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📢 We’ve launched the Crisis Leadership Simulation website!
For years, we’ve developed a hands-on leadership tool for media teams, used in training, workshops, and international programs to turn theory into real decision-making under pressure.
Now, it has a dedicated site with an overview of its impact. If you run a media programme, hackathon, or team training, check it out here 👉 simulation.thefix.media/
Discover what the EU transparency rules require of newsrooms that use AI, and how to show you’re compliant.
thefix.media/2026/10/22/arti…
As referrals from social media and search become increasingly unreliable, publishers are looking for a sustainable way forward. Dutch online newspaper NU.nl is taking a bold step: building its own in-app social media feed to recapture its audience.
▪️"The (social) platforms from the big technology companies have gained too much control over distribution of and interaction with news / journalism. Publishers have become too reliant on traffic from these platforms,” says @NUnl’s UX Lead, Arie Bart de Vries.
▪️Their new "redactiefeed" (editorial feed) is a direct response. "This is a way for us to gain some of that control back, by building an alternative social feed within our own platform." It's also a move to build trust in an age of AI. "It is also a way for us to show(case) our own journalists, to emphasize that there are professional humans working at NU.nl every day."
▪️The initial feedback from testing has been promising. "Visitors who leave feedback appreciate the look behind the scenes and the informal posts from reporters. Half of the respondents indicate that a look behind the scenes contributes positively to the trustworthiness of the editors."
▪️However, building a feed comes with a familiar challenge: content. "The biggest challenge in recent months was filling the feed," de Vries notes.
▪️Crucially, NU.nl is determined not to replicate the addictive nature of existing platforms. "We don't want to fall into the same trap as current social platforms... We must ensure that it remains a safe environment or visitors to engage in constructive discussions with editors or each other and that it does not use addictive algorithms."
▪️The ultimate goal is to foster a direct, meaningful connection. "We hope to reclaim some of the time people currently spend on the large social platforms. We hope to create a new form of interaction with our editors."
❓ NU.nl's experiment represents a significant move towards platform independence and building direct audience relationships. Is the future of reader engagement found within a publisher's own ecosystem, rather than on external social platforms?
📍 The full deep-dive is available to our paid members here 👉 thefix.media/2025/11/05/here…
Since August, Article 50 of the EU AI Act requires newsrooms to disclose AI-generated text unless it has undergone human review and someone holds editorial responsibility. In a new piece, @albertopi explains what counts as review and how to document it.
thefix.media/2026/10/22/arti…
In the latest episode, The Fix’s operations editor Anastasiia Kuzmenko speaks with Steve Hill (@pow365), a senior lecturer at the @UniWestminster's School of Media and Communication and a course leader of its MA in Multimedia Journalism. They discuss using AI in journalism education, which skills universities should focus on, and why finding your voice as a journalist matters most.
Listen to the full conversation on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts:
▶️ Youtube 👉youtube.com/watch?v=ZzqJDmnK…
🎵 Spotify 👉 open.spotify.com/episode/4LH…
🍏 Apple 👉 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
🎧 Other 👉 pod.link/1834171300/episode/…
We asked Julie Hamaïde, founder of Koï, a new European magazine dedicated to giving visibility to Asian diasporas, what advice she would offer to people looking to embark on a similar journey.
Read the full interview for more insights 👉 thefix.media/2026/10/12/koi-…
The publishing industry isn't short on challenges right now, but finding practical roadmaps to solve them is another story.
On 26 November, Newsrewired is gathering 150 media professionals in London to examine the hard questions shaping the year ahead: how AI is influencing editorial decisions, how to reach audiences as social referral models shift, how to build smart alliances with creators, and how to tackle subscription fatigue.
If you’re looking for real-world case studies and candid discussions about what publishers are actually trying (and learning), take a look at the agenda 👇
journalism.co.uk/newsrewired…
@journalismnews #NewsRewired @MarcelaKunova
Satellite data beyond the human eye hides valuable information, but certain constraints should be taken into account, @VeroSnoj writes in her latest article for The Fix.
thefix.media/2026/10/14/what…
📣 We’re hiring: 3 new remote roles at The Fix Media
We’re growing our team across consulting and our newly launched platform, NewsTech (backed by V-Ventures)—built to help independent newsrooms access enterprise tech at discounted rates so every euro saved goes back into editorial work.
We’re looking for:
1️⃣ Junior Associate (Research & Advisory) — Entry-level remote role (EU/Balkan-based) to support client projects in research, data analysis, and strategic storytelling. 📩 Apply: [email protected]
2️⃣ Community & Comms Manager (NewsTech) — Own product comms, newsletters, webinars, and newsroom onboarding to build and engage our community. 📩 Apply: [email protected]
3️⃣ Vendor Manager (NewsTech) — Lead B2B partnerships, recruit SaaS/service providers, and negotiate commercial terms for our platform catalog. 📩 Apply: [email protected]
📍 Details: Fully remote | Flexible / Unlimited PTO
📬 Send your CV (short intros welcome) to the emails above.
