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Koliko je danas teško “progurati” priču u medije? Tko odlučuje što je vijest, a što nije – i gdje završava informiranje, a počinje gatekeeping? Na panelu razgovaramo o tome kako urednici biraju teme, što PR-ovci najčešće rade krivo (a što dobro), te koliko je realno očekivati objavu bez jakog povoda ili šire društvene vrijednosti. Posebno ćemo se dotaknuti odnosa između urednika i PR agencija: koliko su važni osobni kontakti, povjerenje i dugoročna suradnja, te gdje su granice profesionalnog utjecaja. Panelisti: * Anamarija Hrvoić Đurić - Manjgura * Gordana Galović Dupan – Hanza Media * Marko Banjavčić - Story * Mario Petrović - MPR grupa * Marko Župa, moderator - Centering Vidimo se **23.2. u 19h** na Zavrtnici u Wespa Spaces! 🤝 **O PANELISTIMA** * **Anamarija Hrvoić Đurić** komunikacijska je stručnjakinja s 19 godina iskustva u medijskim komunikacijama, strateškom savjetovanju i odnosima s javnošću. Danas s pozicije direktorice strateških komunikacija u agenciji Manjgura vodi ključne projekte s područja zdravstva, financija, energetike i strateških investicija. Članica Upravnog odbora Hrvatske udruge za odnose s javnošću i suosnivačica prvog hrvatskog podcasta za roditeljstvo BabyRoom. * **Gordana Galović Dupan** je zamjenica glavnog urednika Jutarnjeg lista za gospodarstvo i projekte. Nakon 18 godina rada kao novinarka u Jutarnjem listu, magazinu Forbes i ostalim izdanjima, šest i pol godina radila je u dvije komunikacijske agencije na direktorskim pozicijama u osmišljavanju komunikacijskih strategija, produkciji specijaliziranih magazina i nagrađenim digitalnim projekatima za vodeće kompanije. Zatim se 2022. godine ponovo vraća u Jutarnji u kojem je zadužena za novinarski i urednički tim koji pokriva teme iz gospodarstva te produkciju specijalnih magazina i projekata. * **Marko Banjavčić** je od 2022. na poziciji glavnog urednika časopisa Story, lifestyle tjednika koji donosi najbolje priče iz svijeta zabave, sa celebrity scene, mode i ljepote te općenito - lifestyle industrije. S Head of Story Anom Miščević i glavnom urednicom portala Story.hr Goranom Banjeglav Perković, čini ključni trio medijskog brenda Story, koji je jedan od predvodnika u industriji celebrity društvenih događanja u Hrvatskoj i regiji – Storyjev 'Hall of Fame' najveći je red carpet događaj u regiji, kada se okupljaju najveće zvijezde estrade u najboljim izdanjima, slaveći postignuća iz svog polja djelovanja. Prije toga je radio na poziciji izvršnog i lifestyle urednika u Storyju, a tamo je 2016. na vlastito traženje zbog stjecanja novih znanja migrirao iz medijskog brenda ELLE, gdje je nekoliko godina radio kao urednik portala Elle.hr u timu Vladimire Mirković Blažević. Po struci komunikacijski menadžer, obožava i slijepo prati svjetsku i domaću pop kulturu, dok je u novinarstvo ušao tijekom 2009., radeći za tada relevantne modne portale gdje je stjecao svoja prva iskustva u svijetu digitala. * **Mario Petrović** je suvlasnik Sveučilišta Algebra Bernays, te član Upravnog vijeća tog najvećeg privatnog sveučilišta u RH. Predsjednik je MPR Grupe koju čine Millenium promocija Zagreb i Millenium promocija Ljubljana, te digitalna i kreativna agencija Laconiq. Pokretač je i suorganizator Zagreb Advent