The Fix Media

10 Jan 2024 10:42

📰 What's Inside The Fix Weekly Newsletter: The year of elections coverage

▪️The articles featured pertain to some ideas for academic resources for a better understanding of the media industry, and 12 of our best stories of 2023;

▪️Interesting insights on 20 findings from 2023 research that are still relevant, and Ukraine’s joint telemarathon from our colleagues at the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism and The New York Times;

▪️Great opportunities from Newmark J-School, Sigma Awards, The Guardian, and The Economist.

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The Fix Media

07 Jan 2024 18:02

✌️ Good evening! Here is the full list of stories we had this week, including some ideas for academic resources for a better understanding of the media industry, and 12 of our best stories of 2023.

🧑‍🎓 Academic resources to understand media and journalism better;

📑 A dozen of our favourite stories from the past year;

✌️ Our weekly digest.

The Fix Media

04 Jan 2024 15:12

New from The Fix – we compiled a list of academic resources about journalism and for journalists.

The Fix Media

24 Dec 2023 18:03

✌️ Good evening! Here is the full list of stories we had this week, including the ten defining events of the year in media, and our look back at 2023 and what to expect in 2024.

🔟 10 defining events in news media;

👀 Looking back at 2023 and ahead to 2024.

The Fix Media

19 Dec 2023 16:48

New from The Fix – we look at ten events that defined European and global media in the past year.

The Fix Media

17 Dec 2023 18:02

✌️ Good evening! Here is the full list of stories we had this week, including the impact of journalistic work on mental health, what to consider when working as a freelancer, a profile of Post News, and how hybrid newsrooms are faring.

🧠 The mental health struggles of journalists;

🧑‍🎓 The nuances of working as a freelancer in Europe;

📯 How Post News is developing;

🏘 Hybrid newsrooms four years into the pandemic;

✌️ Our weekly digest.

The Fix Media

14 Dec 2023 15:01

Post News pitch is offering a social platform that encourages quality journalism. Will it work? Anna Sofia Lippolis spoke with CEO Noam Bardin.

The Fix Media

12 Dec 2023 15:32

The traditional employment model for journalists is shifting in Europe, with more outlets relying on freelancers now than ever before. Our new article examines the economic factors driving this change and what reporters need to consider if choosing freelancing as a career path.

The Fix Media

11 Dec 2023 14:46

📰 What's Inside The Fix Weekly Newsletter: Hybrid newsrooms, four years into the pandemic

▪️The articles featured pertain to our selection of common media management mistakes, how to keep journalists healthy, evaluating your subscription model, and the ethics of using hacked data in your reporting;

▪️Interesting insights on why some major US publishers are wary of investing significant resources in growth on Threads, and how to cover climate change from our colleagues at Digiday, and Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism;

▪️Great opportunities from the International Press Institute, The Fix Solutions Journalism Newsletter Course, Thomson Reuters Foundation, Financial Times and The Economist.

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The Fix Media

07 Dec 2023 18:31

Looking to evaluate and optimize your subscription model but not sure where to start? Here are the key insights from a webinar by Poool and Mather Economics on assessing the success of your subscription business compiled by Editor-in-Chief of The Audiencers Madeleine White.

The Fix Media

05 Dec 2023 18:07

From post-traumatic stress disorder to depression, journalists are often struggling with mental health. Charlotte Lavin spoke to experts to understand the gravity and remedies.

The Fix Media

04 Dec 2023 15:57

📰 What's Inside The Fix Weekly Newsletter: Metrics that make sense

▪️The articles featured pertain to the announcement of our solutions journalism course, a look into how European outlets are approaching ethical use of AI, and what a role in business development in media entails;

▪️Interesting insights on the broader trend of legacy publishers using their clout to generate traffic and revenue, and what makes for a top news podcast in the UK from our colleagues at A Media Operator, and @journalismnews;

▪️Great opportunities from The Fix Solutions Journalism Newsletter Course, Reporters Without Borders, The Guardian, and Journalismfund Europe.

