Axel Springer

(IN BRIEF) French photographer Jerome Brouillet won the prestigious 2024 Sven-Simon-Award for his image “The Golden Moment,” which captures surfer Gabriel Medina celebrating during the 2024 Olympic Games in Teahupo’o, Tahiti. The award, which includes a €10,000 prize, is presented … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Axel Springer will launch the Axel Springer Global Reporters Network on March 1, 2025, aimed at enhancing its global media presence. This network will offer investigative research, in-depth features, exclusive interviews, and opinion pieces for outlets like BILD, … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Axel Springer has completed a financial transaction to become the sole owner of Morning Brew Inc., transitioning from a majority shareholder. As part of this change, co-founder and CEO Austin Rief has stepped down to become Executive Chairman, … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) A lawsuit has been filed against Ringier Axel Springer Polska (RASP) by entrepreneur and philanthropist Robert Szustkowski, demanding over PLN 54 million in penalties for RASP’s failure to honor a 2020 Settlement Agreement. The settlement, stemming from a … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The European Court of Justice (ECJ) upheld the European Commission’s decision that Google abused its dominant market position by favoring its own shopping service, misleading consumers, and harming competition. idealo, a price comparison platform, welcomed the ruling as … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) BILD, in collaboration with ElevenLabs, is expanding its podcast offerings to an English-speaking audience using AI dubbing technology. This partnership enables BILD to translate its primarily German-language podcasts into English and other languages while maintaining the original speaker’s … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Lidl announces a new partnership with BILD Group, introducing BILDplus as a premium offer for users of the Lidl Plus app in Germany. Customers reaching a certain monthly shopping volume through Lidl Plus will receive complimentary access to … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The Axel Springer Prize for Young Journalism, renowned for recognizing exceptional journalistic talent, this year introduced a new category, “Future,” focusing on works related to artificial intelligence (AI) or produced with AI support. The awards ceremony celebrated young … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The nomination phase for the Axel Springer Prize for Young Journalism, a prestigious award for young journalists in the German-speaking region, has officially begun. The prize, which is being awarded for the 33rd time, is organized by the … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The fifth annual “German AI Award” was presented in Berlin by WELT to honor outstanding achievements in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). The award ceremony included the AI Innovation Award, the AI User Award, and the AI … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Axel Springer has divested its 35% stake in Ringier Axel Springer Schweiz (RASCH) to its joint venture partner, Ringier, as part of its digital strategy. This move allows Ringier to become the sole owner of a portfolio that … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Axel Springer and BILD have been honored with the Nova Innovation Award in the “Nova New Business Areas” category for their groundbreaking event experience in the Metaverse Club featuring a live concert by Twitch star and singer Jens … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Axel Springer, a global media and technology company, has entered a long-term partnership with Connatix, a leading video technology firm, to boost online video engagement and monetization. This collaboration aims to drive revenue for Axel Springer’s media brands … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) BILD TV, in collaboration with Dyn, will broadcast selected top matches of the Handball Bundesliga live on free TV starting from August 27, 2023. The initiative aims to expand the sports content beyond soccer and will also feature … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) BILD TV, in cooperation with Dyn, will start showing one selected top match of the Handball Bundesliga live on free TV on every matchday from August 27, 2023. The kickoff will be the match between THW Kiel and … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Tom Drechsler has been appointed as the new head of the Communication department at Škoda Auto, starting from July 1. He replaces Ariane Kilian, who is temporarily stepping down due to personal reasons. Drechsler brings extensive experience, having … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The Axel Springer Freedom Foundation and Danish artist Jens Galschiøt have installed a replica of the Pillar of Shame in Berlin to commemorate the victims of the 1989 Tiananmen Massacre in China. The monument, which originally stood outside … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Awin, a global affiliate marketing network, has announced the appointment of Gisele Mast as its new Chief Product and Technology Officer. Mast will be responsible for leading the company’s global Product and Technology efforts to ensure the platform … Read the full press release →

(PRESS RELEASE) BERLIN, 9-Mar-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Konvi, the first pan-European Crowd-Investment Platform for alternative asset classes, is announcing its $900,000 pre-seed round. Investors include APX and value-adding angel investors including (former) executives from tech giants like Snap Inc and … Read the full press release →

The next step in building a digital ecosystem (PRESS RELEASE) STUTTGART/ SHANGHAI, 18-Oct-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Porsche Ventures, the venture capital arm of Porsche AG, has announced an investment in iMaker, China’s leading provider of virtual influencers and digital ecosystems. … Read the full press release →