In response to the emergency

JUNE 2025 ISSUE

In response to the emergency

Hello everyone,

Here at [Name]Médianes, the past few weeks have been somewhat shaped by current events. As the Hungarian government attempts to pass a law aimed at imposing severe penalties on the country’s independent media, it is unthinkable to stand idly by. We therefore wanted to speak out and encourage citizens and institutions to take action in support of our Hungarian partner, the news outlet 444.hu, and to preserve press freedom throughout Europe. To join us, read our op-ed and sign the petition.

In this issue, we’d like to take this opportunity to give you a behind-the-scenes look at this initiative and explain why we believe it’s important to speak out in today’s media landscape.

Also on the agenda for this June: an opportunity for European media outlets to join our network, new projects at the studio, job openings, and an invitation to our summer party!

Enjoy the read,

MATHILDE CARLIER, PROJECT MANAGER AT MÉDIANES

Behind the Scenes

POST OF THE MONTH

Speak up

Since our inception, we have been committed to carrying out a mission in the public interest. This commitment means we cannot remain silent. Read the post by Baptiste Thevelein, co-founder and CEO of Médianes, on our website.

From the media's perspective

OUR LATEST PUBLICATIONS

In Hungary, free press hanging in the balance

BY ALEXANDRA TYAN — MÉDIANES / SPHERA

Gábor Kardos, CEO of Magyar Jeti Zrt, the independent publisher of the Hungarian news outlet 444.hu, describes how he and the editorial staff reacted to the new Hungarian bill, which would impose heavy penalties on media outlets receiving foreign funding and thus poses a direct threat to them.

Why archiving is essential to media independence

BY OWEN HUCHON — MÉDIANES

The web has amplified journalism's reach tenfold but also weakened its memory. Exposed to technical hazards, political and financial pressures, years of work can vanish without a trace. In this context, archiving becomes an act of resistance.

Our Support

STUDIO NEWS

A New Web Project with Vert

Vert continues to expand by launching “Vert le futur,” a series of conferences aimed at understanding and addressing environmental challenges. As part of this launch, we supported the team with strategy, design, and web development. From a technical standpoint, we designed the functional and graphic mockups for the microsite dedicated to presenting the “Vert le futur” initiative, and then handled its development and integration.

Fundraising campaigns, web, management: Get a behind-the-scenes look at our work with Vert.

Other News

Upcoming projects. We are thrilled to launch a communications project this month with the investigative media outlet Index, as well as a website redesign project with the online media outlet Revue K—both of which have participated in our collective mentoring program.

More than Médianes

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Strategy

Here, we offer in-depth and creative industry insights, as well as practical resources, to anyone who wants to create and innovate in the media. Read the latest issue.

Events

OUR UPCOMING EVENTS

A Summer Get-Together with Our Team

We can’t wait to see you again at our summer party, which has become something of a tradition over the years. This time, we’ll be meeting on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at the Belleville Sauvage bar (5 rue Denoyez, Paris 20th), starting at 7 p.m. It’s a chance to get together, chat over a drink, and celebrate the arrival of summer! We hope to see you there. To register, click here.

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THAT WAY, YOU'LL KNOW

→ Join us Médianesat the start of the school year

We have two new opportunities to join our team starting this summer or in September 2025: a work-study program in graphic design (UX/UI) under an apprenticeship contract and an internship in communications. Learn more about these opportunities.

→ joinsMédianes the CDJM

We are delighted to announce that Médianeshas been a member of the board of directors of the Council for Journalistic Ethics and Mediation (CDJM) since last month, represented by Baptiste Thevelein on the public panel.

→ Podcast: Strengthening Independent Journalism

A few days ago, Baptiste Thevelein, co-founder andMédianes CEO of [company name], was a guest on Fouad Souak’s podcast *Nouveaux récits* for a conversation about the challenges facing independent media. The episode is available on LinkedIn.

→ Sphera Open Call: Join our network

With Sphera, we’re launching a new opportunity for independent newsrooms in Europe to produce short documentaries on social issues with the support of our network. Do you know any journalists or newsrooms who might be interested? Spread the word!

→ Our training catalog is coming soon

Following the launch of our first training program this year, we are currently finalizing our 2025–2026 training catalog, with the goal of offering you a range of sessions that best meet your needs. Sign up to stay informed.

Got a project?

WE'RE HERE!

Marketing, strategy, graphic design, transformation: Do you have a project? An idea? Write to us. In the meantime, see you on July 3, 2025, for the next edition!

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