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The Fix Media

01 Dec 2023 14:53

​​🎉 Announcing our thefixmedia">Threads page – another place for media professionals. Follow our coverage of the latest journalism developments, business models, and more. Join us as we navigate changes together and try to understand different viewpoints.

The Fix Media

30 Nov 2023 12:48

New from The Fix – we spoke with Gökşen Çalışkan, head of business development at Euractiv about her role and career path and what makes a successful business development manager.

The Fix Media

28 Nov 2023 15:02

In her latest article for The Fix, Priyal Shah takes a look at how several major European publications are testing and implementing artificial intelligence tools in their newsgathering and reporting processes without compromising on journalistic integrity.

The Fix Media

09 Jan 2024 12:09

🇵🇱 Vogue Polska's summer AI-generated cover sparked the discussion about the evolving landscape of creativity. Sofiia Padalko asked Professor Aleksandra Przegalinska whether the Polish audience was ready for such an experiment and how it looks in the media landscape.

The Fix Media

07 Jan 2024 14:01

Let’s review some of the great stories published by The Fix in 2023 that you might have missed. We picked twelve of our best articles (and a newsletter course!) published in the past year.

The Fix Media

03 Jan 2024 14:45

👋 So what news has this week brought us in the field of media?

Here are this week's stories picked by our team:

▪️In the last days of December, The New York Times sued OpenAI and Microsoft for copyright infringement. The publisher alleges the two companies illegally used its content in training their large language models, including the ones powering OpenAI’s ChatGPT.

▪️The new Polish government led by Prime Minister Donald Tusk has set out to reform the country’s public media. Analysts and international media have long alleged that Poland’s public television channel TVP became government mouthpieces under the previous government by the right-wing Law and Justice party (PiS). The new centrist government has made it a priority to take control over TVP, as well as state radio and news agency organisations.

📍 Find out more in this week's digest.

The Fix Media

20 Dec 2023 12:19

In the latest edition of The Fix’s newsletter, we look back at the biggest stories over the past year and what comes next – from the rise of generative AI to struggles of independent media during conflicts and crackdowns.

The Fix Media

18 Dec 2023 14:32

📰 What's Inside The Fix Weekly Newsletter: Adapting to the AI age

▪️The articles featured pertain to the impact of journalistic work on mental health, what to consider when working as a freelancer, a profile of Post News, and how hybrid newsrooms are faring;

▪️Interesting insights on storylines in 2024, and predictions for journalism next year from Brian Morrissey and our colleagues at Nieman Lab;

▪️Great opportunities from Display Europe, @journalismnews, and The Fix.

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The Fix Media

15 Dec 2023 14:22

New research from @ReutersInstitute analyses how news publishers are implementing hybrid working over four years since COVID-19 changed the workplace.

While two-thirds have established flexible arrangements, 38% of leaders say this has weakened staff's sense of belonging to their organizations. As recruitment and diversity improve under remote options, newsrooms must determine how to foster strong culture in a distributed environment going forward.

The Fix Media

13 Dec 2023 15:17

👋 So what news has this week brought us in the field of media?

Here are this week's stories picked by our team:

▪️Schibsted, a major European publisher based in Norway, has reached a deal to sell its news media operations to its main owner Tinius Trust. The move would see the company split into two entities, with the marketplace business remaining listed on the stock market.

▪️MailOnline, one of the most popular UK’s news websites, plans to experiment with a paywall. The publisher “will charge users in [the UK] to read a select 10-15 articles a day… although the vast majority of the nearly 1,500 stories published by the site every day will remain free-to-read”, Financial Times reports.

▪️The New York Times has hired its first senior editorial leader with remit over AI initiatives. Zach Seward, previously co-founder and CEO of business publication Quartz, became NYT’s Editorial Director of Artificial Intelligence Initiatives.

📍 Find out more in this week's digest.

The Fix Media

11 Dec 2023 17:00

With constant updates flowing 24/7, journalists bear the heavy responsibility of informing the public while facing personal challenges to their mental health. A fresh perspective looks at how covering complex issues from conflict to social issues impacts reporters on the frontlines.

