Healthy Information Diet (6/6): Ethics

This posting concludes our series of six articles, intended to be a practical help in maintaining a healthy information diet. We’ve started with “variety” and “diversity”, “bias-consciousness” and “judgment” before we looked at “budgets”.


Ethics: Supporting Journalism for a Free Society

At the core of a healthy information diet lies the ethical consideration of supporting the work of journalists in their mission for free societies. This blog post delves into the importance of fair compensation for journalists and the critical awareness that if something appears to come for free, the consumer often becomes the product.

Journalists play a pivotal role in sustaining free societies by uncovering truths, holding power accountable, and providing citizens with reliable information. Ensuring fair compensation for journalists becomes an ethical imperative, acknowledging the value they bring to society. Kompreno aligns with this principle, emphasizing the importance of supporting quality journalism through its subscription-based model.

The adage “if something appears to come for free, then you are the product” underscores the ethical dilemma surrounding free content. Many platforms that offer free content often rely on user data as their primary commodity, potentially compromising user privacy and autonomy. In democracies, it creates problems if they contribute to polarization by promoting extreme, unbalanced viewpoints (because they rely on “eyeballs” to monetize). By contrast, kompreno‘s commitment to a subscription-based model emphasizes you, the reader, as a valued customer rather than a commodity.

Tips and Tricks:

  • Support Subscription Models: Opt for subscription-based services to contribute to fair compensation for journalists and ensure a commitment to quality content.
  • Evaluate Advertising Impact: Be discerning about the sources of free content, as advertising-driven models can lead to exaggeration, polarisation, and click-bait.

In conclusion, ethical information consumption involves recognizing the societal importance of journalism and supporting fair compensation for journalists. Choosing subscription-based models over “free” content contributes to a healthier information ecosystem, protecting users from being treated as products and ensuring a focus on quality, unbiased reporting. By making informed choices, users actively participate in sustaining the ethical foundation of journalism for the benefit of free societies.


This posting concludes our series on maintaining a healthy information diet. We hope we could give you some practical tips, while also outlining the guiding principles for designing kompreno.

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Healthy Information Diet (5/6): Budgets

This is the fifth posting in a series of six, intended to be a practical help in maintaining a healthy information diet. We’ve started with “variety” and “diversity”, that took us to “bias-consciousness” and “judgment”. Let’s now move on into “budgets”, and then we’ll conclude with “ethics”.


Budgets: Managing Time, Attention, and Finances

Effectively managing your information consumption goes beyond the allocation of time and attention – it extends to your financial budget. This blog post delves into the significance of considering budgets not only in terms of time but also finances. The focus is on the value derived from subscription-based, paywalled quality media compared to freely available content online.

In the digital age, where information is abundant, time and attention management are essential. However, an often overlooked aspect is the budgeting of financial resources. Subscription-based, paywalled quality media offers a distinct advantage, providing a more enjoyable and profound experience compared to freely available content online. Kompreno aligns with this ethos, recognizing the value that quality journalism brings to the table.

Tips and Tricks:

  • Invest in Quality Subscriptions: Consider allocating part of your budget to subscription-based services that curate high-quality, in-depth content.
  • Evaluate Return on Investment: Assess the value derived from your information sources to ensure that your budget aligns with the depth and breadth of content you seek.

In conclusion, the effective management of budgets in information consumption involves a thoughtful consideration of both time and finances. Subscription-based, paywalled quality media often provides a more enriching experience, reflecting the idea that investing in reliable sources contributes to a more profound understanding of the world. As we explore the ethics of journalism in the next installment, the connection between quality information and responsible financial support becomes even more evident.


Continue with the next posting, which will conclude our series.

Healthy Information Diet (4/6): Judgment

This is the fourth posting in a series of six, intended to be a practical help in maintaining a healthy information diet. We’ve started with “variety” and “diversity” to arrive at “bias-consciousness”. Let’s now move on.


Judgment: Navigating Subjectivity and Reputable Sources

In the vast landscape of information, the ability to exercise sound judgment is paramount. This blog post explores the delicate balance between embracing opinions, especially in the form of op-eds and constructive reporting, while ensuring that such subjective analyses are rooted in well-founded sources.