Runa, najveće i najveselije adventske utrke u ovom dijelu Europe koja je napunila 10 godina održavanja i upravo ulazi u svoje 11. Izdanje. Član je NO Jadranka Grupe s Malog Lošinja, najveće turističke kompanije u Primorsko goranskoj županiji. * **Marko Župa** vodi komunikacijsku boutique agenciju Centering. Profesionalni put je započeo u političkom marketingu, nakon čega je radio kao novinar na najčitanijem domaćem portalu, a zatim i kao direktor korporativnih komunikacija u međunarodnoj korporaciji. Danas se primarno bavi strateškim i kriznim komuniciranjem, savjetuje uprave nekih od najvećih domaćih tvrtki i političare. Uz sve to je i lobist te - poljoprivrednik. \*\*\* 18:30-19:00 Okupljanje sudionika, Wespa spaces Zavrtnica 19:00-20:15 Panel rasprava: "Kako dospjeti u medije?” 20:15-20:30 Otvorena rasprava i pitanja publike 20:30-... Networking i fun 😊 \*\*\* **SPONZORI** * [Determ](https://determ.com/pracenje-online-i-tradicionalnih-medija/) je hrvatska AI-powered platforma za medijsku inteligenciju koja prati 100M+ online i tradicionalnih (print, TV, radio) izvora u stvarnom vremenu, osmišljena za PR stručnjake i marketinške timove koji žele precizno pratiti, analizirati i razumjeti medijsko prisustvo svog brenda, firme ili klijenata. Koristi je više od 500 tvrtki i agencija iz 107 zemalja svijeta. Zahvaljujući Synthia AI asistentici koja automatski generira sažetke, analizu tona i konkretne preporuke, timovi mogu brže reagirati na promjene, preciznije izvještavati i donositi informirane odluke, a sve bez ručnog kopanja po podacima. * [Mediaboard](https://mediaboard.com/hr) je napredna platforma za medijsku inteligenciju i odnose s javnošću koja pruža sveobuhvatno praćenje tradicionalnih, online i društvenih medija u stvarnom vremenu. Kao jedina platforma koja prati cijeli ciklus rada PR stručnjaka, omogućujemo kreiranje i distribuciju priopćenja za medije, povezivanje s novinarima putem integrirane adreme i analizu učinka komunikacijskih kampanja. Naša napredna analitika pruža dublji uvid za optimizaciju strategija i proaktivno upravljanje reputacijom brenda. * [B2B GLOBAL d.o.o.](https://b2b-global.eu/) je medijska kuća nove generacije specijalizirana za B2B komunikaciju i sektore poput retaila, FMCG-a, ambalaže, HoReCa industrije i tržišnih komunikacija. Kroz snažne medijske brendove i industrijske konferencije povezujemo donositelje odluka, potičemo dijalog i otvaramo teme koje definiraju smjer razvoja poslovne zajednice. Naš fokus nije samo informirati, već aktivno sudjelovati u stvaranju poslovnih prilika, trendova i partnerstava koja pokreću industriju naprijed. **PARTNERI** * **Godji entertainment** prepoznato je ime full service agencije za tehničku produkciju događanja, koja iza sebe ima mnoštvo odrađenih događanja svih vrsta - od koncerata, sportskih natjecanja, korporativnih događanja, poslovnih konferencija i promotivnih događanja, festivala i sajmova. Sve informacije i B2B opcije pronađite na [www.godji.hr](https://godji.hr/) \*\*\* Prijave su obavezne! Upad na #MMZG je BESPLATAN, ali vas molim da odgovorno RSVP-ate (Yes/No) kako bismo mogli planirati točan broj sudionika. Hashtag #MMZG. Facebook stranica: [https://www.facebook.com/marketingcroatia/](https://www.facebook.com/marketingcroatia/) Vidimo se!

