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Ringier Axel Springer Media Ag


Ringier Axel Springer Media AG



Overview


Ringier Axel Springer Media AG is a prominent media company headquartered in Zürich, Switzerland. Established on July 1, 2010, as a joint venture between Swiss Ringier Holding AG and German Axel Springer SE, the company focuses on merging the previous operations in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE).

Key Executives


  • CEO: Mark Dekan

  • Chairman of the Supervisory Board: Jan Bayer


Organizational Structure


The company operates under the leadership of CEO Mark Dekan, with key regional executives leading specific business areas:
  • Alek Kutela: CEO Grupa Onet.pl in Poland, responsible for data and video

  • Jozsef Bayer: CEO Ringier Axel Springer Hungary, responsible for print publishing

  • Jovan Protic: Group Director Digital Publishing and COO Grupa Onet-Ringier Axel Springer Poland, responsible for digital content business

  • Milan Dubec: CEO Ringier Axel Springer Slovakia and Azet, responsible for transactional and classifieds business


Media and Digital Services


Ringier Axel Springer Media AG operates across several media and digital service sectors, with notable achievements and affiliations:

Media Operations in Poland


  • Print Publications: Fakt, Newsweek Polska, Forbes Polska, Przegląd Sportowy, Auto Świat, Komputer Świat

  • Online Services: Onet.pl, NOIZZ.pl, Ofeminin.pl, Business Insider Polska, Plejada, Medonet, Game Planet, VOD.pl, Jakdojade.pl, Skąpiec, MonetEasy, nk.pl, Sympatia.pl, Opineo, Zapytaj, Literia, Zumi, LaModa.pl, lendi.pl


Media Operations in Other Countries


  • Serbia: Publishes Blic, Blic Žena, NIN, and Elevate; owns blic.rs, zena.rs, nin.rs, noizz.rs

  • Slovakia: Manages Aktuality.sk, Živé.sk, šport.sk, dobruchut.sk, NOIZZ.sk

  • Hungary: Publishes Blikk, Kiskegyed, Kiskegyed Recepttár, NOIZZ.hu, Blikk.hu


Advertising Market


Poland


  • Owned Platforms: Gratka.pl, morizon.pl

  • Co-owned Platforms: No Fluff Jobs, StepStone Polska


Serbia


  • Owned Platforms: Nekretnine.rs, MojAuto.rs


Slovakia


  • Owned Platforms: Various classified ad websites, including bazar.sk and Real Soft


Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability


Ringier Axel Springer Media AG is committed to various initiatives that reflect its corporate social responsibility:

  • Sustainable Development: Supports United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals and various eco-friendly campaigns like the National Ecological Test and the Zero Emissions Academy.

  • Community Engagement: Active in significant social causes like the Wielka Orkiestra Świątecznej Pomocy and Szlachetna Paczka, with substantial volunteer participation and fundraising efforts.

  • Diversity and Inclusion: Promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment and has signed the Diversity Charter to combat workplace discrimination.


Key Figures


  • Visitor Engagement: 21 million visitors per month to their websites, covering 81% of all internet users in Poland (source: Kantar 2022).

  • Media Properties: Operates 20 media brands and 10 leading digital service brands, with 60 brands utilizing their technology.


Contact Information


  • Address: Ringier Axel Springer Polska sp. z o.o., ul. Domaniewska 49, 02-672 Warszawa, Poland

  • Corporate Identity: KRS 0000420780, NIP: 5272677009, REGON: 146127300






Competitor Profiling for Ringier Axel Springer Media AG



Key Competitors



Major Competitors in the German Publishing Market:


1. Bauer Media Group
2. Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA
3. Hubert Burda Media
4. Holtzbrinck Publishing Group

Competitor Analysis



Bauer Media Group


  • Headquarters: Hamburg, Germany

  • Operations: Operates in nine countries including the UK, Ireland, Poland, Slovakia, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway, and Portugal.

  • Products: Manages over 600 magazines, 400 digital products, and operates 150 audio brands.

  • Revenue: Approximately $2.9 billion.

  • Employees: Around 5,489.

  • Market Focus: Women’s magazines, TV listings, food and special interest magazines, digital products, and radio.

  • Online Presence: Approximately 200 million people globally engage with Bauer Media's content.


Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA


  • Headquarters: Gütersloh, Germany

  • Operations: Active in 50 countries globally.

  • Employees: Over 80,000.

  • Market Sectors: Media, services, and education.

  • Revenue: €20.2 billion in the 2023 financial year.

  • Divisions: RTL Group (broadcasting and streaming), Penguin Random House (trade book publishing), BMG (music), Arvato Group (services), Bertelsmann Marketing Services, Bertelsmann Education Group, and Bertelsmann Investments.

  • Strategic Focus: Climate neutrality goal by 2030, significant investments in creative content and educational services.


Hubert Burda Media


  • Headquarters: Munich and Offenburg, Germany

  • Founded: 1903

  • Employees: Approximately 10,000 as of 2023.

  • Product Range: Wide array of print and digital media, including consumer magazines, radio, TV stations, and e-commerce.

  • Global Reach: Operates in 11 countries with 250 media brands.

  • Notable Brands: Bunte, Focus, InStyle, among others.

  • Business Approach: Family-owned with a focus on journalistic content and technological development.


Holtzbrinck Publishing Group


  • Headquarters: Stuttgart, Germany

  • Operations: Global reach with a strong presence in Germany, Spain, Latin America, and markets across Europe and the United States.

  • Market Focus: Publishing and digital media, with imprints like Nature, Macmillan, and Springer.

  • Unique Strength: Significant focus on science, education, and promoting reading and language skills.

  • Innovation: Owns multiple startups and digital platforms aimed at advancing research and education.