Media in Progress
The Kyiv Independent
When the entire staff of a prominent newspaper in Ukraine gets fired for defending their editorial independence, they do something bold: They launch a brand new media outlet on their own. Join them on this adventure by listening to our new podcast.
When the entire staff of a prominent newspaper in Ukraine gets fired for defending their editorial independence, they do something bold: They launch a brand new media outlet on their own. Join them on this adventure by listening to our new podcast.
Media in Progress Final Episode: An established Kyiv Independent?
Epizodes
In the final episode of the Media in Progress podcast series, we follow how the Kyiv Independent has become a world-renowned established media outlet since Russia's full-scale invasion began on Feb. 24, and how our team of journalists continues to work during the war.
The Kyiv Independent aims to be a self-sustaining media company in Ukraine but independence comes with a price. Our commercial team is working hard to tackle the challenge.
As the Kyiv Independent team develops its new media start-up while working around the clock amid an ever-growing threat of Russian invasion, the company needs to create a corporate culture that protects morale and productivity.
As Kazakhstan suppresses anti-government protests with the help of Russian-led troops, the Kyiv Independent closely monitors and reports on a situation that could affect Ukraine’s future
Russia’s invasion threat seen through the eyes of a reporter who knows the consequences of war all too well.
How does a new media company with no budget get a website and an office for free? It turns to its supporters.
The newsroom of a nascent publication is separated by borders and time zones, as the threat of a full-blown Russian invasion of Ukraine calls for round-the-clock coverage.
Finding investors and developing a sustainable business model are high on the to-do list for the ex-Kyiv Post staff. But first, the team has to choose a name for their new media. That proved... difficult.
When the entire staff of a prominent newspaper in Ukraine gets fired for defending their editorial independence, they do something bold: They launch a brand new media outlet on their own. Join them on this adventure by listening to our new podcast.