The media covers the independent press and sheds light on its key figures
We analyze the challenges facing the independent press in Europe and share our insights through articles, interviews, newsletters, and practical guides.
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Marine Doux and Baptiste Thevelein, co-founders of Médianes, and Marion Wyss have joined forces to form Pour les médias, a nonprofit organization that we now run together. First project: a community open to everyone involved in the media, to contribute to industry news, support one another, and share job openings among…
Newsletters
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Our book
Creating a media outlet is a practical manual for those who want to launch an independent, engaged media. This project brings together our method, our advice, and feedback from media founders.
Our readings
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Tracking the blue wave: how our visual and data journalists helped you navigate the US midterm elections
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How Did Radio Nova Increase Its Audience Sixfold in Two Years? – Billboard France
https://fr.billboard.com/comment-radio-nova-a-multiplie-par-six-son-audience-en-deux-ans/
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On the way to the Donbass, via Blablacar
https://europeancorrespondent.com/fr/r/en-route-vers-ledonbass-enblablacar
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A year later, the former JDD staff members don’t regret their decision… but are concerned about press freedom – Article 34, for a free press!
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Your next reader may never visit your website—where else can you provide value?
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Is launching a print publication in the 2020s a bad idea? “La Déferlante on feminism, Le Cri on progressive Christian values, Climax on environmentalism—all these independent publications… | T
Médianes?
Providing information isn't enough. We also need the resources to produce, fund, and disseminate that information in order to have a real impact. Médianes is the toolkit for media independence: editorial, economic, and technological.
With a media outlet, a studio, and a journalism network, we help media organizations, institutions, and NGOs build sustainable and ethical models that directly serve the public, both in France and across Europe.
Guides
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Some media outlets are coming up with new ways to get their journalism to the public without relying on algorithms. Here’s an overview and some tips to help you get started, on your own terms.
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Live journalism is seen as a remedy for digital fatigue and eroding trust in social media. It’s a way to create a buzz and reconnect with an audience whose loyalty needs to be cultivated. But how do you go about it? This guide explores various strategies and practices for live coverage in newsrooms, regardless of…
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Video production seems very simple, and it can be tempting for many newsrooms, but these projects require a solid strategy and resources. This guide explains where to start and provides examples of best practices to inspire you.
Practical Guides
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Coordination within a team is a key skill. Knowing who produces, who validates, who brings expertise and who needs to be kept informed allows the team to work smoothly, without unnecessary meetings. This guide presents you with a simple tool to achieve this.
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Loose coordination, overlooked distribution, constant urgency… The problem isn't lack of commitment but the absence of organization to manage content production. This practical guide walks you through structuring your content and defining the role of a product owner.
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Articles of incorporation, ISSN or ISBN, press contract, postal deliveries: launching a print publication requires making foundational administrative choices. This practical guide summarizes the key steps to navigate the process and avoid common mistakes.
Interviews
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Who says a redesign has to be a massive, costly undertaking? *La Revue Dessinée*, founded in 2013, chose to rework its visual style in order to reach a wider audience without alienating its core readership. To discuss this, we met with Cat Gabillon, the magazine’s art director.
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Interview with Christelle Perrin, artistic director of Médianes, and Thomas Steffen, designer at Le Monde.
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Equality in newsrooms: where are our allies? Ariane Lavrilleux calls for genuine collective awareness and concrete action.
Speeches
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Marine Doux and Baptiste Thevelein, co-founders of Médianes, and Marion Wyss have joined forces to form Pour les médias, a nonprofit organization that we now run together. First project: a community open to everyone involved in the media, to contribute to industry news, support one another, and share job openings among…
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The Sphera Media Lab, which brings together independent media outlets across Europe, returns to Brussels on December 3 for a new edition focused on technological, editorial, and economic independence. Check out the program!
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People often talk about editorial or economic independence, but much less about the tools on which the media rely. Yet their freedom is also at stake here. Open source, sovereignty, and co-creation: these are the principles we believe are necessary for the media to regain control over their tools.
