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The podcast for all employees of Axel Springer. Here, leading voices of our media group discuss what moves us today and in the future. The podcast is hosted by Adib Sisani, Global Head of Communications.

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Latest episodes

Axel Springer’s Future: An Update from CEO Mathias Döpfner

Axel Springer’s Future: An Update from CEO Mathias Döpfner

12m 17s

CEO Mathias Döpfner talks “on the record” about exciting news for the media company. Dive into this compelling episode on the company's revamped structure, discover what it means for the team, and what his vision for the future is. Don’t miss these exclusive insights—tune in now!

The Next Media Frontier—The CEOs of BILD, Business Insider, POLITICO, and WELT Share Their Vision

The Next Media Frontier—The CEOs of BILD, Business Insider, POLITICO, and WELT Share Their Vision

21m 51s

To wrap up our three-part series with the CEOs of leading media brands, we address the burning question: What’s next in media? Join us as we dive into a captivating conversation with Carolin Hulshoff Pol, CEO of WELT; Business Insider’s CEO Barbara Peng; Claudius Senst, CEO of BILD; and Goli Sheikholeslami, CEO of POLITICO. This episode is all about the game-changing role of Artificial Intelligence in the media landscape. Discover how AI is already reshaping how these brands serve their audiences and what Axel Springer’s groundbreaking OpenAI partnership means for the future of journalism.

How to Handle Disruption: The CEOs of BILD, Business Insider, POLITICO, and WELT Discuss Current Challenges in Media

How to Handle Disruption: The CEOs of BILD, Business Insider, POLITICO, and WELT Discuss Current Challenges in Media

21m 4s

In the second episode of our three-part series with the CEOs of our biggest media brands, we dive deep into the challenges on both sides of the Atlantic. Join us as Carolin Hulshoff Pol, CEO of WELT; Barbara Peng, CEO of Business Insider; BILD’s CEO Claudius Senst; and POLITICO’s CEO Goli Sheikholeslami tackle the big questions: Are the challenges unique to each brand? How does the decline of local journalism fuel polarization of society? And most crucially, how do we keep trust in the media alive? Don’t miss this insightful discussion. Tune in to the second episode of our series...

Is Being a Legacy Business a Blessing or a Burden? Insights from the CEOs of BILD, Business Insider, POLITICO, and WELT

Is Being a Legacy Business a Blessing or a Burden? Insights from the CEOs of BILD, Business Insider, POLITICO, and WELT

19m 26s

In the first of three special episodes, the CEOs of our biggest media brands from both sides of the Atlantic come together to discuss the future of the news business. On the one hand, we have BILD and WELT—two formerly traditional print newspapers with a history of transformation. On the other, the digital natives Business Insider and POLITICO. Join Carolin Hulshoff Pol, CEO of WELT, Business Insider’s CEO Barbara Peng, BILD’s CEO Claudius Senst, and Goli Sheikholeslami, CEO of POLITICO, as they discuss, among other topics: What's the best starting point for disruption? And: Is being a legacy business a...