Braunschweiger Zeitung

Regional Newspaper Publishingbraunschweiger-zeitung.de

Braunschweiger Zeitung is a regional German daily newspaper and digital media brand under Funke Mediengruppe, serving the Braunschweig-Wolfsburg area with print, E-Paper, podcasts, and a network of 8 local news portals.

Company typePrivate
Founded1946
HeadquartersBraunschweig, Germany
Headcount101–250
GTM typeB2C
OfferingServices

What Braunschweiger Zeitung does

Braunschweiger Zeitung is a regional daily newspaper founded in 1946 and headquartered in Braunschweig, Lower Saxony, Germany. It operates as a publishing brand of Funke Medien Niedersachsen, the Lower Saxony division of the private German media conglomerate Funke Mediengruppe, and covers news, politics, economy, sports, and culture across the Braunschweig-Wolfsburg metropolitan region and surrounding districts (Salzgitter, Gifhorn, Helmstedt, Peine, Wolfenbüttel, Harz). The publication distributes across print, a digital E-Paper (available from 19:45 the previous evening), a mobile news app, a dedicated E-Paper app, and a network of 8 regional news portals.

The core product stack is anchored by the Braunschweiger Zeitung newspaper and the Digital-Paket subscription, which bundles E-Paper access, BZ-WN PLUS premium content, interactive puzzles, branded podcasts, and a weekly digital magazine. Beyond journalism, the company operates a portfolio of branded podcasts (Studio Blau-Gelb, Tatort Niedersachsen, Schlagabtausch, SchichtZulage, Auf Herz und Nieren), interactive digital tools (pension calculator, election polling, fuel/gas monitors), lifestyle content via the Eat Club recipe section, an online games section, and a reader e-commerce shop selling regional merchandise and fan products. Underlying technology is a digital news platform with a centralized subscription management and login system shared across the Funke Mediengruppe network.

Braunschweiger Zeitung monetizes through a mix of recurring subscriptions (digital E-Paper, print, B2B corporate), advertising across digital and print, and one-off e-commerce sales. Publicly disclosed digital subscription pricing is €20/month for a 1-month trial, and €40.90/month for 12- and 24-month commitments with €100–€150 welcome bonuses. The primary customer segments are regional general consumers, local businesses and advertisers, and sports fans of local teams (Eintracht Braunschweig, VfL Wolfsburg).

Braunschweiger Zeitung firmographics

Firmographics

Name: Braunschweiger Zeitung
Legal name: Braunschweiger Zeitung (BZV)
Website: https://braunschweiger-zeitung.de
Company type: Private
Founded year: 1946
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 101–250 employees
Short description: Braunschweiger Zeitung is a regional German daily newspaper and digital media brand under Funke Mediengruppe, serving the Braunschweig-Wolfsburg area with print, E-Paper, podcasts, and a network of 8 local news portals.
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Braunschweiger Zeitung industry classification

Industry

Product category: Regional Newspaper Publishing
NAICS: Newspaper Publishers (513110)
SIC: Newspapers: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2711)
akta.pro primary industry: Local & Regional Newspapers (Print & Digital) (MPAJADAB)

Keywords

Regional newspaper
Local journalism
Digital news subscription
Print media
E-paper publishing

Where Braunschweiger Zeitung is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Braunschweig
HQ country: Germany
HQ region: Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

Braunschweiger Zeitung business model

Business model

GTM type: B2C
Offering type: Services
Cost components: Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

Digital Subscription (E-Paper): Monthly subscription for digital newspaper access including E-Paper downloads, PLUS premium content, and weekly digital magazine
Print Subscription: Physical newspaper delivery services for regional readers
B2B Corporate Subscriptions: Business subscription packages for corporate customers
E-commerce Shop: Online store selling regional merchandise, home goods, wines, watches, jewelry and accessories
Advertising: Regional advertising opportunities across digital and print platforms

Pricing tiers

Model	Billing	Price
Subscription	Monthly	1 Month Digital Trial - Reduced introductory price for first-time subscribers
Subscription	Annual	12 Months Digital Package - Annual subscription with welcome bonus
Subscription	Multi-year contract	24 Months Digital Package - Multi-year subscription with larger welcome bonus

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Braunschweiger Zeitung product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Braunschweiger Zeitung is a regional daily newspaper and multi-platform news media brand serving the Braunschweig-Wolfsburg metropolitan area in Lower Saxony, Germany. The company publishes a print newspaper alongside a digital E-Paper edition, online news portals, mobile applications, branded podcasts, and interactive tools (election polls, calculators, fuel prices), distributing its journalism via subscription and advertising under the Funke Mediengruppe network.

Product overview

Braunschweiger Zeitung operates as a regional multi-platform news media organization under Funke Mediengruppe, offering a unified portfolio of print and digital products. The core offering centers on the Braunschweiger Zeitung newspaper (print and E-Paper digital edition), supplemented by the Digital-Paket subscription that bundles E-Paper access with BZ-WN PLUS premium content. Beyond traditional journalism, the portfolio extends to branded podcasts (Studio Blau-Gelb, Tatort Niedersachsen, Schlagabtausch), interactive digital tools (pension calculator, election polling, fuel prices), and the BZ Shop e-commerce platform. The company also maintains a network of regional sub-brand news portals (Wolfsburg, Salzgitter, Gifhorn, Helmstedt, Peine, Wolfenbüttel) and lifestyle content through Eat Club recipes and the Spiele games section.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

Eat Club: Recipe and cooking section of the Braunschweiger Zeitung featuring recipes, tips and expert advice.
Studio Blau-Gelb
BZ-WN PLUS

