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Eighty-six years ago, on the night of November 9-10, 1938, synagogues were set ablaze, Jewish-owned businesses were shattered, and thousands of Jewish citizens suffered brutal violence and imprisonment across Germany. Known as the November Pogroms, this night marked a horrifying escalation in the systematic persecution that would ultimately lead to the murder of over six million Jewish people. In our Berlin neighborhood, the history of Jewish displacement remains ever-present. Our site stands on historic ground, amidst the former newspaper district, once a vibrant center of Jewish business and culture. To honor this legacy, 95 Stolpersteine (stumbling stones) have been placed here since 2020 to commemorate Jewish residents who were displaced, deported, and murdered during the Nazi regime. Since then, the Axel Springer Academy of Journalism & Technology has cared for these stumbling stones, preserving their message as a powerful reminder against injustice.  Our commitment to opposing antisemitism is rooted in the Essentials, our corporate constitution, established by our founder in 1967. Today, we reaffirm this stance, especially in a time when the safety of Jewish communities in Germany and around the world are increasingly at risk.  ___ Miriam Krekel Kristin Schulze Claudius Senst Mark Dekan Jan Bayer Hans-Wilhelm Saure #NeverAgainIsNow #WeRemember #NeverForget #NeverAgain #AgainstOblivion #AxelSpringer 

Yesterday, BILD am SONNTAG and AUTO BILD presented the awards for DAS GOLDENE LENKRAD (Golden Steering Wheel), Europe’s most prestigious automotive honor, across fourteen categories. A jury of 18 experts evaluated and selected this year’s top vehicles in seven categories, alongside two readers' choice categories and further special awards chosen by the BILD am SONNTAG and AUTO BILD editorial teams. Celebrating its 48th award ceremony, DAS GOLDENE LENKRAD—initiated by our company’s founder—provides a platform for top automotive representatives to address industry challenges and discuss innovative solutions for the future. This year’s ceremony brought together prominent leaders, including Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume, Mercedes-Benz AG CEO Ola Källenius, and BMW Group CEO Oliver Zipse. Swipe through the slideshow for highlights from the event and about a preview of the BILD Group’s new Tech & Mobility Competence Center which will provide even more comprehensive product and purchasing advice to its audience.  ___ Thomas Schäfer Opel Florian Huettl Klaus Zellmer Škoda Auto Deutschland GmbH Subaru of America Bernhard Kaplan Mazda Motors Deutschland GmbH Florian Kraft Renault Andre Schmidt Toyota Deutschland GmbH Porsche AG Peugeot Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd Kia Deutschland GmbH Citroën Tesla   #DASGOLDENELENKRAD #AUTOBILD #BAMS #Automotive #AxelSpringer #DGL24

The U.S. election is the political event of the year, capturing global attention. For journalists, this is an especially intense time. As Election Day unfolded yesterday, we joined Gordon Repinski, Executive Editor of POLITICO in Germany, and his team for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how they navigated this intense moment in journalism. The team in Berlin keeps its audiences informed through the “Berlin Playbook” newsletter, its podcast, and the “DC Decoded Pro” newsletter, leveraging the strength of POLITICO’s incredible reporting network of more than 500 colleagues connecting power centers across Europe and the U.S. Swipe left for an exclusive look at their day, or read the full story on our corporate blog: https://lnkd.in/dCAKipxa  ____  #AxelSpringer #POLITICO #POLITICOInGermany #Journalism POLITICO Europe Hans von der Burchard Rixa Fürsen Jürgen Klöckner Cecil V. Karoline Schmitt-Glaeser Pauline von Pezold Laura Hülsemann Jakob Hanke Vela Oliver Noyan Johanna Sahlberg Carlotta Diederich Rasmus Buchsteiner  

Thirty-five years ago, the peaceful revolution in the GDR led to the fall of the Berlin Wall—a turning point in German post-war history. But not every fight for freedom had the same, positive outcome. That very year, democracy protests in Tiananmen Square, China, faced brutal repression. To mark this occasion, the Axel Springer Freedom Foundation will present the exhibition “China ist nicht fern!” (China is Not Far!)—an exploration of the contrasting stories of democracy movements in both countries, along with the current state of democratic dissent in China. Set within three shipping containers as mobile spaces, the exhibition features video interviews with dissidents from both nations, original artifacts from Tiananmen Square, and a replica of the “Goddess of Democracy”—a symbol of the Chinese protest movement. Mark your calendars and join us in witnessing these stories of resilience. Further information about the exhibition, including dates and locations, can be found here: https://lnkd.in/e8_SHz34 Get a sneak peek at some of the dissidents' video interviews in the video below.   ____  #AxelSpringer #AxelSpringerFreedomFoundation #Freedom #ChinaIsNotFar #ListenToTheDissidents #Mauerfall35 #HaltetDieFreiheitHoch Fengsuo Zhou Kulturprojekte Berlin Human Rights in China 中国人权 beier+wellach projekte HUMANITARIAN CHINA Antje Schippmann Lisa Reimann 

ChatGPT just got an incredible update: Yesterday, OpenAI introduced a search tool within ChatGPT that combines advanced AI to deliver relevant information from our media brands BILD, Business Insider, POLITICO, and Welt as well as the titles of Ringier Axel Springer Polska. The new feature is based on the SearchGPT pilot, for which a select team of journalism and AI experts across Axel Springer provided testing and feedback on. What does this mean for users of SearchGPT? ➡️ User will find more recent content on ChatGPT, including from our trusted media brands. ➡️ ChatGPT’s answers will include attribution and links to news articles, leading users to our media brands’ websites. At Axel Springer, we leverage cutting-edge technology to drive progress and foster the free flow of independent, high-quality journalism through innovation. This commitment has led us to partner with OpenAI in December 2023, making us the first global publishing house to work on a deeper integration of journalism in AI technologies. Swipe through the slideshow to discover insights from Mathias Sanchez, SVP of Global Strategic Partnerships, on the new ChatGPT search feature. ___ Valentin Schöndienst Peter Würtenberger #AI #OpenAI #Technology #SearchGPT #Journalism #AxelSpringer 