Za novi meetup DUG BizSource Croatia user grupe očekuje se okupljanje članova i dalje širenje znanja u Microsoftovim tehnologijama koje mnogi svakodnevno koriste u poslu. Težimo ka tome da DUG BizSource Croatia pruži mogućnost stjecanja novih znanja kao i širenja svojih sa ljudima koji se bave Dynamics 365 i Power Platform aplikacijama. Nadamo se da će naša user grupa prije svega postati mjesto dobre i pozitivne energije i da ćete u njoj steći nova poslovna poznanstava i razmijeniti dosadašnje poslovno iskustvo i znanje. Vidimo se 23/02/2026 od 17:30h CET u Business Club 5 - Sky Office! Agenda: * Uvod i dobrodošlica * Predavanje * Druženje nakon predavanja

**Offer one. Choose one - exchange of practical competence** At [SFIZ.FUN](https://sites.google.com/view/smallfridayinternationalzagreb/) we regularly exchange languages, cultures and perspectives. This time, we’re swapping something just as valuable: skills. For one hour, we’ll host a small Discovery Table inside the regular meetup. Each person brings: • One skill they’re happy to share • One skill they’d genuinely like to learn That’s it. No pitching. No awkward self-promotion. Just reciprocity, curiosity and mutual growth. **Why?** Because every room is full of hidden competence. Someone knows the thing you’ve been trying to figure out. You probably know something they’ve been looking for. This is about making that visible and letting connections form naturally afterwards, on your own terms. **How it flows** 🕗 60 minutes 👥 Focused gathering 🎤 Short intro round 🔁 Organic matching The rest of [SFIZ.FUN](https://sites.google.com/view/smallfridayinternationalzagreb/) continues around us, relaxed, social, international as always. Think of it as a tiny modern salon inside [The Beertija](https://beertija.com/). Community over competition. Reciprocity over hierarchy. Skills circulating, not just business cards. Curious? Take a seat. 💖 Let’s ditch the screen, grab a drink, and meet the world! See you soon, **SFIZ.FUN Crew** P.S. Spread the word https://sites.google.com/view/smallfridayinternationalzagreb 🔎 **How to Spot Us** New here? Best trick is to swing by right at the start, that’s when it’s easiest to find the crew and jump straight in, or ask the bar staff about the event ✨ Need quick updates or can’t see us straight away? No worries, our [WhatsApp group](https://sites.google.com/view/smallfridayinternationalzagreb/faq/sfiz-whatsapp-guide-keeping-it-fun-and-respectful) is where you can ask quick questions. 💖 #ZagrebGlobalMingle 💖

Where locals, expats & travellers turn Thursday into Small Friday. Hey everyone! Whether you’ve just landed in Zagreb, been here a while, or live right around the corner, **Small Friday International Zagreb** (**[SFIZ.FUN](https://sites.google.com/view/smallfridayinternationalzagreb)**) is your go-to for winter evenings, language swapping, and good times with great people. 📍 **Where?** The Beertija, Pavla Hatza 16 🕗 **When?** Thursdays, every other week from 8PM ✨ Free to join, just grab a drink and support the bar’s rockin’ vibe 🍺🎸 ✨ Open to all, all ages, all vibes, all language levels welcome 💬 **What to expect?** 🗣️ **Language Exchange:** English, Croatian, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Ukrainian, Russian… you name it 💬🌐 🌍 **Cultural Vibes:** Locals, expats, travellers, Erasmus students . . . sharing tips, stories & laughs 🎭✨ 🤝 **New Connections:** Real convos, real mates, winter evenings to remember 🤗 🍷 **Weekend Planners:** From concerts, winter sports, partying to fests and day trips, let’s plot our winter adventures 🎶❄️🏔️ 🌟 **Why now?** 🎭 Winter is when Zagreb slows. The days are cold and sometimes snowy, the city quieter, more reflective. It’s the season for winter walks, museums and cinemas, snow-dusted hikes on Sljeme, and simple pleasures like warm food and long conversations indoors.🌍💖💬 Zagreb is unusual in that winter can mean a mini ski break close to home. Sljeme offers easy slopes for beginners and casual skiers, without crowds or queues. Ice skating adds to the rhythm, outdoors at Šalata or indoors at Velesajam and the Admiral Ice Dome. ⛸️🎿 And the best way to share it? At **[SFIZ.FUN](https://sites.google.com/view/smallfridayinternationalzagreb)**. Our meetups are where plans get made, tips get swapped, and crews form to explore Zagreb together. 🌍💖 🍺 **Why The Beertija?** Because it’s that place everyone ends up wishing they’d gone to 😏✨ Warm beer cellar vibes 🍻🔥, cosy living-room energy 🛋️☕, 🚭 non-smoking inside (happy clothes, happy lungs 😌), plus a covered outdoor patio for quick smoke breaks 🚬😉. Skip it, and you’ll hear about it later 👀💬 💡 Top tip: Turn up early, smile, catch someone’s eye, and dive into conversation, that’s how the magic starts 😉💫 No pressure, just rock up and join the crew. 💖 Let’s ditch the screen, grab a drink, and meet the world! See you soon, **SFIZ Crew** P.S. Spread the word https://sites.google.com/view/smallfridayinternationalzagreb 🔎 **How to Spot Us** New here? Best trick is to swing by right at the start, that’s when it’s easiest to find the crew and jump straight in, or ask the bar staff about the event ✨ Need quick updates or can’t see us straight away? No worries, our [WhatsApp group](https://sites.google.com/view/smallfridayinternationalzagreb/faq/sfiz-whatsapp-guide-keeping-it-fun-and-respectful) is where you can ask quick questions. 💖 #ZagrebGlobalMingle 💖