Opinions and subjective analyses play a vital role in journalism, contributing to a diverse and dynamic information ecosystem. Kompreno acknowledges the importance of providing a platform for various perspectives, including opinion pieces. However, the emphasis on reputable sources ensures that even subjective analyses are underpinned by a foundation of credibility. By steering towards content from trustworthy outlets, users can navigate through differing opinions with confidence, knowing that diverse viewpoints are presented with a commitment to accuracy and reliability.

Tips and Tricks:

  • Explore Op-Ed Sections: Actively engage with op-ed sections to gain insights into different perspectives and analyses.
  • Verify Author Credentials: Check the credentials of authors and their respective publication outlets, to ensure they have expertise in the subject matter.

In conclusion, embracing opinions and subjective analyses is integral to a robust information diet. Kompreno‘s commitment to reputable sources provides users with a nuanced understanding of various viewpoints without compromising on reliability. By exercising judgment rooted in credible reporting, users can navigate the dynamic world of opinions with discernment, contributing to a well-informed and critically engaged readership.


Continue reading with the next posting, on “budgets”.

Healthy Information Diet (3/6): Bias-Consciousness

This is the third posting in a series of six, intended to be a practical help in maintaining a healthy information diet. We’ve started with “variety” and “diversity”, now let’s move on.


Bias-Consciousness: Recognizing and Mitigating Biases

Our cognitive processes are intrinsically shaped by stereotypes and unconscious biases. These biases can become reinforced, especially when our information feed is overly reliant on the Anglo-Saxon sphere. In a hyper-connected world, this reliance can detrimentally impact our ability to exercise sound judgment. This blog post delves into the importance of being bias-conscious in our information consumption to foster a more balanced and informed perspective.

Over-reliance on information from a specific cultural or geographical sphere, such as the Anglo-Saxon perspective, can inadvertently reinforce existing biases. Kompreno, by actively curating content from a diverse range of European sources, mitigates the risk of such bias reinforcement. By incorporating viewpoints beyond a single cultural lens, users are better equipped to recognize and challenge their own biases, ultimately leading to more objective judgment.

Tips and Tricks:

  • Regularly Assess Your Sources: Periodically evaluate and diversify information sources to counteract potential biases.
  • Understand Cultural Influences: Recognize the impact of cultural context on news narratives, and actively seek perspectives from various cultural backgrounds.

In conclusion, fostering bias-consciousness is crucial in a world where information flows across borders and cultures. Kompreno‘s commitment to diverse sourcing serves as a valuable tool in mitigating biases, empowering users to approach information with a discerning eye. By cultivating awareness of our cognitive tendencies, we can actively contribute to a more objective and well-rounded understanding of the world.


Continue with our next posting, on judgment.

Healthy Information Diet (2/6): Diversity

This is the second posting in a series of six, intended to be a practical help in maintaining a healthy information diet. We’ve started with “variety”, now let’s move on.


Diversity: Navigating a Hyper-Connected World

In our digitally hyper-connected world, diversity is not merely a buzzword – it’s a necessity. The rapid interplay between business, politics, and society demands that our information diet be as diverse as the world we live in. This blog post explores the significance of embracing varied cultural backgrounds to navigate the complexities of our interconnected global landscape.

A diverse information diet goes beyond geographic boundaries; it encompasses a broad spectrum of cultures. Kompreno, recognizing the digital era’s demand for a global perspective, seamlessly integrates content from various cultural backgrounds. This integration is crucial for a more nuanced understanding of global affairs, helping users make informed decisions and fostering cultural awareness.

Tips and Tricks:

  • Explore Global News Outlets: Actively seek news sources from different countries and regions to gain diverse insights into international events.
  • Use Translation Services: Our translations break up language barriers, unlock new dimensions of meaning, and let you access new ideas from various cultural perspectives.

In conclusion, navigating the complexities of a hyper-connected world requires an information diet rich in diversity. Embrace content from a variety of cultural backgrounds to gain a broader understanding of global dynamics. With kompreno as your guide, let the diverse voices of the world be a constant source of enrichment in your daily information consumption.


