Magazine - XPLR: MEDIA

24.04.25 Journalism, Publishing

Heiko Heinemann From BT Verlag: “AI Has Sharpened Our Senses”

Munich-based BT Verlag specializes in print magazines in the special interest sector. How can this concept work in times of online journalism and AI? An interview with Managing Director Heiko Heinemann.

12.03.25 AI, Journalism, Social Media, TV & Streaming, XR

Servus y'all: Strong Bavarian Media Presence at SXSW 2025

XPLR: MEDIA in Bavaria also brought Bavarian companies and projects from the media industry to the SXSW tech conference in Texas in 2025. Special highlight: Bavaria's beat conquered Austin.

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.

06.03.25 Journalism, Medienbranche

Robert Kowalski From Jambit: About AI and Hyperpersonalization

Robert Kowalski is Head of Division Media at software service provider jambit. In this interview, he talks about how digital the media industry currently is and what needs to change in the future.

10.02.25 Journalism

Martin Schumacher: New Paths With kicker business solutions

Martin Schumacher explains why kicker business solutions was founded, what advantages it brings for marketing and how “kicker” works with new target groups and channels – from print to podcast.

04.02.25 AI, Journalism, Medienbranche

Shaping The Future: 1E9 and The Path to New Technologies

Wolfgang Kerler and Daria Saharova from 1E9 show how tech journalism and the “Festival der Zukunft” make modern technologies accessible and break down fears of contact.

28.01.25 Journalism

Journalist Fabian Huber: Does Local Journalism Have a Future?

He was nominated for the Theodor Wolff Prize for his reporting - category: “Best local piece”. Now Fabian Huber from Ingolstadt works for the foreign department of “stern”. In his opinion, local journalism is still indispensable.

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.