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Media House dlv

Media House dlv

Christian Schmidt-Hamkens
Christian Schmidt-Hamkens
Spokesperson of the management
„The success story of our publishing house shows that tradition on the one hand and openness to change on the other do not exclude each other.“
Günter Betz
Günter Betz
Managing Director
„We always have the future of families in agriculture in mind – as a publishing house, we want to make an important contribution to this.“
Helmut Brachtendorf
Helmut Brachtendorf
Managing Director
„The transformation in agriculture is progressing at a similarly rapid pace as in the publishing house. That's why we are constantly developing new, suitable information offers.“

About us

We are one of the top 10 specialist publishing houses in Germany. With over 40 media brands brands covering a wide range of topics across agriculture, forestry, and rural life, we generate annual revenues of more than €80 million. Our diverse cross-media portfolio includes weekly print publications and their digital channels, as well as online shops, mobile apps, and live events. With an international network spanning 18 European countries, our reach extends far beyond Germany. 

We are a data-driven media company specializing in the marketing and distribution of expert content in the fields of agriculture, forestry, hunting, beekeeping, gardening, cooking, and the trade and industrial sectors. Our strength lies in translating complex professional knowledge into accessible language — enabling us to reach both core and new audiences alike. Our primary market is the DACH region: Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. We produce content that stands out through relevance, timeliness, and exclusivity. What sets us apart from the competition is our deep industry expertise, supported by thorough research and editorial precision. All our content is made available in the format our users prefer — anytime, anywhere.

The publishing house in figures

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Top 10

specialist publishers in Germany: Leading specialist publisher in the segments of agriculture, forestry, hunting, and apiculture

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5

locations

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400

employees

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80

million euros annual turnover 

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We reach 6 out of 10

farms with our print media

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40 media brands

over 100 social media, 10 video and 5 podcast channels

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Sustainability at dlv

Als Symbol zur Förderung der regenerativen Landwirtschaft, ist eine Kornähre in einem Kreis mit zwei Pfeilen, die eine Bewegung aufzeigen, dargestellt.

since 2023

Promotion of regenerative agriculture

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since 2023

Solar energy

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since 2023

E-mobility

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since 2021 (calculation year)

Together for the countryside (sustainability mission at top management level + annual calculation)

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since 2009 

PEFC-certified paper

Our ratings

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