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14.01.25 Design, Journalism, Social Media

Is Your Website Accessible? 9 Tips From Gehirngerecht Digital

Is your website accessible? The Accessibility Reinforcement Act will make accessible websites mandatory for many companies from June 2025. “Gehirngerecht Digital” from Augsburg gives 9 practical tips on how to make your website inclusive.

08.01.25 Journalism

paper trail media: On Hot Tracks

Two years ago, investigative journalists Bastian Obermayer and Frederik Obermaier founded paper trail media. In this article, they provide insights into their business model and the challenges of investigative journalism.

10.12.24 Journalism, Medienbranche

Wort & Bild Verlag: Entering The Digital Future

Andreas Arntzen has been at the helm of Wort & Bild Verlag since 2016 and is focusing on growth through digital innovations. In this interview, he talks about the developments at the publishing house and the future of “Apotheken Umschau”.

27.11.24 Audio, Journalism

Kugel und Niere: What's The Status of Podcast Funding?

Podcasts with a focus on storytelling – this is the specialty of the Munich-based podcast production company Kugel und Niere. Anna Bühler, one of four managing directors, explains in an interview how the company finances its productions.

21.11.24 Publishing

Stephan Joß from dtv: Publishing Books That Last

Stephan Joß has been Managing Director of dtv since 2020. In this interview, he talks about the challenges shaping the publishing industry, how his team discovers new authors and whether e-books will still prevail.

19.11.24 Journalism, Publishing

“Playboy” Published By Kouneli: What Makes Licensed Titles Successful?

Kouneli has held the license for “Playboy” in Germany since 2019. Myriam Karsch, Managing Partner, talks in an interview about the monetization opportunities and the advantages of a licensed brand.

12.11.24 Audio

The New Audio Offensive: “kicker” Relies On Podcasts

“kicker” is focusing on a new podcast strategy. Audio editor Isabella Fischer and product manager Benjamin Schmid explain how formats are created and why the brand is expanding beyond soccer.

05.11.24 Publishing, Social Media

BurdaForward: Is WhatsApp “The Next Big Thing” for Publishers?

Consuming news, trends & co. directly in the Messenger app – this is now possible via WhatsApp channels. Simone Wagner, Director Publisher Network at BurdaForward, reports on her initial experiences with the new trend.

22.10.24 Journalism, Publishing

Petra Winter from MADAME: A Magazine That Inspires

Beauty, luxury and style - that's what MADAME and MONSIEUR, the print magazines from Beautiful Minds Media, are all about. Editor-in-chief Petra Winter explains how the magazines are holding their own in the digital age and in times of crisis.