Transnational chain ownership of news media: Integration and independence across borders in DPG media

So far, studies that investigate the effects of increased media ownership concentration across countries on corporations’ management have been limited in size and scope, particularly from a European perspective. To approach this research gap, we conduct and analyze a series of expert interviews with executives and chief personnel of one transnational European media. The findings allow us to shine light on how cultural and linguistic diversity and proximity play crucial roles in either fostering or limiting opportunities for synergy operations, digital transformation, and an internationally oriented management style of news media firms.