News From The Herd - July '25

"Visbility needs to convert" - Ralf Biesemeier in the dpr Barometer 

In the current dpr Whitepaper 2025 titled "How Publishers Are Equipping Themselves Technologically", our Managing Director Ralf Biesemeier offers a pointed outlook on the challenges of digital visibility – and why “being found” is no longer enough today. It’s worth a read for other reasons too: the study provides fresh data on investment plans, content strategies, and system changes in the publishing industry.Ralf Biesemeier im dpr Stimmungsbarometer

We welcome Blackstone Audio and Austin Macauley

We’re excited to welcome two publishers from the English-speaking world to our herd:
With the British publisher Austin Macauley and the U.S.-based Blackstone Audio, Inc., we’re expanding our English-language portfolio with selected content.
A warm welcome to our new partners – we look forward to working together!

European Accessibility Act comes into effect

Since June 28, 2025, the European Accessibility Act (EAA) has been in force across the European Union – with wide-ranging effects on the publishing and media industries.
It affects all companies offering digital products such as e-books, reading apps, websites, or online shops to consumers. These must now be designed to be accessible – from the content to the purchasing process.

Check your digital offerings for accessibility and focus on inclusive design – for greater participation and legal compliance.

ZEBRA Day in Berlin 

On June 26, 2025, the time had come: the entire Zebralution team came together in Berlin – all departments, all colleagues from around the world. And once again, it proved: our strength lies in our mindset and the diversity we bring with us. After a morning full of exciting input on artificial intelligence and media trends, we spent the afternoon listening to inspiring fireside chats on music, podcasting, and publishing.

Our personal highlight: Emily Bähr and Katja Sallay in conversation with our colleague Julia, sharing lots of behind-the-scenes insights from the perspective of authors and voice artists.

Many thanks to everyone who made this gathering possible!