Since 2020, Médianes has been working to durably transform the media landscape by supporting independent and committed media outlets.
A triple commitment
The Médianes media outlet
Through our specialized newsletters and editorial productions, we have reached more than 5500 professionals in the sector. Our publications offer strategic insight, practical resources, and in-depth analysis, designed to inspire and support those who want to push the boundaries of journalism.
The Médianes studio
Over four years, we've supported more than 100 newsrooms, in France and internationally. Whether structuring business models, developing marketing strategies, or designing visual identities, our consulting studio has backed flagship projects like La Déferlante, Vert, POLITICO, and Arrêt sur images.
European commitment
For the past few weeks, Médianes has been coordinating Sphera, a European network of ten independent media outlets across seven countries. This strategic alliance strengthens our impact by pooling expertise and championing cross-border, independent, and committed journalism. Through Sphera, we promote values of social justice, ecology, and pluralism on the international stage.
Why read this report?
This report both takes stock of actions taken and reflects on challenges ahead. You will discover how Médianes supports the diversity of voices, transforms editorial and managerial practices, and acts for independent, sustainable and innovative journalism, in France and across Europe.
You will find:
- Our key figures and projects.
- Concrete actions taken to structure viable and virtuous economic models.
- Our vision of inclusive, European journalism, driven by collective initiatives.
Join us in our mission to build fairer, sustainable and committed journalism at every level!
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Coordination: Juliette Cahen
Written by: Pénélope Blanchetête, Juliette Cahen, Marine Doux, Francesca Festa, Christelle Perrin, Baptiste Thevelein.
Written by Marine Doux
Marine is the president, co-founder, and editorial director of Médianes. She supports media organizations in their growth and ensures that our activities have an impact. She is currently a visiting scholar at Columbia University’s Tow Center for Digital Journalism.
Written by Christelle Perrin
Christelle is a co-founder and design director at Médianes. She designs visual identities, websites, and magazines to clarify and strengthen the positioning of the media outlets she works with, ensuring that every graphic design choice serves both the editorial content and the form.
Written by Francesca Festa
Written by Baptiste Thevelein
Baptiste is a co-founder, CEO, and CTO of Médianes. He advises media organizations on marketing, technical, and strategic matters. He also oversees the development of new tools designed for and by media organizations.
