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You are curious about the Business Track of our Future Leaders Graduate Program but unsure if it’s the right fit for you? 🎯 Whether you’re hearing about it for the first time or have some last questions, join our (German-spoken) Zoom webinar on December 3! Program Manager Steffi Heldberg will provide answers to all your questions from 5:30 to 6:30 PM. Please send us an e-mail at createyourowncareer@bertelsmann.de for the login info! 

Grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with Stage Two an initiative that brings together VCs, promising nominees, engaged partners, and esteemed academics to elevate Europe’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Looking forward to the collaborative journey ahead! Check out the video for highlights! 🌍

We Are Era takes over Social Match!👩💻👨💻 RTL Group's studio and talent agency We Are Era is thrilled to announce the acquisition of Social Match, a leading digital agency for influencer and community marketing! With around 120 experts on board, Social Match strengthens our presence in the creator economy in German-speaking countries and beyond 🌎. Together, the two agencies will join forces and offer clients even more comprehensive services in the areas of influencer marketing, content creation, channel management and paid advertising. This strategic acquisition enables further expansion into the European market and strengthens We Are Era’s position as the leading studio and talent agency within the RTL Group. The cultural fit and shared vision of both companies for the future of community marketing is what makes this partnership so special. The same shared passion for data-driven marketing and building authentic connections with communities aligns with the core beliefs of both involved parties 🤝. “Social Match is the perfect match for us - both operationally and in terms of corporate culture,” says Tobias Schiwek, CEO of We Are Era. “Robert, Martin, Bastian and their team have established processes that fit perfectly with our philosophy of community marketing. As pioneers, we at We Are Era have been decoding the lives of fragmented target groups in a data-driven way for years. We see communities as the most valuable currency in the attention economy. For our partners, we are the shortest route to every community. With the precise processes of Social Match, this path is now even shorter. Belonging is more than just a strategy for us; it is a core company value that shapes our understanding of communities and influences our daily interactions. We are delighted to welcome the Social Match team and look forward to developing brands for the age of the community economy together.” #WeAreEra #SocialMatch #InfluencerMarketing #CommunityMarketing #CreatorEconomy #RTLGroup #DigitalMarketing #Innovation

🎉 We’re thrilled to announce that we secured 3rd place in the Trendence Awards for Best Digital Recruiting Campaign Event with our recruiting campaign for Bertelsmann’s Future Leaders Graduate Program 🥳 Many thanks to Steffi Heldberg and Jasmin Kramer for the successful pitch. Are you ready to become a Future Leader? Apply by December 29 to join us as a Business Track trainee. 👉 For more details, visit futureleaders-business.com. #FutureLeaders #GraduateProgram #Entrepreneurship 📸 Christian Lietzmann

Become a digital expert with Bertelsmann! 🤖 The digital future offers incredible opportunities - and Bertelsmann wants to help you seize them! 🚀 Bertelsmann launches its final round of the “#50000Scholarships” initiative and offers you the unique opportunity to advance your career in Tech & Data with a Udacity scholarship! Get to know the possibilities of artificial intelligence and become part of the digital transformation. You can expand your skills in areas such as data management, artificial intelligence, software development and cybersecurity - and do it completely flexibly alongside your job! 💻📚 As part of the campaign, Bertelsmann is awarding a total of 50.000 scholarships for online courses in the areas of tech & data. The offer is aimed at anyone who is enthusiastic about new technologies and would like to develop their skills in this area. 👩🎓🧑🎓 Thomas Rabe, Chairman and CEO of Bertelsmann, is the face of the campaign and is calling on people to become digital experts. “With our campaign, we want to reach as many people as possible worldwide and get them excited about the digital future. At the same time, we want to win them over to our upskilling initiative. Bertelsmann is aware of the enormous importance of this topic. On our way to becoming a technologically leading media, services and education company, we want to expand the digital skills of our employees and other interested parties. We have already achieved a great response to this over the past three years.” The application process is very simple and consists of three steps: 1. Inquire: Visit our landing page [https://lnkd.in/eR22Sjir] and find the right course for you. 2. Apply: Fill out the online application form. 3. Start: The selected scholarship holders will start their courses on December 15, 2022. Beware that the application deadline is November 28th. #BecomeADigitalExpert #Bertelsmann #Scholarship #Udacity #OnlineLearning #Tech #Data #DigitalSkills #FurtherEducation #50000Scholarships