Let’s now continue with the next posting, on bias-consciousness.

Healthy Information Diet (1/6): Variety

Welcome! This is the first posting in a series of six. It is intended to be a practical help in maintaining a healthy information diet. Let’s start with number one…


Variety: Embracing Diverse Perspectives

In today’s fast-paced world, staying well-informed demands more than just access to information – it requires a deliberate effort to seek out diverse perspectives. Breaking free from the traditional “left” or “right” narrative is essential for a truly healthy information diet.

A diverse information diet enriches our understanding of complex issues. Kompreno stands out as a platform that not only provides access to a spectrum of European viewpoints but also enables users to transcend the limitations of a one-dimensional narrative. By actively engaging with diverse perspectives, users can cultivate a more nuanced and critical approach to the news.

Tips and Tricks:

  • Explore Beyond Your Comfort Zone: Challenge yourself to seek out and engage with content that not only aligns with your existing beliefs but also challenges your preconceptions.
  • Utilize Multiple Sources: Platforms like kompreno allow readers to aggregate news from various outlets, ensuring a more balanced intake of information. Exploring a broader variety of sources will certainly help you gain a more comprehensive understanding.

In conclusion, variety in our information sources is not just a luxury but a necessity for fostering critical thinking and a comprehensive understanding of the world. Embrace diverse viewpoints, and let kompreno be your gateway to a richer, more well-rounded information experience.


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kompreno expands content partnership with Groupe Le Monde

Press release, 14th December 2022

kompreno expands content partnership with Groupe Le Monde

kompreno GmbH, Frankfurt/Main, Germany

More Europe, and even more diversity from France: the borderless European reading experience just got even more interesting. kompreno now provides its continental subscription audience yet more high-quality journalism from France, in addition to Le Monde: the best content from weekly L’Obs and online publication Le HuffPost France, tailored to personal information needs, and translated into the five major European languages – including English, of course. The Frankfurt-based startup is further expanding its editorial offering on an international scale through its expanded content partnership with Paris-based Groupe Le Monde.

Le Monde successfully launched its own English-language digital edition only recently. From now on, the internationally renowned publishing group is making further editorial content from several brands available across Europe via kompreno — in exclusive translation — initially in German, Spanish and Italian, in addition to English.

“We are now bringing the ‘Grande Nation’ even closer to our subscribers,” says Jochen Adler, kompreno’s founder and CEO. “Like Le Monde itself, L’Obs is an institution in France. Le HuffPost France was the first edition of the legendary Huffington Post in a non-English-speaking country. And that was back in 2012! Such pioneer spirit is a perfect fit for us.”

“Le Monde has long been a beacon in France and throughout the French-speaking world, including with our special editions, such as Le Monde Afrique. Since this year, Le Monde in English also brings our unique French and European perspective on current events to the wider world,” adds Eleonora Pizzi, Syndication Manager of Groupe Le Monde, in her statement on the enhanced partnership.

Mrs. Pizzi further states: “Consequently, we also support kompreno, the continental network for quality journalism without language barriers, with a selection of our exclusive content. With high-quality partners and a cosmopolitan audience – in Germany and the Benelux countries, Scandinavia, Italy and Spain, as well as around the world – kompreno adds another feature to our portfolio and will also provide insights for our own international content and brand strategy.”

kompreno’s editorial partner network is constantly expanding, and is based on an open, partnership-based business model. In addition to Le Monde, the network already includes national lighthouse media such as Independent and DIE ZEIT, as well as specialised magazines like brand eins from Germany, MO* Magazine from Belgium, Economic from Bulgaria, Eastwest from Italy, Blätter für deutsche und internationale Politik, and Prospect Magazine. Moreover, it features the unique, often award-winning reporting of digital community media such as Euromaidan Press from Ukraine, Deine Korrespondentin from Germany, L’Ultimo Uomo and Frontiere News from Italy, or Baggrund from Denmark.