Hello everyone! We're excited to invite you to our next meetup! This month, we'll be gathering at **Infinum**, where we have two engaging talks lined up, followed by some refreshments and time to connect. A big thank you to **Infinum** for hosting and sponsoring the event - we appreciate the support and the opportunity to bring the community together. Join us on **Thursday, 26th February at 6:00 PM**, at **Infinum offices, Strojarska 22**. \*\*\* **What 80+ AI transcripts taught us about how developers actually work with AI** by Ariel Buchwald-Kearney You asked for a toast component. The agent built a notification framework with debouncing, keyboard shortcuts, and suggestion popovers. You asked it to fix a bug. It guessed, applied the fix, and moved on without checking. Sound familiar? We ran workshops where developers built real features with coding agents, then analysed over 80 transcripts to find out what's actually going wrong, and what those who get good results do differently. This talk covers what we found, with concrete examples you can try in your next session. **Controlled Chaos: How vibe coding wins in production** by Boris Martinović Vibe coding gets a bad rap. Half the dev world swears by it and the other half thinks you're seconds away from doomsday. However, here's what nobody talks about: the best code in production often comes from a place of flow, not formality. This talk challenges the myth that vibe coding is reckless by exploring what "controlled chaos" actually means, and when it thrives in professional environments. We'll walk through real projects where embracing the vibe made all the difference, as well as show cases where it turned into an AI slop. Not to sound too cliche, but...spolier alert: it's way more contextual than anyone admits. Looking forward to seeing you there! Marcela

We're organizing another drinkup this month - join us at the usual place - Fakin Craft Bar!

**Women’s sports** are no longer a niche — they are one of the **fastest-growing and most exciting areas of the global sports industry**. *The Power of Women’s Sports* brings together **industry leaders** to explore what’s driving this **growth**, where the real **opportunities** lie, and what’s needed to sustain long-term **momentum**. This panel is for anyone working in **sports, media, data, business, partnerships, or technology** — and for everyone who believes women’s sports deserve **equal attention, investment, and ambition**. \*\*\* **🔎 What We'll Discuss:** * The growth and professionalization of women’s sports * Attendance, investment, and commercial interest * Fan engagement and media demand * Why sustained investment matters * How data, organizations, and platforms can support long-term momentum **🎤 Meet our Panelists:** * **Louise Beltrame-Bawden**, Director of Women's Sport Strategy, **Stats Perform (Opta)** * **Gustavo Arellano**, Head of Commercial Development, **FIBA** * **Marta Bihar**, Head of Business Development, **Sofascore** * **Moderator: Damjan Rudež,** Senior Advisor for Global Partnerships, **Sofascore** & Director of the **Sunset Sports Festival** Beyond the numbers, the message is clear: **women’s sports are a growing force in the global sports business**. For the first time in Croatia, we’re bringing industry leaders together to explore what comes next. **📅 When: Thursday, February 26, 6 PM** **📍 Where: Sofascore, Vrbani 4, Zagreb** **🟡 [REGISTER HERE TO ATTEND THE EVENT](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeXl-KbaAuVt4d-xEBF970w5By6h_oZl0zCOlrzPxp33Jn67g/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=106376026473209544294) 🟡** **AGENDA** **5:45 - 6:00 PM** \- Arrival **6:00 - 7:00 PM** \- Panel **7:00 - 7:15 PM** \- Q&A **7:15 - 8:30 PM** \- Networking \*\*\* **More about our panelists:** **[Louise Beltrame-Bawden](https://www.linkedin.com/in/louise-beltrame-bawden-06190530/), Director of Women's Sport Strategy, Stats Perform (Opta)** Louise is the Director of Women’s Sports Strategy at Stats Perform, where she leads the company’s global efforts to accelerate the growth, visibility, and commercial value of women’s sport through data, AI, and storytelling. With a background in sports journalism and international content leadership, Louise brings a media-first perspective to the data revolution reshaping sport. She has worked closely with leagues, federations, broadcasters, and digital platforms to deliver live coverage at scale, giving her firsthand insight into how data quality influences coverage, fan engagement, and commercial opportunity. Louise now focuses on building go-to-market frameworks and partnership strategies that help the industry unlock long-term commercial growth in women’s sport. **[Gustavo Arellano](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gustavo-arellano-jorge/), Head of Commercial Development, The International Basketball Federation (FIBA)** Gustavo combines a background in engineering, business, and sports management with more than 20 years of international commercial experience. At FIBA, he built the federation’s market intelligence function, supported the rollout of a new global competition system, and shaped the multi-event sponsorship strategy for major tournaments. Today, he leads strategic initiatives across the FIBA ecosystem, with a strong focus on the commercialization of media rights and digital assets, esports, licensing, sponsorship, digital transformation, and the FIBA Academy. Beyond his executive role, Gustavo contributes as a guest lecturer in leading sports management programmes and is co-founder of a Lausanne-based sports think tank. **[Marta Bihar](https://www.linkedin.com/in/martacuculic/), Head of Business Development, Sofascore** Marta is Head of Business Development at Sofascore, with a strong background in sales and business development. Over the past few years, she has established herself as a driven leader, bringing innovative ideas and a clear strategic vision to the team. Marta has played a key role in the development of Torneo, contributing to the digitalization and democratization of sport, while actively pushing for greater visibility and equality of women’s sports within the Sofascore app. **[Damjan Rudež](https://www.linkedin.com/in/damjan-rude%C5%BE-b1456b235/), Senior Advisor for Global Partnerships, Sofascore** Damjan is a former professional basketball player with a rich international career spanning 13 teams across seven countries, including NBA stints with the Indiana Pacers, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Orlando Magic. He represented Croatia at major international competitions such as the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games and the 2015 FIBA World Cup. After retiring from professional sport, he moved into sports business and media. He is the Director of the Sunset Sports Festival and Senior Advisor for Global Partnerships at Sofascore.

