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A podcast by The Fix Media that brings you insights, strategies, and the latest innovations shaping the European media industry. With each episode we dive into trends, best practices, and inspiring stories from newsrooms and media leaders — giving you practical ideas and a sharper perspective on where media is headed.

4 DAYS AGO

HR in the newsroom

How to hire, fire, and develop talent in a newsroom, with The Kyiv Independent’s Daryna Shevchenko In this episode, The Fix’s Anton Protsiuk sits down with Daryna Shevchenko, CEO of the Kyiv Independent, to unpack one of the toughest challenges in journalism: hiring and developing great people – especially under extreme pressure. Daryna has overseen the outlet as it grew from an emergency startup launched four years ago to Ukraine’s most important English-language voice. The Kyiv Independent’s story is interesting in its own right, but we spend most of this conversation discussing hiring and managing talent in media organisations – and, yes, also how to fire people. Daryna shares a lot of lessons that can be useful to conventional publishers, especially in small and midsize newsrooms, but she also brings the added experience of running a media organization during a full-scale war. So you’ll learn a thing or two about crisis management as well. (Editor’s note: disclosure – Daryna Shevchenko and a few other senior leaders of The Kyiv Independent are also co-founders of The Fix. This interview was recorded in November 2025). Dive deeper: Learn more about Daryna Shevchenko on LinkedinRead The Fix’s coverage of The Kyiv IndependentTo stay on top of the most important news and trends in European media, subscribe to The Fix’s weekly newsletter and follow us on LinkedInTo support what we do, become The Fix’s member todayMusic and background sounds: Epidemic sound

46 min
15 JAN

Lessons from Wikipedia

In this episode, our host Jakub Parusinski speaks with Sheetal Puri, fundraising director at the Wikimedia Foundation. They dive into the fundraising strategy behind one of the world’s most trusted websites: Wikipedia. They explore how small wording changes — even a single word — can shift millions in donations, why longer messages outperform short ones, and how authenticity drives results. Dive deeper: Learn more about Sheetal Puri on Linkedin.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!

39 min
8 JAN

How newsrooms partner with creators – with Mother Jones’ James West

In this episode, we talk about what happens when classic investigative journalism meets the new world of TikTok and creator culture. More newsrooms are partnering with people who’ve built their own audiences online, instead of just asking readers to come to their websites. It raises big questions: can this make serious journalism stronger and what’s the path to financial sustainability here? To explore that, we are joined by James West, executive editor of Mother Jones. James and his team have launched a new program to commission “creator-journalists” to tell stories about how politics and policy are changing people’s everyday lives. We’ll talk about why Mother Jones is doing this, what these partnerships look like in practice, and what it might mean for the future. Dive deeper: Read The Fix’s 2023 profile of Mother JonesLearn more about James West on Linkedin.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 LinkedInTo support what we do, become The Fix’s member todayMusic and background sounds: Epidemic sound

37 min
18/12/2025

What a year!

In this episode we talk about what happened in the media in 2025, and what we can expect in 2026, with Jakub Parusinski (The Fix) and Marcela Kunova (JournalismUK). Dive deeper: Learn more about Marcela Kunova on Linkedin.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 LinkedInTo support what we do, become The Fix’s member todayMusic and background sounds: Epidemic sound Thanks to our partners at Headliner.

50 min
11/12/2025

What is going on in Serbia?

In this episode, we talk about resilience in newsrooms under attack — focusing on what is happening in Serbia — with media expert Maja Vasić-Nikolić. We explore the impact of propaganda on audiences and, most importantly, how to maintain morale under political pressure. Dive deeper: Learn more about Maja Vasić-Nikolić on Linkedin.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 LinkedInTo support what we do, become The Fix’s member todayMusic and background sounds: Epidemic sound Thanks to our partners at Headliner.

47 min
27/11/2025

Beyond the Algorithm Game

Host Orsolya Seregély speaks with Mariia Leonova, media manager, consultant, and CEO of The Tellers Agency, about how newsrooms can navigate the world of social media. They discuss the balance between reach and editorial integrity, the most common mistakes outlets make when “gaming” algorithms, and why analytics and audience behavior matter more than raw reach. Mariia also shares practical tips for small and medium-sized outlets – how to set realistic workflows, diversify platforms, and experiment wisely without losing credibility. Dive deeper: Learn more about Mariia Leonova on LinkedInTo stay on top of the most important news and trends in European media, subscribe to The Fix’s weekly newsletter and follow us on LinkedInTo support what we do, become The Fix’s member todayMusic and background sounds: Epidemic sound. Thanks to our partners at Headliner.

37 min
13/11/2025

Thriving in the Newsroom

Journalist, editor of The Local Sweden, and trainer Emma Löfgren joins host Orsolya Seregély to explore the biggest challenges facing today’s newsrooms. Together, they share examples and practical solutions, from building clearer roadmaps to recognizing which problems can be solved – and which ones need to be left behind. Dive deeper: Emma is also a contributor to The Fix. You can read her work and sign up for free newsletter courses on solutions journalism and audience buildingTo stay on top of the most important news and trends in European media, subscribe to The Fix’s weekly newsletter and follow us on LinkedInTo support what we do, become The Fix’s member today!Music and background sounds: Epidemic sound

35 min
30/10/2025

Decisions, Risk, and AI: Leadership Lessons from Raju Narisetti

Media leader Raju Narisetti (ex-WSJ, Washington Post, Mint, Gizmodo Media Group; now Head of Publishing at McKinsey) joins host Anton Protsiuk to unpack practical leadership in journalism and beyond – how to avoid “better sameness” and aim for meaningful differentiation, balance micromanagement with long-view strategy, make decisions, and mentor people at the age of AI. Dive deeper: Read our 2024 profile of Raju NarisettiTo stay on top of the most important news and trends in European media, subscribe to The Fix’s weekly newsletter and follow us on LinkedInTo support what we do, become The Fix’s member today!Music and background sounds: Epidemic sound

37 min

A podcast by The Fix Media that brings you insights, strategies, and the latest innovations shaping the European media industry. With each episode we dive into trends, best practices, and inspiring stories from newsrooms and media leaders — giving you practical ideas and a sharper perspective on where media is headed.

Creator

The Fix Media
Years Active

2025 - 2026
Episodes

13
Rating

Clean
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