With a sleek digital design and innovative language technology, the Frankfurt-based start-up provides a barrier-free reading experience, appealingly translated and intelligently personalised, but without echo chambers and algorithmic filter bubbles. Particularly sought-after kompreno topics include climate change and sustainability, digital society and innovation, international business and politics, social justice and human rights. These provide insights into a globalised, networked world – but always founded on European values. This unique mix ensures endless diversity and infinite discoveries on smartphone, tablet or desktop. 100% fair, 100% ad-free: the most relevant analysis, commentary and reporting from a variety of trusted sources across the European continent.

With its interdisciplinary team, which is spread throughout the continent, and a broad network of experienced partners and advisors, the young company spent two years preparing its market launch. The locally based start-up is independently financed and managed with a principled stance by the owner. It was founded in Frankfurt during the Coronavirus pandemic.

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Press release: Quality journalism without language barriers – Kompreno expands its range of topics and becomes European content network

Press release: Quality journalism without language barriers – Kompreno expands its range of topics and becomes European content network

Kompreno GmbH, FRANKFURT AM MAIN, GERMANY, 15 July 2022.

Frankfurt-based start-up Kompreno is further expanding its European subscription service for quality journalism with no language barriers: It now includes the most inspiring editorial opinion from DIE ZEIT as well as analyses from Euromaidan Press, a medium that has been striving to build a bridge between Ukraine and the world since 2014.

In partnership with these and other renowned media brands from across all of Europe, Kompreno makes the continent’s most valuable texts available in five languages: English, Spanish, German, French and Italian. The ever-evolving diversity is fed by national flagship media (such as The Independent or Le Monde), specialised magazines (like MO* Magazine from Belgium, brand eins from Germany, or Prospect Magazine from the UK) and innovative online publications (for example Frontiere News from Italy or Deine Korrespondentin from Germany).

State-of-the-art language technology not only ensures fluent translations, but also tailors the reading to subscribers’ interests, by topics and places, without creating the ‘filter bubbles’ or ‘echo chambers’ that social media like Facebook are often criticised for. Thus, Kompreno offers a unique variety of high-quality reporting and analysis on international politics and economics, climate and sustainability, digital society, migration and social justice in a single subscription.

As Head of Content, Giuseppe Menditto is responsible for guiding this selection: “Every day, we grow the diversity and plurality of our offering. Our readers stay in touch with current events around the world, but always with the necessary distance and from different, unique perspectives. Local solutions with global impact, long-lasting material instead of ‘hot news’: these are the standards by which we curate our content. To bring such fantastic writing to an even wider audience is a wonderful mandate for our team.”

“The removal of language barriers creates a whole new marketplace for quality journalism. We are very proud to be able to open up foreign language audiences to each and every publication when they entrust us with their valuable content. Most importantly, we are also enabling direct cooperation between publishing houses and are growing into an open, collaborative content network. This will hopefully lead to a completely new public sphere, and strengthen European identity in an increasingly networked, complex, digitalised world.” This is how Jochen Adler, who initiated the project in 2020, describes the mission and his personal hopes.

Above all, Kompreno has paid the utmost attention to a unique reading experience on every digital device from the very beginning. Here, Paul Maibach is responsible, as CTO and Head of Product: “Our offer is simple and beautiful, the content speaks for itself. We are not interested in advertising or data brokerage. Instead, our readers can rely on the often surprising, but always stimulating and cleverly personalised reading recommendations presented by our language technology. A healthy diet of information from a variety of high-quality sources, endless discoveries and new perspectives without language barriers: Some of our first subscribers have already called it ‘magical’ – and there really is no better way to describe the experience.”

With its small interdisciplinary team spread across the continent, and a broad network of specialised partners and consultants, the young company spent two years preparing the market launch of its first subscription. The locally rooted start-up was founded in Frankfurt during the Coronavirus pandemic.

Contact / Contact person

Kompreno GmbH, Jochen Adler, Schleusenstr. 15, 60327 Frankfurt, Germany.
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Press release: Endless diversity, literally – the most inspiring reporting, analysis and commentary from all over Europe.

Press release: Endless diversity, literally – the most inspiring reporting, analysis and commentary from all over Europe.

In partnership with renowned media brands from all over Europe, the Frankfurt-based start-up Kompreno has launched its subscription service: for quality journalism without language barriers.

