FixEd Podcast: Zetland’s Global Ambitions
Zetland, the Danish reader‑funded digital publisher, has extended its membership‑only model beyond Denmark, launching Uusi Juttu in Finland and Demo in Norway. The Finnish outlet broke even within a year with a 25‑person team, while the Norwegian launch hit its initial crowdfunding goal but still requires roughly 20,000 members to become sustainable. The company is now preparing a German entry, acknowledging the country’s decentralized media landscape, and eyes further expansion into several European nations and Canada. AI tools are also being leveraged to support this cross‑border growth.
How Ukrainian Media Are Surviving the 2025/2026 Winter Energy Crisis
Ukrainian newsrooms are battling a severe winter energy crisis after Russian attacks crippled roughly half of the country’s power infrastructure, dropping generation capacity to 14 GW. Outages of up to 20 hours a day forced outlets like Cukr and Babel to invest...
Russia’s Telegram Slowdown Draws the Loudest Complaints From Pro-Kremlin Media Makers
In February 2026 Russian authorities began throttling Telegram, causing messages and media to load slowly or appear offline for many users. The slowdown prompted the loudest complaints from pro‑Kremlin military bloggers and Russian Orthodox influencers, who argue the platform is...
Technical Assistance for Ukrainian Media: “Voices of Ukraine” By The Fix Foundation and ECPMF
The Fix Foundation and the European Centre for Press and Media Freedom have launched the “Voices of Ukraine” programme to provide equipment grants to Ukrainian media operating inside the country. The initiative targets regional, frontline and hyper‑local outlets, offering up...
Denník N Goes to Brussels: Why the Slovak Daily Acquired EUobserver
Slovakia’s independent publisher Denník N has acquired Brussels‑based EUobserver, converting the latter from a Belgian NGO into a commercial company. The deal, structured as an asset‑and‑liability takeover, brings Denník N’s technology platform, cash injection of several hundred thousand euros, and subscription expertise...
FixEd Podcast: The Guide to Running Newsletters in 2026, with Dan Oshinsky
In a FixEd podcast episode, newsletter veteran Dan Oshinsky outlines how AI, quality content, and strategic partnerships will shape newsletters in 2026. He warns that AI‑powered inbox tools could either elevate newsletters into curated feeds or diminish engagement if they...
FixEd Podcast: How Tribuna Leans on Tech to Build a Global Sports Publisher
Tribuna, a Ukrainian‑founded sports publisher, reaches 12 million monthly visitors across eight languages with a 200‑person, fully remote team. The company blends journalism, product engineering, and community to deliver a "second‑screen" platform that can launch club‑specific apps in 24 hours. Revenue comes...