# The 30 largest media companies and publishers in Berlin
Tamtam tracks 36 media companies and publishers headquartered in Berlin. This list ranks the 30 largest by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by Springer Nature, Axel Springer and Rundfunk Berlin-Brandenburg. Their median headcount is 584. Half of them were founded in 2007 or later.
This selection of companies in Berlin includes a mix of established media houses and newer digital platforms. Many are involved in publishing, broadcast media, and music. Notable examples include Springer Nature, a global organization for research and learning publications, and Axel Springer, a family-owned media company. BMG operates as an integrated music publishing and recordings business.
Additional companies include SoundCloud, a music platform for artists, and De Gruyter Brill, a publisher specializing in humanities. Cornelsen Verlag GmbH is a provider of educational media. The companies are predominantly German, with a strong focus on content creation and distribution across various formats, from traditional print to digital and broadcast.
π©πͺ Berlin Β· 30 companies Β· Updated Nov 12, 2026
| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Springer Nature](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/springer-nature) (springernature.com)
A global organization dedicated to advancing research and learning through trusted publications, platforms, and technology solutions for professionals worldwide | Information Services | π©πͺ Berlin | 13,451 | |
| 2 | [Axel Springer](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/axel-springer) (axelspringer.com)
Family-owned media company delivering information through diverse brands like BILD, BUSINESS INSIDER, POLITICO, and WELT, shaping journalism. | Technology, Information and Media | π©πͺ Berlin | 2,226 | 1946 |
| 3 | [Rundfunk Berlin-Brandenburg](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/rundfunk-berlin-brandenburg) (rbb24.de)
The company provides services or products and has upcoming announcements or updates that will be shared in the near future | Broadcast Media Production and Distribution | π©πͺ Berlin | 1,509 | 2003 |
| 4 | [BMG](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bmg) (bmg.com)
Integrated music publishing and recordings business, fourth-largest international music company Offers global service, creative support, technology, and analytics to artist and songwriter clients Owned by Bertelsmann | Musicians | π©πͺ Berlin | 1,476 | 2008 |
| 5 | [SoundCloud](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/soundcloud) (soundcloud.com)
A music platform empowering artists with progressive tools and resources to build careers, with over 320 million tracks from 40 million artists | Entertainment Providers | π©πͺ Berlin | 1,003 | 2007 |
| 6 | [De Gruyter Brill](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/de-gruyter-brill) (degruyterbrill.com)
A prominent publisher specializing in humanities and related subjects, providing high-quality academic content for scholarly research and education | Book and Periodical Publishing | π©πͺ Berlin | 977 | 1749 |
| 7 | [ΨΉΨ§ΩΩ
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Providing news, updates, and research on oil, gas, and energy markets Keeping stakeholders informed about the latest developments in the industry | Oil and Gas | π©πͺ Berlin | 973 | 2012 |
| 8 | [Cornelsen Verlag GmbH](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cornelsen-verlag-gmbh) (cornelsen.de)
A leading provider of educational media, embracing the future of learning in a collaborative environment by focusing on individualized, innovative, and high-quality educational products | Book and Periodical Publishing | π©πͺ Berlin | 892 | 1946 |
| 9 | [UFA](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ufa) (ufa.de)
A leading entertainment brand with a century of history, specializing in creating diverse high-quality content for digital and multimedia platforms | Media Production | π©πͺ Berlin | 884 | 1917 |
| 10 | [BILD](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bild) (bild.de)
A leading German information and entertainment portal known for high-quality journalism, innovative design, modern web technology, and premium video content | Book and Periodical Publishing | π©πͺ Berlin | 682 | |
| 11 | [Heinrich-BΓΆll-Stiftung](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/heinrich-boll-stiftung) (boell.de)
The company is dedicated to fostering democracy, human rights, environmental protection, gender equality, conflict prevention, and individual freedoms through global initiatives and partnerships | Think Tanks | π©πͺ Berlin | 632 | |
| 12 | [WELT](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/welt) (welt.de)
Journalistic services across information platforms combining technology with quality news reporting to support human rights, democracy, and freedom of speech through innovative media solutions. | Media Production | π©πͺ Berlin | 623 | 2015 |
| 13 | [DIN Deutsches Institut fΓΌr Normung e. V.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/din-deutsches-institut-fur-normung-e-v) (din.de)
The company facilitates the creation of standards and norms as a service for business, government, and society, with a focus on consensus-based international standards | International Trade and Development | π©πͺ Berlin | 612 | 1917 |
| 14 | [!K7 Music](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/k7-music) (k7.com)
