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New storytelling formats and in-depth investigations: Yesterday, the Axel Springer Prize for Young Journalism has been presented for the 35th time. At the award ceremony in Berlin, the Axel Springer Academy of Journalism & Technology honored outstanding early-career journalists whose work is distinguished by investigative rigor, societal relevance, and innovative storytelling. The award was presented in five categories: Politics & Business, Report, Podcast, Innovation, and Entertainment. Miriam Krekel, Head of the Axel Springer Academy of Journalism & Technology: “Especially in times of growing uncertainty and rapid change, we need journalism that provides orientation, but also inspires confidence and builds trust. This year’s award winners demonstrate how this can be achieved—with courage, innovation, and a commitment to investigative research and to making complex topics understandable and accessible. In doing so, they make an important contribution to an informed society.” In addition, Italian journalist Cecilia Sala received the George Weidenfeld Prize in recognition of her courageous international reporting from crisis regions, where she provides insight into complex conflicts and amplifies diverse perspectives. Congratulations to all winners and nominees and thanks to the jury! Learn more via our press release: https://lnkd.in/dyBbBchT ___ #AxelSpringer #Journalism #Media #Innovation #Storytelling Sven Gösmann Susanne Biedenkopf-Kuerten Tanja May Constantin Schreiber Lisa Windolph Clemens Justus Fanny Fee Werther Norddeutscher Rundfunk Süddeutsche Zeitung ZEIT Verlagsgruppe WELT BILD Business Insider Deutschland POLITICO ARD Lisa Lütticke Arina Reichel Kai Weise

OMR 2026—two days full of exchange, connections, and fresh ideas. At the Axel Springer Square, our brands—BILD, WELT, POLITICO Germany, Business Insider Germany, idealo internet GmbH, Bonial, and Media Impact—came to life, showcasing the breadth of our portfolio and the people behind it. Across stages, formats, and interactions, our teams highlighted what drives us: from quality journalism and product innovation to retail media and AI-driven marketing. Thank you to everyone who contributed, stopped by, and made these two days so valuable. Explore some impressions below👇 ___ #OMR2026 #AxelSpringer #Media #Marketing #Journalism #Commerce FRAMEN Awin Global Paul Ronzheimer Filipp Piatov Tanja May Patricia Platiel ulf poschardt Gordon Repinski Holger Zschäpitz Nena Brockhaus Karsten Wildberger #HeidiKlum #JorgeGonzáles #SallyÖzcan

The OMR Festival in Hamburg (May 5–6) is one of Europe’s leading events for marketing, media, and the digital economy. Axel Springer will once again be present with a central hub: the Axel Springer Square in Hall A1/D12. Across more than 300 m², BILD, PREMIUM-GRUPPE (WELT, POLITICO Germany, BUSINESS INSIDER Germany), idealo, Bonial, and Media Impact will showcase a broad range of content—from journalism and product innovation to commerce and data-driven marketing. Selected program highlights include: ➡️ A conversation on the BILD STAGE between Federal Minister Karsten Wildberger and Patricia Platiel on Germany’s digital transformation, as well as live productions of the podcasts "RONZHEIMER." with Paul Ronzheimer and Filipp Piatov, and "MAY WAY" with Tanja May. Also, content creators such as MontanaBlack, Jorge Gonzáles, and Sally Özcan will attend. ➡️ The PREMIUM-GRUPPE will host a space for exchange, featuring the "News Café" with a media showcase wall, alongside live podcast recordings of "Hyped" with Imke Rabiega and Julian Theilen, and “Alles auf Aktien” with Nando Sommerfeldt and Holger Zschäpitz. ➡️ idealo internet GmbH will introduce a new marketing solution for brands and retailers, while Co-CEO Jovan Protić will share insights from the Silicon Valley AI ecosystem. ➡️ Media Impact will use the OMR to engage with marketing decision-makers, agencies, and CMOs on key challenges in the advertising market, focusing, under the motto "Don’t wait. CreAIte.", on AI-driven marketing, new approaches to addressability, and simplified data solutions for more efficient campaign management. ➡️ Bonial’s "kaufDA-Späti" will serve as a meeting point for discussions on retail media and the future of digital offer communication. In addition, the "CareerLab" offers visitors a quick way to explore potential career paths at Axel Springer via a short, QR-based assessment. Visit us at the Axel Springer Square in Hall A1/D12 and explore the full program in the press release here: https://lnkd.in/dE2Ba6bm ____ #AxelSpringer #OMR #OMR2026 #Media #DigitalEconomy #AI #RetailMedia #ASCareerLab

