📰 What's Inside The Fix Weekly Newsletter: Can AI help build a pan-European news publisher?

▪️The articles featured pertain to audience engagement tips from a Moldovan outlet, three AI use cases for media, and how the process can matter more than the end result;

▪️Interesting insights on how nonprofit German news outlet Correctiv operates, and The Guardian's first experiment with an asynchronous newsletter from our colleagues at the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism and Nieman Lab;

▪️Great opportunities from JournalismAI, Euronews, and more.

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The role of private capital in media is set to grow in the coming years. But there’s a lot of confusion about how investing in journalism works – as well as the hurdles involved. Here are 10 misconceptions and challenges holding the sector back, according to The Fix director Jakub Parusinski.

Also, do tune in to the upcoming panel on “Unlocking Private Capital to Save Independent Journalism”, featuring Jakub Parusinski at the International Journalism Festival this Thursday.

Building a pan-European news site has been a notoriously difficult task, Anton Protsiuk writes. Can AI-powered translation and personalisation fix the Babel tower problem of pan-European media?

As journalists, we often get caught up in reporting problems, but readers crave coverage of solutions. In the fifth edition of The Fix's Solutions Journalism Newsletter Course, Emma Löfgren shares five insightful ways to guide reporters away from feel-good fluff and towards impactful storytelling.

The future belongs to the young – and the future of news is no exception. But do legacy newsrooms know what Gen-Z needs and wants in their news feeds? New research, “Next Gen: Understanding the Audiences of 2030,” asks those questions and provides suggestions for newsmakers of the future.

📰 What's Inside The Fix Weekly Newsletter: Unlocking private capital for independent media

▪️The articles featured pertain to this spring's media events, challenges of private investment in independent media, how to avoid fluff in solutions journalism, and a glimpse into the future of news consumption;

▪️Interesting insights on how AI can impact elections throughout 2024, and The Daily Maverick's drastic step to attract new paying members by shutting down the website for a day from our colleagues at Rest of World and Press Gazette;

▪️Great opportunities from the European Centre for Press and Media Freedom, The Earth Journalism Network, and the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project.

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🔍 How are AI technologies shaping journalism in Italy? Let’s review Alberto Puliafito’s survey where Italian journalists reveal their hopes, fears, and the real-world applications of AI in their work.

We spoke with Jennifer Mizgata, author of the “Building News Culture” course, about what it takes to build a better newsroom culture for new and established media organisations.

The 2024 edition of the International Journalism Festival focused on topics ranging from AI to war to politics, but one theme that kept rearing its head was how, despite today’s challenges and changing methods, journalists are showing resilience, Christoph Schwaiger writes in his latest article for The Fix.

🇮🇹 Italy's media landscape remains a daunting terrain for women journalists. Despite women making up 42% of the journalist workforce, only a handful hold top editorial positions. But what can be done to shatter this glass ceiling? Francesco Guidotti and Angelo Boccato explore the experiences of freelancers, editors, and newsroom journalists, documenting their struggles and offering a roadmap for change.

📰 What's Inside The Fix Weekly Newsletter: Building a stronger newsroom culture; insights from Perugia

▪️The articles featured pertain to a survey of Italian journalists on AI, tips on how to build a stronger newsroom culture, and how journalists are persevering in these challenging times;

▪️Interesting insights on Le Monde’s expansion to the international market, The Guardian's concerted push to attract more political advertising in America, and the crisis at NPR from our colleagues at Adweek, Digiday, and The New York Times.

▪️Great opportunities from the Centre for Media Pluralism and Media Freedom, X LMF conference, and Internews.

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From a one-man venture in Manchester to a thriving publication reaching 100,000 readers across four cities — Mill Media is an example of a successful local journalism venture. Its founder Joshi Herrmann tells The Fix how he keeps it all sustainable.

Journalists are known for their independence, stubbornness, and skepticism towards authority – traits that can be both a blessing and a curse. While these qualities fuel our pursuit of truth and hold the powerful accountable, they can also make managing a newsroom a formidable challenge.

In the sixth instalment of her Solutions Journalism Newsletter Course, Emma Löfgren covers the dynamics of implementing new initiatives, like solutions journalism, within a news organisation. The experienced editor highlights the importance of fostering support and acceptance among those tasked with executing these visions, as old habits can be hard to break.

📰 What's Inside The Fix Weekly Newsletter: Press freedom in Europe ca. 2024

▪️The articles featured pertain to the glass ceiling of women journalists in Italy, how local news is growing in England, and how to make changes stick in your newsroom;

▪️Interesting insights on what drives audiences’ trust in news media, and publishers partnering with and suing generative AI companies from our colleagues at Schibsted, and Press Gazette;

▪️Great opportunities from the Global Investigative Journalism Network, and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.

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How to enhance journalistic research with AI: chatbots and tools like Perplexity can transform and improve your research techniques, ensure accuracy, and maintain ethical standards, Alberto Puliafito writes in his latest article for The Fix.

Engaging audiences and driving revenue are two major challenges journalism faces today. But solutions journalism may hold the key, according to experienced editor Emma Löfgren.

Her Solutions Journalism Newsletter Course explores how this approach, which focuses on reporting potential responses to problems rather than just the problems themselves, can deeply resonate with readers. Data shows solutions stories leave a more positive impression, are more trusted, and keep audiences more engaged.

In the final instalment of The Fix's course, the author explores smart strategies for leveraging solutions journalism to better serve your audiences.

As more and more Gen Z journalists enter the workforce, news leaders must adapt to their unique traits and skills. From prioritising flexibility and mental well-being to being mobile and resourceful, Gen Z journalists bring a fresh perspective to the industry. In her latest article for The Fix, Priyal Shah explains what news leaders should keep in mind when hiring Gen Z journalists and helps uncover the advantages of bringing on board this generation.