Heidenheimer Zeitung

What Heidenheimer Zeitung does

Heidenheimer Zeitung GmbH & Co. KG is a privately held regional daily newspaper company founded in 1846, headquartered at Olgastraße 15 in Heidenheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The company serves as the primary local news outlet for the Landkreis Heidenheim district and surrounding Ostwürttemberg communities (Giengen, Herbrechtingen, Gerstetten, Steinheim, Königsbronn, Nattheim, Sontheim/Brenz, Niederstotzingen, Dischingen, Hermaringen, and adjacent areas), delivering location-specific editions for each municipality. Coverage spans local news, sports (with a dedicated 1. FC Heidenheim Bundesliga vertical, plus local football, handball, baseball via the Heideköpfe, and athletics), regional economy, and a national/international news layer.

Name

Heidenheimer Zeitung

Legal name

Heidenheimer Zeitung GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://hz.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1846

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Heidenheimer Zeitung is a privately held regional daily newspaper founded in 1846, serving the Landkreis Heidenheim and surrounding Ostwürttemberg area in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, through multi-platform channels including print, digital website, eZeitung, mobile app, podcasts, and topic-specific newsletters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

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 subscriptions
• News media
• Print publishing

Headquarters

HQ city

Heidenheim

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Subscription Revenue: Heidenheimer Zeitung generates primary revenue through paid newspaper subscriptions, offering print and digital access. Subscriptions are available with geographic segmentation ('Alle' for full coverage, or location-specific editions such as Heidenheim, Giengen, Gerstetten, etc.). The company also offers an eZeitung (digital edition) as part of its digital subscription tier.
2. Digital Products and Services: The company generates additional revenue from digital add-ons and services, including a podcast series ('Hallo, Heidenheim'), premium newsletters (e.g., FCH-Newsletter, Wirtschaft und Unternehmer newsletter), paid event coverage, and the HZ-App, which provides access to content, the eZeitung, daily pre-evening editions, podcasts, and push notifications.
3. Advertising and Classifieds: Heidenheimer Zeitung monetizes its readership through advertising placements and classified ads ('Kleinanzeigen'). The website features an 'Anzeigen' (advertisements) section and a dedicated 'Kleinanzeige aufgeben' (place classified ad) portal. The company also publishes special advertising supplements ('Beilagen').
4. Events and Merchandise: Revenue is also generated through ticket sales (HZ-Ticketshop), book sales (HZ-Büchershop), and the organization of community events such as the Barbecue-Cup, Entenrennen (duck race), and other local events. These events attract both participants and spectators, creating ancillary revenue and strengthening community engagement.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Heidenheimer Zeitung is a regional daily newspaper publishing local and regional news for the Landkreis Heidenheim and surrounding Ostw\u00fcrttemberg communities in Baden-W\u00fcrttemberg, Germany. The core offering combines a printed daily newspaper with location-specific municipal editions, a digital edition (eZeitung), a mobile app (HZ-App), news and football podcasts, and topic-specific newsletters. Revenue is generated primarily through subscriptions, advertising, classifieds, and ancillary event/merchandise sales.

Product overview

Heidenheimer Zeitung operates as a regional newspaper publisher offering a single unified product portfolio centered on local journalism. The core offering is the traditional print newspaper with its digital counterpart, the eZeitung. The portfolio includes news podcasts (Hallo, Heidenheim daily podcast, 555 Meter football podcast), a mobile application (HZ-App), and multiple themed newsletters covering topics such as traffic updates, football news, and regional business updates. The products serve the local community of Heidenheim and surrounding districts with regional news coverage, sports reporting, and event information.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• eZeitung: Digital newspaper edition of Heidenheimer Zeitung
• Hallo Heidenheim
• 555 Meter Podcast

Products and services

• Heidenheimer Zeitung Print Newspaper Subscription

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 1. FC HeidenheimcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHeidenheimer Zeitung maintains a strong editorial and marketing partnership with 1. FC Heidenheim (FCH), the region's premier football club. The company provides extensive coverage of the club across its print and digital platforms, including Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga match reporting, interviews, analysis, and a dedicated FCH-Newsletter ('Anstoß – der FCH-Newsletter'). The partnership also includes the co-branded football podcast '555 Meter – Der HZ-Fußballpodcast'. The company covers the club's test matches (e.g., against FC Bayern München, Hamburger SV, FC Bologna), player transfers (e.g., Niklas Dorsch to Toronto FC), and administrative developments, positioning itself as the primary media partner for the club.
• Volks- und Raiffeisenbanken (Co-Sponsorship of Fairplay Competition)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerHeidenheimer Zeitung co-sponsors the Fairplay-Wettbewerb (Fair Play competition) of the Volks- und Raiffeisenbanken (regional cooperative banks) in the football district. This partnership combines sports ethics promotion with brand visibility among local football clubs and their communities, reinforcing the newspaper's community-oriented positioning.
• Heidenheim Heideköpfe (Baseball Club)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerHeidenheimer Zeitung provides regular coverage of the Heidenheim Heideköpfe baseball team, including Bundesliga match reports, player profiles, and team developments. The company co-organizes the Barbecue-Cup softball/baseball firm tournament at the Heideköpfe ballpark, strengthening its connection with local sports culture and the team community.
• DRK-Rettungshundestaffel HeidenheimminorOthersHeidenheimer Zeitung reports on the activities of the DRK-Rettungshundestaffel Heidenheim (German Red Cross rescue dog unit), covering their search and rescue operations in the region. While primarily editorial coverage, it reflects the newspaper's role as a community information platform connecting local organizations with the public.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Schwäbische Zeitung: Regional German daily newspaper serving Baden-Württemberg with comparable print + digital subscription model, app, podcast lineup, and municipality-segmented editions. Closest peer in scale and product architecture.
• Augsburger Allgemeine: Major Bavarian regional Tageszeitung operating print subscription, digital edition, and local sports coverage with similar product mix and an adjacent Southwest German footprint.
• Südwest Presse: Regional newspaper group across Baden-Württemberg and Ulm area with hub-and-spoke local editions, themed newsletters, and digital subscriptions. Directly comparable GTM and audience profile.
• Schwarzwälder Bote: Baden-Württemberg regional daily with print and digital subscription model and local journalism focus. Comparable target audience (regional SMBs and households).
• Nürtinger Zeitung: Small-to-mid-sized regional Tageszeitung in Baden-Württemberg with comparable scale, print/digital subscription structure, and local advertiser base to Heidenheimer Zeitung.
• Heilbronner Stimme: Regional daily newspaper based in Heilbronn, Baden-Württemberg, with comparable subscription bundle structure, podcast offerings, and SMB/local advertiser base.
• Reutlinger General-Anzeiger: Regional daily newspaper based in Reutlingen, Baden-Württemberg, with similar scale, subscription model, and local editorial product.

Regional players

• Allgäuer Zeitung: Allgäu-based regional subscription newspaper with multi-platform model comparable to Heidenheimer Zeitung's structure, but operating in a different geography (Allgäu vs. Heidenheim).

Broad incumbents

• Süddeutsche Zeitung: Germany's largest national-quality regional newspaper (Munich-based) with overlapping product structure (digital subscription, podcast, newsletter) but substantially greater scale and reach.
• Stuttgarter Zeitung: Larger regional incumbent in Baden-Württemberg with substantially greater scale, deeper newsroom, and broader geographic reach. Overlaps in local depth and digital subscription model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Pressehaus

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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