Axel Springer’s Global Reporters Network is growing. One year after launch, the network continues to expand with new talent and a sharper focus on high-impact, cross-border reporting. What defines the Global Reporters Network? ➡️ Reporting from one newsroom is published across multiple brands including BILD, POLITICO, WELT, Business Insider, Fakt, and Onet Wiadomości ➡️ Journalists collaborate on joint investigations across outlets ➡️ A core group of Global Reporters develop stories across borders for international distribution Under the leadership of Senior Editor Tim Röhn, the network brings together leading journalists from Axel Springer, including Dr. Jan Philipp Burgard, Sophia Cai, Nicole Einbinder, Anne McElvoy, Paul Ronzheimer, Constantin Schreiber, Marc Felix Serrao, and Jacob Shamsian. Together, they produce investigations, scoops, and interviews that reach people worldwide. Learn more on our new landing page: https://lnkd.in/debUpNe6 ___ #AxelSpringer #GlobalReporters #Journalism Claudius Senst Mark Dekan

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has approved Axel Springer’s acquisition of Telegraph Media Group Holdings Limited, paving the way toward completion. Further approvals in Ireland and Austria are pending, with completion expected in Q2 2026. Under Axel Springer’s ownership, The Telegraph will benefit from investment in journalism, digital infrastructure, and international growth. More in our press release: https://lnkd.in/dFNMRPwU ___ #AxelSpringer #TMG #Telegraph #Journalism Claudius Senst Mark Dekan Lisa Nandy MP

Congratulations to Jonathan Greenberger on being named POLITICO’s Global Editor-in-Chief, effective May 1. As our COO Claudius Senst highlights below, Jonathan brings a strong combination of journalistic excellence and innovation—and has already played a key role in shaping POLITICO into a cross-platform global media organization. We also thank John Harris for nearly two decades of outstanding leadership and look forward to Dasha Burns stepping into her expanded role as Global Anchor. More in the full press release: https://lnkd.in/dTSmZMUA ___ #AxelSpringer #POLITICO Goli Sheikholeslami Jan Bayer

Today, Axel Springer has reached an agreement with RedBird IMI to acquire the Telegraph Media Group for £575 million in cash, subject to regulatory approvals.   Read the full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/gdzW_a5k

Bonial is integrating social media specialist cmmrcl.ly to expand its capabilities in digital offer communication across Europe. Further information in the post by Christoph Eck-Schmidt below. ___ #AxelSpringer #Bonial #RetailMarketingHub

Axel Springer is expanding its U.S. footprint: we have acquired B2B media and events company Bisnow. Bisnow operates in nearly 50 local markets in five countries, runs more than 400 live events each year, delivering trusted journalism and serving professionals across the commercial real estate industry. The acquisition strengthens our position in professional B2B media and live events and broadens our U.S. portfolio alongside Business Insider, POLITICO, Morning Brew Inc., and EMARKETER. Robert Dippell, CEO of Morning Brew Inc., will lead the newly formed Brew Media Group, while Gregg Mayer Meyer remains CEO of Bisnow. Both brands will continue to operate independently within this structure. Brew Media Group provides a framework to support further growth in the U.S., including selective acquisitions and cross-brand collaboration across events, newsletters and digital products. ___ #AxelSpringer #Bisnow #MorningBrew Claudius Senst

POLITICO is entering a new continent: the newsroom will expand to Australia and launch Canberra Playbook later this year, marking its move into the Indo-Pacific. The expansion extends POLITICO’s mission of linking global power centers— connecting decision-makers and readers across North America, Europe, and now Australia. As economic and geopolitical developments in the Indo-Pacific increasingly shape global trade, defense and energy policy, the move strengthens POLITICO’s cross-border political coverage. Leading the launch is a familiar name: Ryan Heath returns to POLITICO to head up the Australian expansion. A POLITICO original who launched Brussels Playbook in 2015 and helped make it a must-read in Europe, Heath will now build the Canberra newsroom and write the inaugural Playbook in his native Australia. ___ #AxelSpringer #POLITICO #GlobalMedia #IndoPacific #Journalism Goli Sheikholeslami