Products and services

Braunschweiger Zeitung (Flagship Newspaper) Flagship regional daily newspaper covering news, politics, economy, sports, and culture from Braunschweig, Wolfsburg, Salzgitter, and the broader Lower Saxony region, published in print and digital formats for regional readers.
E-Paper (Digital Edition) Digital newspaper edition available for download Monday through Sunday from 7:45 PM the previous evening, offering the complete print edition in digital format for individual subscribers.
Digital-Paket (Digital Subscription) Comprehensive digital subscription bundle combining E-Paper access with BZ-WN PLUS exclusive articles and additional extras including interactive puzzles, podcasts, and weekly digital magazines.
BZV NewsApp Mobile news application for accessing Braunschweiger Zeitung content on smartphones and tablets, available via QR code installation.
E-Paper-App Dedicated mobile application for reading the E-Paper digital newspaper edition on smartphones and tablets.
Podcast Portfolio Collection of branded podcasts including Studio Blau-Gelb (Eintracht Braunschweig), Tatort Niedersachsen (crime), Schlagabtausch Dolle gegen Kaufmann (political debate), SchichtZulage (VW), and Auf Herz und Nieren (health).
BZ Shop (Lesershop) Online merchandise shop offering regional products, home and garden items, wines and spirits, art and books, watches and jewelry, travel, sports equipment, and Studio Blau-Gelb Eintracht Braunschweig fan merchandise.
Regional News Portals Network Network of regional news portals including Wolfsburger Nachrichten, Salzgitter Zeitung, Gifhorner Rundschau, Helmstedter Nachrichten, Peiner Nachrichten, Wolfenbütteler Zeitung, and Harzkurier, extending coverage across the broader Lower Saxony region.

Companies that use Braunschweiger Zeitung

Customer profile

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Braunschweiger Zeitung technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API: No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Braunschweiger Zeitung partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

Funke MediengruppecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBraunschweiger Zeitung operates as a brand under Funke Mediengruppe (Funke Mediengruppe Niedersachsen). The parent company provides corporate services, advertising infrastructure, and centralized digital platforms including unified login systems and subscription management.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Braunschweiger Zeitung competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

Hannoversche Allgemeine Zeitung: Sister Funke Medien Niedersachsen brand; same regional daily newspaper + E-Paper + PLUS subscription model covering an adjacent Lower Saxony market. Closest analogue by business model, parent, and structure.
Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ): Premium German subscription-based regional daily with E-Paper, podcasts, and PLUS content. Same sales-led subscription GTM, same newspaper+podcast+digital-magazine bundle structure.
Berliner Morgenpost: Funke-owned regional daily in Berlin with identical subscription and E-Paper mechanics. Comparable on multi-product digital publishing, sub-brand network, and parent-backed infrastructure.
Süddeutsche Zeitung: Another premium German subscription daily running the same E-Paper / PLUS / podcast / puzzles product matrix. Closely matched in monetization, audience model, and content verticals.
Stuttgarter Zeitung: Mid-sized German regional daily running the same subscription/E-Paper/podcast playbook. Comparable on regional depth, multi-platform publishing, and audience monetization.
Westdeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung (WAZ): Major German regional daily also under Funke Mediengruppe with the same digital subscription, E-Paper, and PLUS bundle playbook. Same product architecture, same GTM, different region.
Rheinische Post: Independent German regional daily with similar subscription tiers, E-Paper, and regional news portal network. Direct competitor by format and target market.
Hamburger Abendblatt: Funke's flagship Hamburg regional daily, sharing the same Funke subscription platform, login, and E-Paper technical stack. Closely matched on product surface and operational model.
Nürnberger Nachrichten: Privately held German regional daily with subscription, E-Paper, and a multi-portal regional network covering Middle Franconia. Closely matched on independent regional publishing and digital migration.

Broad incumbents

Norddeutscher Rundfunk (NDR): Public broadcaster covering Lower Saxony including the Braunschweig region; competes for the same local news audience via free digital and broadcast channels but funded by statutory fees rather than subscriptions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Braunschweiger Zeitung financial estimates

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Revenue estimate

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Braunschweiger Zeitung leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Braunschweiger Zeitung funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Braunschweiger Zeitung M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Braunschweiger Zeitung

What does Braunschweiger Zeitung do?

Is Braunschweiger Zeitung a public or private company?

Braunschweiger Zeitung is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.

When was Braunschweiger Zeitung founded?

Braunschweiger Zeitung was founded in 1946. It employs 101 to 250 people.

Where is Braunschweiger Zeitung based?

Braunschweiger Zeitung is headquartered in Braunschweig, Germany, in the Europe region.

How does Braunschweiger Zeitung make money?

Five revenue lines are on record. Digital Subscription (E-Paper) is the primary driver. The others are print Subscription, B2B Corporate Subscriptions, E-commerce Shop and advertising.

Who are Braunschweiger Zeitung's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Hannoversche Allgemeine Zeitung, Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ), Berliner Morgenpost, Süddeutsche Zeitung, Stuttgarter Zeitung, Westdeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung (WAZ), Rheinische Post, Hamburger Abendblatt and Nürnberger Nachrichten. Norddeutscher Rundfunk (NDR) is listed as a broad incumbent.

Does Braunschweiger Zeitung have an API?

No public API is recorded for Braunschweiger Zeitung.

What industry is Braunschweiger Zeitung in?

Braunschweiger Zeitung's product category is Regional Newspaper Publishing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPAJADAB, Local & Regional Newspapers (Print & Digital). Its NAICS code is 513110 and its SIC code is 2711.