Übermedien

Übermedien is a German-language online magazine that specializes in media criticism. Founded by Stefan Niggemeier and Boris Rosenkranz, it has been online since January 13, 2016, and has established itself as an important voice in the German media landscape.

Übermedien offers a wide range of content that critically and comprehensively engages with media events in Germany. This includes:

• Articles and Research: In-depth analyses and investigations into media errors, as well as successful examples of journalistic work.
• Interviews and Podcasts: Regular interviews with prominent figures and the podcast "Holger ruft an," hosted by Holger Klein.
• Columns and Photo Series: Contributions from freelance authors on various topics and visual content.
• Satirical Approaches: Cartoons and humorous comments that address the media landscape[1][3][4].

The main mission of Übermedien is to provide differentiated and balanced media criticism. The magazine aims to uncover media errors while also highlighting the good in journalistic work. Independence and transparency are central values: Übermedien is ad-free and is funded solely by subscriptions from its readers, allowing it to operate without external influences[1][3][5].

Übermedien focuses on long-term sustainability through independent funding. Here are some key aspects:

• Financial Independence: The magazine is funded exclusively by its subscribers, allowing it to operate free from commercial or political influences.
• Transparency: Übermedien makes potential conflicts of interest transparent and is committed to fair and unbiased criticism.
• Journalistic Independence: The magazine emphasizes the importance of independent research and critical reporting to strengthen the credibility of the media[3][5].

Übermedien was awarded the Bert-Donnepp Prize for Media Journalism in 2017. The jury praised the magazine for its "smart comments, in-depth background research, and satirical approaches," as well as its clear stance and unwavering optimism[1][4].

Übermedien is aimed at all critical media users, especially those who wish to engage deeply with the media. However, it does not see itself as a trade service for journalists, but rather as a general media magazine for a broad audience[3].

• 1 - https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%9Cbermedien
• 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GG2iPuZaFI
• 3 - https://uebermedien.de/haeufig-gestellte-fragen/
• 4 - https://www.zeit.de/kultur/2016-01/uebermedien-niggemeier-medienkritik
• 5 - https://uebermedien.de/ueber-unsere-arbeit/