Pozdrav Gopheri Novi meetup ! Tema ovog druženja je: * **Cirkus vatre i pepela** Kako živimo i umiremo u svijetu izrade softvera kontrolirani vlastitim zabludama Lokacija: Sportska Dvorana Martinovka dvorana M-Lab1 https://maps.app.goo.gl/fNnp9YWzCkK6nXeYA \- kod FER\-a \- okupljanje pred ulazom dvorane Martinovka Kao i uvijek, pozivamo vas da nam se javite s temom za predavanje. Dobrodošle su i teme za manje iskusne. Također vas pozivamo da nam se pridružite na Gophers slack kanalu: #croatia https://invite.slack.golangbridge.org/ Hello Gophers, New meetup! Talk: * **Circus of fire and ash** On how we live and die in software engineering controlled by our own fallacies Location: Sportska Dvorana Martinovka hall M-Lab1 https://maps.app.goo.gl/fNnp9YWzCkK6nXeYA \- near FER

Join the CONNECTED Westerville Mastermind Group for a dynamic afternoon of B2B networking! This event is perfect for professionals looking to expand their business connections, share insights, and foster collaboration within the community. Whether you are a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this event offers a valuable opportunity to exchange ideas, build relationships, and grow your network in a supportive environment. Connect with like-minded individuals, explore potential partnerships, and discover new opportunities for professional growth. Don't miss out on this chance to enhance your business network and take your career to the next level with CONNECTED Westerville Mastermind Group! We meet the 4th Monday of every month from 11am-1pm. Welcome and general networking from 11am - 11:30am with core meeting 11;30 - 12:30 and a final round of networking from 12:30 - 1pm.

Join other experienced and aspiring agile coaches and professionals to: * develop and practice your coaching skills in a peer-to-peer environment * share current successes and challenges in your work environment and get support from each other * learn from each other, build better relationships and experiment with new ideas

**\*\*\*\* More details and sign up at: https://aifalliance.org/summit-2026/ \*\*\*\*** **What is AI Freedom Alliance?** AI Freedom Alliance promotes the responsible growth of AI guided by practical, commonsense ethics. Our nonprofit is built by professionals from a wide range of industries and is made up entirely of small- and mediumbusiness representatives—never large tech companies. We provide a counterbalance to big corporate influence, focusing instead on how AI can benefit businesses and the world at large. **What’s Happening?** ***The inaugural AI Freedom Alliance Summit.*** This full-day event will explore how we can ensure AI is adopted responsibly through shared ethical standards that empower humanity. The summit will feature interactive and educational sessions led by thought leaders, technologists, policymakers, and advocates who are passionate about making AI fair, transparent, and beneficial for everyone. **Why Attend?** Learn about the legal and technical challenges with implementing AI solutions within your organization. Build better solutions while protecting your organization from legal and compliance risks. And learn how to think strategically about AI as a differentiation tool for your business. This summit is highly recommended for C-Suite leaders to learn as well as interact with each other and our sponsors.

Excited to share that AWS Cloud Club's first meeting will take place on Thursday, February 26th at 5pm - 6pm! We’re collaborating with [Big Data & Analytics Association](https://www.linkedin.com/company/big-data-analytics-association/) to host [Alok Jha](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alok-jha-42abb928/), Head of Product Management for AWS Intelligent Application Protection at Amazon Web Services, for a tech talk + Q&A on his journey in leading cutting-edge innovation in industry. If you’re interested in cloud, cybersecurity, AI, or product management, this is a session you won’t want to miss. Make sure to join our Meetup and GroupMe to stay up to date for future events and collabs!

Our monthly PHP meetup. A virtual shindig courtesy of Zoom. Check back here for the details around 6:15 pm