Region / Service | Phone Number | Notes |
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Headquarters (Germany) | +49 30 25910 | Berlin corporate office |
Customer Support (BILD) | +49 30 2591 7777 | Reader inquiries |
Customer Support (Die Welt) | +49 30 2591 3030 | Subscriber services |
Customer Support (Business Insider Europe) | +49 30 2591 4000 | Digital media inquiries |
Advertising & Sponsorship | +49 30 2591 5000 | Advertising division |
Customer Support (International Offices) | +44 20 3027 7900 | UK & international helpline |
Axel Springer SE is one of Europe’s largest digital publishing houses, headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Founded in 1946 by journalist Axel Springer, the company has grown into a major media and technology group with a strong international presence.
Axel Springer owns and operates well-known newspapers, magazines, and digital platforms, including BILD, Die Welt, Business Insider, Politico Europe, and Upday. Over the past decade, the company has strategically shifted from traditional print to a digital-first approach, making it a leader in digital classifieds, news, and advertising solutions.
Key Features:
Founded in 1946, headquartered in Berlin, Germany.
One of Europe’s leading digital publishers.
Owns BILD, Germany’s largest tabloid, and Die Welt, a respected daily newspaper.
Expanded into digital media, including Business Insider, Politico Europe, Upday.
Strong portfolio in digital classifieds (StepStone, SeLoger, Immowelt).
Significant investments in advertising technology and online marketplaces.
Present in more than 40 countries worldwide.
Majority-owned by KKR (Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.), a global investment firm.