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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.

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.

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.

10.10.24 Film, Journalism

Florian Meyer-Hawranek from PULS: Always close to Gen Z

How does PULS, BR's young format, manage to reach its target group? In this interview, Deputy Editorial Director Florian Meyer-Hawranek talks about what moves Gen Z, how the editorial team produces young content and what role AI plays in everyday editorial work.

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.

05.09.24 Journalism, Publishing, Social Media

Digital Expert Roland Mitterbauer: How Digital Is a Local Newspaper?

Where do local media stand when it comes to digitalisation? In this interview, the deputy editor-in-chief of Augsburger Allgemeine gives his assessment.

26.08.24 Design, Journalism

Cornelius Martens from “Pasta!”: It's All About the Haptics

A gourmet magazine in a small town? For 25 years now, Passau has been home to Pasta!, which is all about culinary delights and indulgence. An interview with publisher Cornelius Lloyd Martens.

12.06.24 Journalism, Social Media

No Power to the Fakes: How the "Volksverpetzer" Clears Things up

They fight against disinformation: "Der Volksverpetzer" is an anti-fake news blog with a strong social media presence. An interview with founder Thomas Laschyk and social media host Charlotte Theis.

03.04.24 AI, Journalism

Summ AI and Wortliga: How Language Reaches More People

Simplifying complex language: That is the mission of Flora Geseke and Gidon Wagner, who aim to make language accessible to everyone with their companies Summ AI and Wortliga.