As the media landscape evolves at rapid speed, supporting journalists' well-being should be a priority for news organisations, Ridhima Shukla argues.

The Fix Media

10 Dec 2023 18:02

✌️ Good evening! Here is the full list of stories we had this week, including our selection of common media management mistakes, how to keep journalists healthly, evaluating your subscription model, and the ethics of using hacked data in your reporting.

🙅 Mistakes news outlet make and how to avoid them;

🫀 How to cope with the pressures of journalism;

📨 How to tell if your subscription model is working;

💻 Things to consier when working with hackers;

✌️ Our weekly digest.

The Fix Media

07 Dec 2023 16:45

👋 So what news has this week brought us in the field of media?

Here are this week's stories picked by our team:

▪️Threads, Meta’s text-based social platform, is set to launch in the European Union in December. The service wasn’t available in the EU since its launch in June because of the company’s initial concerns over local privacy regulations, which it appears to have addressed since then.

▪️The BBC might face additional financial struggles as it’s likely to receive a below-inflation rise in the licence fee, the main source of the broadcaster’s revenue, according to a report from The Guardian citing UK culture secretary Lucy Frazer.

📍 Find out more in this week's digest.

The Fix Media

04 Dec 2023 17:31

Today's media often struggle with sustainable business models and talent retention. But there isn't a universal formula – the key is flexibility to adapt. Diversifying revenue streams and focusing on retaining top talent through career development can help organisations avoid some common pitfalls, Anton Protsiuk writes in the latest edition of The Fix weekly newsletter.

The Fix Media

03 Dec 2023 18:01

✌️ Good evening! Here is the full list of stories we had this week, including the announcement of our solutions journalism course, a look into how European outlets are approaching ethical use of AI, and what a role in business development in media entails.

🏄‍♂️ Start introducing solutions journalism in your reporting;

🤖 How some media organisations are ensuring ethical use of AI in journalism;

🫂 A profile of position in business development at a media outlet;

🧵 Join us on two new platforms;

✌️ Our weekly digest.

The Fix Media

30 Nov 2023 17:19

Learn how to advance solutions journalism with The Fix's new free newsletter course launching next week!

Over seven weekly emails, experienced editor Emma Löfgren will provide tips for writing solutions-driven stories, incorporating this approach in your newsroom, and using it to better engage readers and boost revenue.

🗓 Sign up here before December 5th 👉 https://newsletter.thefix.media/solutions

The Fix Media

29 Nov 2023 17:16

👋 So what news has this week brought us in the field of media?

Here are this week's stories picked by our team:

▪️Channel 4, the UK’s publicly owned TV channel, is facing the worst advertising market in 15 years, its head Alex Mahon told a parliamentary committee. The organisation expects the traditional TV ad market to fall by 14% this year, and the recovery expected for the second part of 2023 hasn’t materialised.

▪️X (formerly Twitter) continues to see the exodus of major advertisers over Elon Musk’s behaviour, including his apparent endorsement of an antisemitic conspiracy theory.

▪️Sports Illustrated, a venerated American sports magazine, has been caught publishing articles by fake, AI-generated writers, according to a report by Futurism. The company that owns the magazine has denied the content was AI-generated, as Futurism’s sources allege, but deleted the articles in question.

📍 Find out more in this week's digest.

The Fix Media

27 Nov 2023 15:23

📰 What's Inside The Fix Weekly Newsletter: Bringing solutions journalism to your newsroom

▪️The articles featured pertain to how to track the impact of investigative journalism, how publishers have embraced Threads, and thoughts on RSF's AI guidelines;

▪️Interesting insights on Hearst Newspapers's approach to local news, and the impact of recent Google updates on publishers from our colleagues at The Rebooting Show, and Press Gazette;

▪️Great opportunities from the International Women’s Media Foundation, the International Centre for Journalists, the Solutions Journalism Network, and the European Media and Information Fund.

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