Spatz demonstrates how speed and radical user-centricity are crucial for successful growth and scaling. The result: a functional local and public-interest media offering at a fraction of traditional costs, supported by citizens in the communities, low-tech infrastructure, and clear KPIs.

Data-driven decision-making remains a challenge for the industry. Here are some practical tips from Anja Noster on how to succeed with data-driven work – from selecting KPIs along the funnel to continuous monitoring with the right tools.

Andererseits does journalism with and for people with disabilities. In the video, Clara Porak and Lukas Burnar explain what matters most to them. The case story shows which decisions enable growth – offering concrete lessons on subscription strategies, product development, organizational models, and data-driven work.

Simon Berlin from Social Media Watchblog shares tips on how to build a genuine community, which metrics really matter, and which platforms are best suited to reaching audiences with journalism.

Allow us to introduce our funding partner Tsüri! In this video, Elio Donauer and Simon Jacoby explain what makes Tsüri unique and why its business model works so well. If you’d like to dive deeper into the topic, Alexandra Borchardt tells the story of Tsüri and highlights what other media professionals can learn from it.

At our first Deep Dive in Zurich, more than 60 media professionals came together to share their knowledge and experiences. They also discussed concrete benchmarks from practice - some of which we’re sharing here.