📑 Learn more: thefix.media/tag/job-positio…
In July, the US asked the EU to delay the release of Sentinel satellite images of shipping lanes near Hormuz by 24 hours. In a new piece, @VeroSnoj reports on how journalists can use satellite data beyond images – and why access is getting patchier.
thefix.media/2026/10/14/what…
A new European magazine dedicated to giving visibility to Asian diasporas hopes to capitalise on the renewed interest in print to make a name for itself. The Fix spoke with its founder.
thefix.media/2026/10/12/koi-…
The support of your readers and subscribers can help you rebuild your outlet even after devastating losses, such as those suffered by the Valencian-language children’s magazine @Camacuceditoria during the DANA floods in October 2024. Now, it boasts a subscriber base of 3,000 and is financially sustainable for the first time in decades—all thanks to community support.
Learn more in the full interview with founder Joan Escrivà 👉 thefix.media/2026/10/05/cama…
Koï halted its print edition in 2021 after printing costs rose 30% in three months. Now it’s back as Koï Europe, a bilingual French-English magazine on East and Southeast Asian diasporas across Europe. @RomainChvt spoke with founder Julie Hamaïde.
thefix.media/2026/10/12/koi-…
In a world of AI and digital disruption, can a major mainstream newspaper successfully boost its reach and revenue through traditional FM radio?
We spoke with Lotta Folcker, publisher and CEO of @Aftonbladet, about their radio station launch, how they rapidly adapted to cover a major breaking story in their initial week, and the reasoning behind placing the studio directly in the center of the newsroom.
Listen to the full conversation and read a few highlights from the interview 👇
thefix.media/2026/10/08/fixe…
How does a legacy newspaper adapt to a world where users want answers, not just articles? Sweden's largest daily, Aftonbladet, is providing a compelling case study by building its own AI-powered chatbot, Hej Aftonbladet.
◾️ The project began as a niche experiment during the 2024 EU elections. "This is not a very engaging topic for most Swedes, but we found a surprisingly big engagement, with like 160,000 questions answered," says Martin Schori, Director of Editorial AI & Innovation. After another successful test, they launched the chatbot permanently, now handling 50,000 questions a day.
◾️The tool is designed as more than just a chatbot; it's "a new information mediation tool, capable of extracting, contextualising, and reformulating data from existing content," @Schori explains. It allows users to get quick answers to pre-prompted questions during major news events or engage in deeper conversations on niche topics they're passionate about.
◾️This initiative directly addresses a fundamental shift in user behavior. "People want quick personalised answers instead of scrolling and looking," Schori notes. "Maybe [it’s] all the opposite of actually what media companies usually do. We write articles, and then we send them out to everyone, and we hope that people like them. Now it’s different."
◾️@Aftonbladet's key advantage over general AI tools is trust, as its chatbot "bases its answers only on our journalism that is verified." However, this innovation is not a simple cost-saver. "It's still an add-on, and it demands resources," Schori admits, highlighting the need for editorial oversight and continuous development.
◾️Aftonbladet's experiment shows a shift from a "push" model of content distribution to a "pull" model where users actively seek information.
❓Is the future of news consumption conversational, and how can publishers build trust into these new AI-powered tools?
📍 Read the full deep-dive on our website 👉
thefix.media/2025/11/04/how-…
One of the biggest talking points in the Swedish media world in 2026 was the newspaper giant @Aftonbladet's unexpected win of the bid for one of the country’s only three FM radio licenses.
The Fix’s contributor @ekjlofgren speaks with Aftonbladet publisher and CEO Lotta Folcker about the launch, how they had to quickly shift gears to cover a big breaking story in their first week, and why they decided to put the studio smack bang in the middle of the newsroom floor.
Listen to the full conversation on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts:
▶️ Youtube 👉 youtube.com/watch?v=zHk5slRl…
🎵 Spotify 👉 open.spotify.com/episode/6jw…
🍏 Apple 👉 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
🎧 Other 👉 pod.link/1834171300/episode/…
When the 2024 DANA floods hit Valencia, 40-year-old children’s comic magazine Camacuc lost its HQ, archive, and over €30K. But driven by community and school support, @Camacuceditoria has since doubled its subscriber base to 3,000 and achieved full financial sustainability.
We spoke with director Joan Escrivà about how reader solidarity helped rebuild the outlet.
thefix.media/2026/10/05/cama…
French newsletter Brief Media devised a concept a decade ago that ultimately countered certain trends. Currently, they often discuss news fatigue and an information exodus, but since the start of @briefmenews, they have already developed a "sort of antidote to that," @lmauriac, co-founder and president of Brief Media, told The Fix.
Learn more about their strategy to combat news fatigue by providing unbiased content in the full interview 👉 thefix.media/2026/08/31/brie…
