Magazine - XPLR: MEDIA

01.04.25 Audio, Publishing, Social Media

Robert Wildgruber From Der Hörverlag: About Voices That Touch

Robert Wildgruber manages Der Hörverlag, cbj audio and Random House Audio. In this interview, he talks about successful audiobook genres, the selection of narrators and the role of podcasts in the distribution strategy.

10.03.25 Audio, Journalism, Medienbranche

Radiodays Europe: The audio industry celebrates with XPLR: MEDIA

A good atmosphere, exciting talks and the Greek sun – these were the hallmarks of Radiodays Europe 2025 from March 9 to 11. This year, the European audio industry met in Athens – and on Sunday evening at the XPLR: MEDIA get-together in Bavaria.

03.03.25 Audio, Medienbranche

The “Beat of Bavaria”: Listen to Bavaria as a Media Location

We have a winning beat! Jakob Schleussinger & Chanrico Dombrowski won the race for the “Beat of Bavaria” with their sound collage. The project, which we at XPLR: MEDIA in Bavaria planned and implemented, aimed to make the Bavarian media industry audible.

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.

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.

26.09.24 Audio, Journalism

“Paula sucht Paula": On the Trail of a Courageous Journalist

In a three-part podcast, BR author Paula Lochte tells the story of Paula Schlier, who was an author in the 1920s. The production has won several awards, most recently the German Radio Prize. A conversation about courage and emancipation.

16.09.24 Audio, Medienbranche, TV & Streaming

Networking With XPLR: MEDIA: Bavaria's Broadcasters at the IBC

Exchange and networking on the first IBC evening in Amsterdam: At the XPLR: MEDIA in Bavaria get-together, Bavarian broadcasting experts met colleagues from Germany and Europe.

24.06.24 Audio

Lokalrundfunktage in Nuremberg: More Relevant Than Ever

A look behind the scenes with Stefan Sutor, Managing Director of Medien.Bayern GmbH and head of the Lokalrundfunktage. In this interview, he talks about the importance of the Local Broadcasting Days.

14.05.24 Audio

Ulrich Kubak: How Klassik Radio Became a Digital Pioneer in the Industry

Klassik Radio from Augsburg is considered a pioneer in the audio industry. Ulrich Kubak reveals how it has achieved a special position in the German radio market with its unique positioning and strong digitization concept.