A multi-faceted music company with in-house labels and global marketing services, representing independent artists and offering sync licensing opportunities | Musicians | π©πͺ Berlin | 594 | 1985 |
| 15 | [Verlag Der Tagesspiegel](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/verlag-der-tagesspiegel) (tagesspiegel.de)
Multi-channel media company offering print, online, audio, video content, B2B services, events, and political communication consulting. | Book and Periodical Publishing | π©πͺ Berlin | 584 | 1945 |
| 16 | [ZEIT ONLINE](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/zeit-online) (zeit.de)
ZEIT ONLINE is a large platform for high-quality journalism and reader debates, publishing current news and in-depth content on various topics | Online Audio and Video Media | π©πͺ Berlin | 529 | |
| 17 | [Γffentlicher Dienst News](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/offentlicher-dienst-news) (oeffentlicher-dienst-news.de)
This company reports on topics relevant to public sector employees such as salary, digital transformation, and career opportunities, reaching a large audience through newsletters and a news site | Media Production | π©πͺ Berlin | 524 | 2015 |
| 18 | [taz](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/taz) (taz.de)
A quality, independent newspaper in Germany, emphasizing social justice, with flat hierarchies, engaging readers with a mix of information, entertainment, and critique | Book and Periodical Publishing | π©πͺ Berlin | 476 | 1978 |
| 19 | [Krankenhaus.de](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/krankenhaus-de) (krankenhaus.de)
A patient platform connecting patients, hospitals, and medical service providers, with over 3 million users booking appointments, accessing medical content, and promoting services | Hospitals and Health Care | π©πͺ Berlin | 472 | 2018 |
| 20 | [Universal Music Deutschland](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universal-music-deutschland) (universal-music.de)
A global music leader with renowned labels and extensive catalog, also involved in online business, technology, and merchandising | Entertainment Providers | π©πͺ Berlin | 368 | |
| 21 | [Highsnobiety](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/highsnobiety) (company.highsnobiety.com)
Global brand uniting community, content, and commerce through cultural curation, focusing on The New Luxury mindset Offers end-to-end solutions for brand partners | Advertising Services | π©πͺ Berlin | 313 | 2005 |
| 22 | [UFA SERIAL DRAMA](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ufa-serial-drama) (ufa.de)
Specializing in long-running daily and weekly TV series, this company has been a leader in the industry for almost three decades They produce popular shows across various genres | Media Production | π©πͺ Berlin | 307 | 2013 |
| 23 | [OneFootball](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/onefootball) (company.onefootball.com)
OneFootball is a popular football media platform with comprehensive coverage including news, live streaming, statistics, and live scores for fans worldwide | Software Development | π©πͺ Berlin | 305 | 2008 |
| 24 | [Kitchen Stories - Anyone can cook!](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/kitchen-stories-anyone-can-cook) (bit.ly)
A digital platform focused on food and storytelling, encouraging everyday cooking and offering advertising services to brands targeting food enthusiasts worldwide | Online Audio and Video Media | π©πͺ Berlin | 219 | 2013 |
| 25 | [Syria Direct \| Ψ³ΩΨ±ΩΨ§ ΨΉΩΩ Ψ·ΩΩ](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/syria-direct) (syriadirect.org)
An independent journalism organization based in Germany, providing credible coverage of Syria and training aspiring journalists in professional news-gathering | Media Production | π©πͺ Berlin | 195 | 2013 |
| 26 | [watson](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/watson-berlin) (watson.de)
Watson is a news portal for young people, providing daily updates on politics, sustainability, equality, diversity, lifestyle, sports, and entertainment | Online Audio and Video Media | π©πͺ Berlin | 193 | 2018 |
| 27 | [APOTHEKE ADHOC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/apotheke-adhoc) (apotheke-adhoc.de)
A leading digital native service in the German pharmacy and pharmaceutical market, providing timely news and information to thousands of industry professionals daily | Newspaper Publishing | π©πͺ Berlin | 184 | 2007 |
| 28 | [HolidayPirates Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/holidaypirates-group) (en.holidaypirates.group)
Provides exceptional value travel deals including holiday packages, flights, hotels, car hire, and holiday homes across Europe and North America. | Online Audio and Video Media | π©πͺ Berlin | 176 | |
| 29 | [032c](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/032c) (032c.com)
A Berlin-based workshop producing a magazine and apparel, exploring contemporary culture through digital and printed publications emphasizing freedom, research, and creativity | Newspaper Publishing | π©πͺ Berlin | 55 | 2000 |
| 30 | [STUDIOCANAL Germany](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/studiocanal-germany) (studiocanal.de)
A leading European company in film and TV production, distribution, and sales, with a vast film catalog and a focus on international markets | Movies, Videos, and Sound | π©πͺ Berlin | 52 | |
## How this list is built
Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.
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