Gunnar Böke, Head of Business Development, Berliner Verlag GmbH 

1. Describe your company in a tweet. 

The Berliner Verlag shapes the capital: Berliner Zeitung and Berliner Kurier stand for independent and open-minded journalism, bold voices, and the diversity of Berlin – digital and print, sustainable and innovative. #CapitalMedia #ForTheBold  

2. Why do you engage as a Berlin-Partner? 

As a central player in Berlin's media landscape, we feel responsible for actively shaping the capital. The Berlin Partner community offers us an inspiring platform to sustainably, innovatively, and culturally promote Berlin's future together with other decision-makers.

3. What topics drive you in your industry? 

Digital transformation and strengthening independent media are our focus. We emphasize diversity of opinion, transparent reporting, and new ways of reader engagement – such as our open-source articles that foster democratic discourse.

4. What makes Berlin special for you? 

Berlin is where history meets innovation. The city is creative, diverse, and unconventional – just like our publishing house. Berlin inspires us to take new perspectives daily and tell stories for the people of the capital.

5. Why is Berlin attractive for your company? 

Berlin's dynamic media landscape, coupled with its global appeal, makes the city ideal for the Berliner Verlag. Here, we reach readers seeking bold, independent content and can directly address the capital's topics.

6. What does Berlin stand for you? 

Berlin stands for diversity, courage, and change. The city is a stage for innovation and freedom of expression, which also reflects the core of our work and our brands.

7. How does your company implement sustainability? 

The Berliner Verlag continuously optimizes its processes: from resource-saving printing to CO₂-neutral digital offerings to strengthening regional partnerships. Sustainability is not just a goal but part of our corporate culture.