Médianes Studio — A European Partner for Independent Media
We know that independence isn’t a given — it’s something you build, step by step, with care, conviction, and the right support. Médianes was founded in 2020 as a media, a studio, and a peer network — to help independent newsrooms and organizations across Europe turn their ambitions into sustainable realities.
Who We Are
Médianes is a European studio supporting media organizations — from established outlets to emerging initiatives — across strategy, design, technology, marketing, and organizational transformation.
We help teams strengthen their editorial, economic, and technological independence by designing sustainable systems and sharing the knowledge and tools to maintain them. Our mission: empower media organizations to grow stronger, more autonomous, and more aligned with their audiences and values.
You can learn more about our global work on our About Us page.
Our twenty-person team of consultants, designers, developers, and journalists brings together expertise in media strategy, product design, and organizational change. Rooted in the European independent media ecosystem, we combine consulting, design, and innovation with a deep understanding of journalism’s social purpose.
What We Do
We work across disciplines, bridging strategy, design, tech, and management to create solutions that are both visionary and grounded in reality. A set of tools shaped by audiences, purpose, and practical execution.
Our Impact
We work with established and emerging media, independent creators, NGOs, and journalism schools — all driven by a shared belief that journalism can strengthen democracy and civic life.
Together, we design solutions that make media more sustainable, creative, and connected — helping shape the next generation of independent journalism in Europe.
- 150+ projects supported since 2020
- We work across all formats — print, digital, audio, video, newsletters, and social media
- Our partners include both independent newsrooms and major institutions across Europe
How We Work
We bring product thinking to media strategy — combining clarity, creativity, and structure. Our collaborative process helps teams move from vision to implementation, step by step.
Our work is guided by three principles that anchor everything we do:
- Independence — reinforcing editorial, economic, and technological sovereignty
- Meaning — aligning design and strategy with values and purpose
- Impact — building systems that make journalism last
Selected Projects
From legacy outlets to emerging media, creators, NGOs and schools — we help build the next generation of independent journalism. Here are a few examples of how we’ve helped media organizations, large and small, shape their next chapter.
POLITICO — Website redesign and UX strategy
Strategic coordination of POLITICO Europe’s website redesign, combining UX research, interface design, and editorial workflow analysis. The new platform improves readability, highlights newsletters and podcasts, enhances SEO and subscription performance, and strengthens the brand’s digital identity across Europe.
Le Monde diplomatique — Digital and organizational strategy
Support for Le Monde diplomatique, a legacy and well-established print outlet, in developing a forward-looking digital and managerial strategy. Since late 2024, Médianes has helped the team rethink its digital approach as a driver for visibility, conversion, and loyalty — aligning this transformation with new hires, internal practices, core values, and the publication’s long-standing economic model.
Vert — Sustainable growth and donation strategy
Support for Vert, an emerging and socially engaged media outlet offering open-access journalism on climate and ecology. Médianes helped strengthen its independence through the development of its membership and donation models, creative campaign design, and long-term audience engagement strategy.
The Dial — Launch and strategic positioning
Support for the creation of The Dial, an international media outlet, through a full strategic and marketing framework. Work included defining audiences and personas, clarifying the editorial and business value proposition, crafting the project’s manifesto, and modelling its economic sustainability.
Reporters Without Borders — E-commerce redesign and on-site crowdfunding
Ongoing collaboration with RSF, starting with the development of a subscription strategy for their renowned photo albums. Médianes then led the full redesign of their online store to modernize the user experience and improve conversion. Most recently, we supported the creation of RSF’s first in-house crowdfunding campaign for the Studio Ghibli photo album — from art direction and technical development to integration with the new e-commerce platform.
Sphera Network — European coordination
Médianes coordinates Sphera, a European network bringing together 10+ independent media including StreetPress (France), El Salto (Spain), 444 (Hungary), Krytyka Polityczna (Poland), Popaganda (Greece), VD News (Italy), and others. Through Sphera, we lead cross-border stories and we join forces to tackle shared tech, marketing and funding challenges.
Work With Us
We partner with leaders who want to strengthen their independence — editorial, economic, and technological. Working with Médianes means joining a network of peers who share experience, ambition, and a belief in the power of collaboration.
We know that independence isn’t built alone. Whether you’re launching, transforming, or scaling your media, Médianes can help you structure your next steps — and make them last. Working with Médianes means joining a network of peers who share experience, ambition, and a belief in the power of collaboration.
Why Médianes?
- A multidisciplinary team combining expertise in design, marketing, tech, and management.
- Deep understanding of the European media ecosystem and its challenges.
- A product-driven approach focused on sustainability, not dependency.
- A collaborative process that adapts to each team’s budget, resources, and pace.
How we work together?
We build long-term partnerships based on trust, transparency, and shared learning. Our approach blends strategy and action — helping you not just plan, but implement. We train your teams, share our methods, and design tools for you to grow in autonomy.
Contact Us
Let’s talk about how we can strengthen your media — from strategy to design, from structure to growth. You can reach Marine Doux, Editorial Director and Cofounder of Médianes ([email protected]).
