Mediengruppe Thüringen

Mediengruppe Thüringen, presented as FUNKE Medien Thüringen, describes itself as the leading FUNKE media in Thuringia, having developed from a traditional newspaper house. It serves audiences in the Free State of Thuringia and beyond with newspaper brands, advertising papers and a diverse digital portfolio, and offers advertisers a range of advertising media. Its leading regional media are the Thüringer Allgemeine, the Ostthüringer Zeitung and the Thüringische Landeszeitung. Michael Tallai is the sole managing director, having led the Mediengruppe in that role since 15 August 2016.

Mediengruppe Thüringen describes itself as having developed from a traditional newspaper house into the leading FUNKE media in Thuringia. Its leading regional media are the Thüringer Allgemeine, the Ostthüringer Zeitung and the Thüringische Landeszeitung. Michael Tallai came to Erfurt in spring 2014 as publishing director of the Thüringer Allgemeine after positions at various news agencies and as managing director of Dow Jones. From June 2015 he led the management of the Mediengruppe Thüringen together with Klaus Lange. In March 2016 he was appointed spokesman of the management, and since 15 August 2016 he has led the Mediengruppe as sole managing director. A timeline lists milestones including the founding of the Zeitungsgruppe Thüringen in June 1990, Helmut Kohl inaugurating the Druckhaus in Erfurt Bindersleben in March 1994, TA, TLZ and OTZ going online in July 2000, the founding of the Thüringer Postservice THPS in October 2001, and the first e-paper of the newspaper titles being available from 6 a.m. in November 2005.

The leading FUNKE media in Thuringia, rooted in the region and committed to high-quality journalism and communication services.

• Thüringer Allgemeine

  A leading regional medium based in Erfurt, close to readers' lives and everyday concerns.

• Ostthüringer Zeitung

  A home newspaper passionately advocating for the interests of East Thuringia.

• Thüringische Landeszeitung

  A family newspaper with its own regional focus, offering practical value and in-depth insights.

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