Magazine - XPLR: MEDIA

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.

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.

14.10.24 Publishing, Social Media

Four Bavarian BookTokers You Should Follow

Bavaria's BookTok scene is growing rapidly: We present four Bavarian BookTokers who are inspiring people on social media with book tips and creative content.

01.10.24 Publishing

Bavarian Publishing Heroes: XPLR at the Frankfurt Book Fair

XPLR: MEDIA in Bavaria once again brings innovative Bavarian publishing projects, the best independent books and the Bavarian Book Prize to the Frankfurt Book Fair.

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.

18.01.24 AI, Publishing

Alessandro Alviani: What Prompt Editors Do at Ippen Digital

Ippen Digital has employed an AI prompt editor since summer 2023. Alessandro Alviani, Product Lead NLP, reveals what her tasks are and how the collaboration works.

11.12.23 Audio, Film, Publishing

Sema Kara: Why Film Rights Become More Important for Publishers

Sema Kara is Rights Manager at the publishing house Penguin Random House. In this interview, she talks about licensing literary material for film and television.