BMG expands global partnership with Ubisoft🎮🎶 BMG announced an expansion of its global partnership with Ubisoft Entertainment, one of the world's largest video game companies. This expanded agreement covers the management of publishing rights for music tracks in Ubisoft games to which BMG songwriters have contributed 🎹. The collaboration between BMG and Ubisoft has already yielded numerous successful projects, featuring BMG songwriters such as Einar Selvik (“Assassin’s Creed Valhalla”), Mothica (“Rocksmith”), Porfi Baloa (“Far Cry 6”), Domino Saints, and Ayo & Teyo (“Just Dance”). This partnership underscores the growing importance of music in video games and the significant role BMG plays in this dynamic sector. “BMG is very proud to represent Ubisoft – one of the most successful and innovative game developers in the world – as a long-term partner,” says Maite Bursic, Vice President, Music Publishing Creative, at BMG. “Ubisoft’s versatility as a creative leader, its growing influence in the music industry, and its increasing presence in film and television are closely aligned with our strategic focus and shared commitment to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in entertainment.” The significance of music in video games is highlighted by the recent Grammy Award win for composer Stephanie Economou in the “Best Score Soundtrack for Video Games and Other Interactive Media” category for the Ubisoft production “Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: Dawn of Ragnarök.” This win underscores the growing recognition and prestige of video game music 🏆. Ubisoft’s soundtracks extend far beyond the game itself, featuring in films, television series, books, graphic novels, soundtrack releases, podcasts, educational series, events, and VR experiences. Founded in 1986, Ubisoft employs over 20,000 people worldwide and continues to release critically acclaimed titles such as “Skull and Bones,” “Star Wars Outlaws,” and “Just Dance 2025 Edition.” Anticipation is high for upcoming releases including “NFL Primetime Fantasy,” “Assassin’s Creed Shadows,” and the Netflix animation series “Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Deathwatch.” #BMG #Ubisoft #Bertelsmann #Partnership #VideoGameMusic #AssassinsCreed

Bertelsmann achieved revenues of €13.4 billion after nine months of 2024, with 3.1% organic growth. Investments of €1.5 billion were made into the Boost strategy. Despite the sale of Majorel in 2023, key businesses including Penguin Random House, BMG, Arvato, and Bertelsmann Education Group drove strong performance. CEO Thomas Rabe stated, "Our positioning across a broad range of businesses is increasingly paying off." Highlights include growth in streaming at RTL, bestselling titles at Penguin Random House, and dynamic developments at Arvato. Bertelsmann Investments also made 43 new and follow-on investments. For the full year 2024, Bertelsmann expects overall positive business performance with improved earnings.

Eine neue Folge des Bertelsmann erleben Podcast ist online - zu Gast dieses Mal: Philosoph und Bestseller-Autor Richard David Precht.

Riverty and eBay Partner to enhance Online Shopping Experience🛍️ Riverty, a leading financial services provider, and eBay Germany, a premier online marketplace, have joined forces to enhance the online shopping experience for German consumers. This strategic partnership introduces a new payment option: monthly invoicing. By offering this flexible payment solution, Riverty and eBay aim to empower customers with greater control over their finances. This innovative approach allows shoppers to consolidate multiple purchases into a single monthly invoice, simplifying the payment process and providing a more convenient shopping experience. This collaboration not only benefits consumers but also empowers merchants. By offering a diverse range of payment options, including monthly invoicing, merchants can attract a wider customer base and boost sales 📊. Additionally, the partnership with Riverty ensures seamless and secure transactions, providing merchants with peace of mind. As a result of this strategic alliance, eBay customers in Germany can expect a more streamlined and enjoyable shopping experience. With Riverty's proven track record in providing innovative financial solutions, this partnership sets a new standard for online shopping in Germany 🚀. #Riverty #eBay #BNPL #fintech #ecommerce #digitalpayments

Last week, we hosted part of Europe’s biggest university spin-off competition Stage Two 2024 in Berlin 🏙️ The first day kicked off with "An Awakening", at our representative office Unter den Linden. Multiple workshops by our Bertelsmann colleagues and other leading companies, a roundtable and fireside chats initiated discussions and enabled new connections between young startups, corporate representatives and investors. But we were just warming up for the second day which showcased the brightest minds of Europe’s universities and their truly inspiring startup pitches! Organized by the amazing Stage Two team from RWTH Aachen University and HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management, the event surpassed our expectations again and we can’t wait for what’s next! Thank you for having us Stage Two, it is always an honor to support young talents with you 🔝 #StageTwo #startup #competition #Berlin Arvato Systems Anna Graf Stefan Moch Bertelsmann Investments Julia Victoria Rasch Stella S. Riverty Kevin Rampelmann Sujay J. RTL Deutschland Daniel Kob BMG - The New Music Company Matthias Adelsbach Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA Pamela Taylor Olga Ongsiek Jonas Wegener