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Heute durfte ich auf dem Marken Summit 2024 des F.A.Z. Institut zum Thema „Kommunikation trifft Kultur“ sprechen. In meinem Vortrag habe ich aufgezeigt, wie Bertelsmann sich engagiert, europäisches Kulturgut zu bewahren, zu digitalisieren und einem breiten Publikum zugänglich zu machen. Zu den zentralen Initiativen gehören das ➡️ Blaue Sofa, ➡️ die UFA Filmnächte ➡️ und das Archivio Storico Ricordi. Diese Projekte ermöglichen es, kulturelle Inhalte sichtbar und erlebbar zu machen, gleichzeitig tragen wir zum langfristigen Erhalt wertvoller kreativer Werke bei. Ein weiteres wichtiges Thema ist die Digitalisierung historischer Medien. In Zusammenarbeit mit der Murnau-Stiftung haben wir beispielsweise Stummfilmklassiker restauriert und digitalisiert. Dadurch wird nicht nur Kulturgut bewahrt, sondern durch den Einsatz moderner Technologien wie Künstlicher Intelligenz auch neue Zugänge zu historischen Inhalten geschaffen. Mein Dank gilt dem FAZ Institut für die Einladung und die Gelegenheit, diese spannenden Themen mit einem breiten Publikum zu teilen. #markensummit2024

Welcome to part two of „Bertelsmann on the road“! 🙌 In November you still have the chance to meet us at different universities, on site and online. We just can’t stop meeting lots of new talents to share insights and career opportunities with them (read: you)! 😉 Join the fun: Watch the video and save the dates! 📅 Technische Universität München WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management Universität Münster ESCP Business School

The 3rd place in #TMB24’s case study competition went to team “Content Marketing” who won a trip to Cologne and Berlin. The team had the opportunity to tour RTL Deutschland and BMG - The New Music Company, gaining invaluable industry insights and connecting with seasoned professionals. Check out a few snapshots! #bertelsmann_careers

Controllers make sure that a company is on track 🚄 in terms of costs and performance. Leo, a dual student at Bertelsmann, is currently assigned to the 👉 controlling department at #Arvato. He is fascinated by his work because it gives him a great overview of Arvato and its central functions. Connect 🔗 with Leonard Kösters here on LinkedIn to learn more about his job.

Ein spannendes Interview von unserem Personalvorstand Immanuel Hermreck mit Maren Hauptmann Deloitte Partner Human Capital: Im Gespräch unterstreicht er, wie entscheidend menschliche Kreativität auch im Zeitalter von GenAI ist und, dass wir bei Bertelsmann GenAI nicht als Bedrohung sehen, sondern als Beschleuniger – immer mit dem Menschen im Mittelpunkt.

Team "Creator Economy" secured 2nd place in #TMB24's case study competition, which earned them a four-day trip to London. During their mid-September visit, the team had the opportunity to engage with experts from Fremantle, Dorling Kindersley and BMG. Their itinerary also included a memorable dinner with fellow TMB alumni at the London alumni hub 🇬🇧 See some highlights from their journey. #bertelsmann_careers

Pam, our SVP Corporate Employer Branding at Bertelsmann, had the honor to lead a workshop in Frankfurt last week 🏆 It's part of the accelerator program CONTENTshift, where five start-ups are still competing for an open spot. Pam introduced Bertelsmann and especially PRH as employers with great career opportunities 🎤 After that, she worked with the start-ups on their final presentations and helped them improve their pitching skills. She provided exciting insights and the start-ups contributed their innovative ideas 💡 We are looking forward to witnessing the final presentations at the Frankfurt Bookfair.

Stefan Raab returns to show business at RTL Deutschland and sets new records   After a break of almost 10 years, Stefan Raab has now returned to show business. Right from the start of his new entertainment-quiz-competition-show “Du gewinnst hier nicht die Million by Stefan Raab” (“You are not winning the Million by Stefan Raab”), which celebrated its premiere last night, the entertainer has already broken the first records. The launch of his new show proved to be the best new start ever on RTL+ and also ensured the strongest subscription growth of an original format on the streaming channel. Just as spectacular as the new show is the proportion of new customers on the streaming platform. The number of new subscriptions rose to 73%, while the remaining 27% were returning customers.   Inga Leschek, CCO of RTL Germany, comments: “This is exactly what I expected: Stefan Raab is back and breaking all records on Germany's largest national streaming platform RTL+. Stefan showed once again yesterday that he is an exceptional artist. (…) It feels - in the best sense - as if he's never been away and as if he's always been part of the RTL family. (…)”   Stefan Raab had already celebrated his big comeback last Saturday and showed that one of the greatest entertainers has returned to Germany's screens. This was proven, among other things, by the ratings for his boxing spectacle in prime time on RTL: with peak figures of almost 8 million viewers and market shares of (provisionally weighted) 40.9% (14-59 year olds) and 52.9% (14-49 year olds), the show entertainer showed how much viewers were looking forward to his return to German television. In addition, his new song “Pa aufs Maul” went straight to the top of the German charts, on iTunes, RTL+ and other music streamers, and Stefan Raab also recorded a huge increase in contacts on social media. Over 465 million contacts follow him on Instgram, TikTok, Facebook and other platforms - a symbol of how big an impact Stefan Raab's return to show business has had. 

Nintendo Visits Sonopress: A Showcase of Innovation and Collaboration On August 1st, we had the honor of hosting top executives from Nintendo, the global leader in video games and consoles, at Sonopress in Gütersloh. This visit highlighted the strong partnership between Bertelsmann’s storage media division and Nintendo of Europe. From left: Anja Poser (Sonopress), Wolfgang Hartlaub (Nintendo Managing Director of European Operations), Cuong Huu Quoc Vo, Clayton Warren Ritter (both Nintendo), Martin Kreutzheide (Sonopress), Daisuke Hara (Nintendo), Joerg Dickenhorst (Sonopress Management), Yuji Bando (Nintendo), and Sven Deutschmann (Sonopress Management). The Nintendo team, led by Wolfgang Hartlaub, included experts from both Japan and the United States. During their visit, they explored our cutting-edge facilities, learning about the history of Sonopress, our innovative technologies, and our commitment to sustainable practices. Key highlights: 🚀 Optimized Processes: Our highly automated packaging lines impressed the guests, showcasing our efficiency and precision. 🚀 Eco-Friendly Innovations: The "Eco Record" machine, capable of producing sustainable LPs from recyclable PET with 300 tons of contact pressure, was a standout feature. With over 80 million Nintendo Switch products assembled and delivered since 2021, Sonopress continues to be a pivotal partner in Nintendo's European operations. We coordinate weekly with Nintendo to meet market demands across Spain, Poland, and the UK.