At yesterday’s "Starke Stimmen" (Strong Voices) lunch in the Journalistenclub at our Berlin headquarters, we welcomed author and speaker Paula Lambert. As a journalist who graduated from the Axel Springer Academy of Journalism & Technology, she spent several years at Welt, and later contributed to media outlets like GEO, DIE ZEIT, and GQ Magazine. Paula shared with participants how self-reflection helped her not only to develop her distinct journalistic voice and style but also to build self-confidence. Organized by the axel springer_women network, these "Starke Stimmen" networking events aim to provide participants with fresh perspectives, strengthened interdisciplinary connections, and practical ideas to apply within their teams. As one of Axel Springer’s Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), axel springer_women provides a platform for exchange that is open to all employees, regardless of their department or role.  Swipe through the slideshow to learn what our colleagues shared about their experience.  ___ Inga Grömminger Yvonne Beister Ines Kaufmann Valerie Stoynov Franziska B. Melissa Conrads Dr. Fanny Jimenez Caroline Warluks Marion Hubaydulin Sandra Paust Kirstin Jachmann Janina Voigt Renée Matschke #PeopleOfAxelSpringer #AxelSpringer

Solveig Rathenow, member of the Editorial Board at Business Insider Deutschland, has a clear vision: to establish the brand as the leading online business medium for young professionals. Since her appointment in May 2024, her responsibilities have extended beyond managing editorial content to driving ambitious traffic and subscription growth, as well as shaping the strategic direction of the media brand’s events. Now, more than half a year into her role, we sat down with her to reflect on the past months. In our latest edition of the “What’s Up” series, Solveig shared... ... the goals she aims to achieve in the leadership team of Business Insider Germany, ... her strategies for engaging and retaining the young target groups in the long term,  ... her inspiration behind founding the “Zukunftsmacherinnen” (“Female Futuremakers”) event. What else did she say? Read the interview: https://lnkd.in/ddpjSr6h   ___ Kayhan Özgenc Jakob Wais Dr. Fanny Jimenez Derman Deniz Luca M Schallenberger Steffen Bosse Lisa Dittrich  Aisha Washington Jil Andert Natalia Wallroth Emmelie König Dr. Annika von Mutius Cosima Richardson Nicole Cienskowski Louisa Marie Lippold Dr. Neşe Oktay-Gür Cosima Meyer Jennifer Baum-Minkus Kristiina Coenen Karolina Decker Christina Diem-Puello Alexandra Kohlmann Saruul Krause-Jentsch Janine Lampprecht Julia Lupp Philine Paschen Cordula Pflaum Helena Rapprich Dr. Olga Stürmer Franziska Weindauer Alexandra Wudel  #BusinessInsider #BusinessInsiderGermany #Journalism #Business #AxelSpringer 

As Vice President Global AdTech at Axel Springer National Media & Tech, Carlos Bracho has been instrumental in developing and shaping our media brands’ AdTech systems, which manage advertising across their websites. Yesterday, he co-hosted a masterclass at MEDIENTAGE MÜNCHEN together with Dennis Bappert, Senior Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services (AWS), focusing on key advancements in advertising technology.   The session highlighted AdLib, a sophisticated tool developed by Carlos’s team. AdLib streamlines AdTech management into a unified platform, boosting ad revenue for publishers like BILD, Business Insider Deutschland, and Welt through optimized performance.   Curious to dive deeper into how AdLib works? Read more in our a_inside blogpost: https://lnkd.in/dj33TQ5j      ___  #MTM #MedientageMunich #AWS #AdTech #Advertising #AdRevenue #Technology #AxelSpringer #PeopleOfAxelSpringer #ASAllstars Baudisch René Valentin Schöndienst POLITICO

Throwback Thursday to the launch of WELTgo!: Introduced in May, Welt’s first AI-powered digital assistant offers subscribers a new, intuitive way to engage with its journalistic content across more than 20 thematic worlds and services. It is based on the successful AI technology Hey_ implemented by BILD last year, and was developed by WELT’s editorial team together with Axel Springer’s business innovation team. Since its debut, WELTgo! users have nearly doubled their visit frequency and are spending 30 percent more time engaging with its content compared to other subscribers. Reflecting on the successful rollout of WELT’s AI assistant, Executive Editor Newsroom Strategy Moritz Seyffarth shared his insights on how the technology works and how the launch went on behind-the-scenes back in May. Want to find out more? Then read the interview: https://lnkd.in/djp2bvUa On another note, congratulations to Moritz, who was recently recognized by kress - der Mediendienst as one of the young executives and founders set to shape the future of media!   ___ #ThrowbackThursday #ArtificialIntelligence #WELT #Technology #AxelSpringer Carolin Hulshoff Pol Peter Würtenberger ulf poschardt Valentin Schöndienst 

From its humble beginnings in a dorm room at the University of Michigan, Morning Brew Inc. has evolved from a simple newsletter into a multimedia powerhouse. Founded in 2015 by Alex Lieberman and Austin Rief, and acquired by Axel Springer in 2020, the brand has expanded significantly. Today, it features over 20 franchises in its media portfolio, generating more than 350 million monthly impressions by delivering daily, insightful updates on the business world through various formats such as articles, videos, and podcasts. ___ #MorningBrewInc #Journalism #Newsletter #Multimedia #AxelSpringer Robert Dippell Devin Emery