reader revenue and 1.3 million supporters, while the others use targeted campaigns and referral tactics to grow fast. Growth is treated as a collective responsibility, integrating journalists, editors and marketers around simple, transparent metrics. The panel highlighted how campaigns, social proof and repeat exposure drive conversion rates of about 1 % in new markets.
FixEd Podcast: Making Local Media Work, with Mill Media's Joshi Herrmann
Mill Media, a UK reader‑funded local news network, has scaled from a single Manchester newsletter to a six‑city operation employing 25 full‑time journalists. The company relies on a “publish less” strategy, sending only four curated emails per week per city...
How Independent Media Builds Loyalty Amid Russia’s Telegram Blocking
In February 2026 Russia began blocking Telegram to force users onto the state‑run messenger MAX, crippling a platform that independent outlets rely on for audience reach. While the national‑level outlet ASTRA retained its 280,000‑strong subscriber base by already using bypass...
How Frontliner Built a Model for War Reporting in Ukraine
Frontliner, founded by veteran journalist Andrii Dubchak in 2020, now employs about 30 staff, including 15 dedicated war reporters, to deliver frontline, civilian‑impact and investigative coverage of Russia’s invasion. The outlet reaches 0.5‑3 million monthly users through English Instagram, Reddit and...
The Fix’s Take on Media Education: Inside the Simulation Game
The Fix has launched a simulation game that teaches media leadership through a gamified experience. The platform is embedded in its FixEd newsletter, delivering weekly challenges that mirror real‑world European media scenarios. Participants—journalists, editors and managers—navigate issues such as paywall...
How the FADA Collective Is Pushing Back Against Italy’s Broken Freelance Media Model
The FADA collective, founded in 2019 by Italian freelance journalists, is building a solidarity‑based network to counter the country’s broken freelance media model. With more than 100 members, the group runs a Slack‑driven platform, monthly skill‑share sessions, and a shared...
“Spain’s Position Helped Us Get Visas” – Joan Roura, Catalan Journalist on Reporting in Iran
Spanish journalists, including TV3's Joan Roura, secured rare visas to report from Iran after the U.S.-Israeli strikes began on Feb. 28, citing Spain's anti‑war stance as a key factor. They entered via Turkey’s Kurdistan region, faced a 12‑hour border delay, and...
In a More Anxious World, European Media Outlets Turn to Positive News
Amid war‑driven headlines, European publishers are countering news fatigue by spotlighting positive stories. France’s Libération introduced a “Ça va mieux en le lisant” label and daily push notifications, while Spain’s The Objective launched a dedicated Positive vertical and podcast. Both...
Ultra-Local Free Newspapers Are Flourishing in the Jura Region of Switzerland Despite the Media Crisis
Clement Charles has launched his third ultra‑local free newspaper, La Gazette de Moutier, in Switzerland’s Jura region, adding to L’Ajoie Magazine and La Vallée Magazine. The papers are printed in runs of 5,200‑6,000 copies and delivered to every mailbox in their...
FixEd Podcast: Women in Media Leadership with JournalismUK’s Marcela Kunova
The FixEd podcast features JournalismUK’s Managing Director Marcela Kunova discussing persistent gender inequality in media leadership. She highlights the motherhood penalty, the fact that women secure only 2 % of startup funding, and the critical role of sponsors over mentors. Kunova...
Russia’s Expanding Surveillance System Is Starting to Target the Audience
Russia is expanding a layered digital control system that now targets not only independent journalists but also the audiences that consume their content. A JX Fund study shows more than 1,000 journalists have fled and 63 exiled outlets still reach...
Satire in Print – French Satirical Outlet Le Gorafi Expands Beyond Digital
Le Gorafi, the French satirical outlet modeled on The Onion, is launching a 16‑page monthly print newspaper priced at €6.99, with all content original. The move follows a broader print resurgence, echoing The Onion’s successful 2024 relaunch and Der Postillon’s rapid subscriber...
FixEd Podcast: How Newsrooms Survive Crises
The International Press Institute’s Head of Innovation and Media Business, Ryan Powell, discussed how independent newsrooms are coping with a perfect storm of financial shortfalls, political pressure, and platform dependency. He highlighted that USAID’s 2025 aid gap stripped 20 investigative...
Why Russia’s Pro-War Military Bloggers Remain a Valuable Source on the Invasion of Ukraine
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has left independent reporting from the Russian side virtually nonexistent, prompting a surge of pro‑war “voenkory” military bloggers on Telegram. These channels, some with millions of followers, range from state‑embedded correspondents to active soldiers, veterans, volunteers,...
Can Curated Journalism Scale in Spanish? Inside Página Internacional’s Strategy
Página Internacional, launched in November 2025, is a Spanish‑language outlet that curates and translates top international journalism for a Spanish audience. Inspired by Courrier International and Internazionale, it aggregates content from about 500 sources, publishing 30‑45 foreign pieces and 60‑75...