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Media and journalism predictions for 2026 from Fatchilli for Publishers

The end of the year is a great time for reflection. Here’s what our colleagues have been thinking lately and see as shifts and trends in 2026.

Case study: This new approach to article lock kept it free, yet resulted in higher conversions & increased revenue

Discover how The Shift News, an investigative news platform from Malta, pioneered a 'soft lock' strategy using rewarded ads to boost revenue by 68%.

When competitors join forces. How a single account gives media a better fighting chance against large online platforms

After Switzerland and Czechia, Slovakia is also considering creating a nationwide ID solution to strengthen its local digital market.

Stop guessing your prices: Free survey template inside to reveal what people will really pay for

Most audience surveys get it wrong because people don’t say what they actually do. The fix is simple: ask about real behaviour, check answers against what your audience actually does, and use those insights to shape smarter pricing and audience segments.

Why does FatChilli's web look like a news website?

No, this is not a regular corporate one-pager website explaining what we do illustrated with good-looking, nicely dressed and smiling people in stock images and videos. That’s not us.

Maximize your video ad revenue with FatPlayer, even without video content

Even without video content you can grow your video ad revenue thanks to FatPlayer.

Rewarded ads on the web: Delivering surprisingly high €30+ CPMs for publishers

Less than 5% of readers drive 60% of revenue. What if you could monetize the other 95% without paywalls or pop-ups?

Diversify or die: Peter Macinga discusses technology and running one of the largest Slovak publishers

Discover how Slovakia’s largest publisher uses REMP to streamline subscriptions and know when to quit what doesn’t work.

How data-driven strategies helped Daily Maverick grow membership to 40% of their revenue

The South-African outlet shows how curiosity and constant testing can transform data into a thriving membership program.

How Denník N boosted ad revenue per session by 61% without compromising on subscribers

A balanced reader-first design with smart ad-tech innovation turned ad challenges into growth.

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Beyond pageviews: Building sustainable media through diversified revenue and deeper audience connections

Can a website without a design focus drive 500% revenue and 125% engagement growth? Czech magazine Prima Inspirace did it.

Case study: Denník N's bold move resulted in +70% subscriber retention. Discover the strategies behind their impressive results

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