Kompreno brings together the most inspiring reporting, analysis, portraits, interviews and commentary from a variety of sources from across the European continent in a single offering. A flawless, ad-free reading experience on any digital device and in high-quality translation, the novel service makes this content available in German, English, Spanish, French and Italian.

This creates a constantly evolving, unique mix of:

  • national lighthouse media (such as The Independent from England);
  • specialised magazines (such as brand eins from Germany);
  • and innovative online publications (such as Frontiere News from Italy).

State-of-the-art language technology not only ensures fluent translations, but also tailors the reading to the subscribers’ interests by topic and by setting, without creating “filter bubbles” or “echo chambers”, for which social media like Facebook are often criticised.

“The result is a unique diversity, balance and plurality. Our readers see the whole world – but always through the eyes of Europe, on a foundation of values and science,” says Giuseppe Menditto, Head of Content, and responsible for the guidelines and selection.

“We create a network for trustworthy content, this openness distinguishes us. Overcoming language barriers offers a completely new kind of reading experience and limitless discoveries, but it also enables cooperation instead of competition between established publications.” This is how Jochen Adler, who founded Kompreno at the end of 2020, describes the platform.

Above all, Kompreno pays utmost attention to a unique reading experience on any digital device. Whether smartphone, tablet or desktop PC: “In designing our software, we left nothing to chance right from the start: simple, plain, without distractions. No advertising, no data brokerage,” adds Paul Maibach, responsible for Kompreno from the beginning as CTO and Head of Product.

With its small, interdisciplinary team, spread across the continent, and a network of specialised partners and consultants, the young company spent two years preparing the market launch of its first subscription. The locally rooted start-up was founded in Frankfurt during the Covid pandemic.

Now, the first subscribers are enjoying the forward-looking journey on a continental scale: climate change and sustainability, politics and economics, but also social justice and human rights, science and digital society are currently the topics most sought-after on the platform, which is adding more high-quality content every day.

On its own communication channels, e.g. Twitter and LinkedIn, the young company will now announce further media partnerships, carefully selected, in quick succession.

Contact / Contact person

Kompreno GmbH, Jochen Adler, Schleusenstr. 15, 60327 Frankfurt.
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Press release: Kompreno launches subscription for the best reporting from all over Europe – without language barriers

Press release: Kompreno launches subscription for the best reporting from all over Europe – without language barriers

Frankfurt, 19 April 2022.

On Monday, 25 April, Kompreno will launch its subscription to the most inspiring reporting from trusted sources across Europe, translated into five languages from the start. The Frankfurt-based start-up is already accepting pre-orders for this unique reading pleasure.

The Kompreno subscription includes a novel, ever-evolving mix of independent journalism from national flagship media, specialised magazines and innovative digital publications. The unique diversity of trusted sources from across the continent covers a wide range of topics: international politics and business, sustainability and digital society, culture and the arts. State-of-the-art language technology ensures not only that all reading is effectively tailored to subscribers’ interests, but also fluently translated from a variety of European languages.

“Through the careful selection of our publishing partners, we are committed to the highest editorial standards, balance and plurality. We believe in creating a diversity of content that even the world’s leading media houses could never offer on their own. We deliberately refrain from content contributed by our users: hate messages, trolls and fake news have no place at Kompreno,” says Giuseppe Menditto, who as Head of Content is responsible for the guidelines and the selection of content.

“We are driven by a curiosity about other cultures, the ideal of international understanding, but also by a platform and networking idea: we help established media companies with their internationalisation and open up new, interesting target groups for them – through cooperation instead of competition. Peacekeeping, climate change, supply chains: In a globalised world, there are no longer national solutions to our most pressing problems. A world without language barriers is therefore a fascinating prospect. We let our subscribers participate in this fascination from the very beginning,” Jochen Adler, the founder and CEO, elaborates on Kompreno’s vision.

Above all, Kompreno pays the utmost attention to a unique reading experience on every digital device. Whether smartphone, tablet or desktop PC: “In designing our software, we left nothing to chance right from the start: simple, plain, without distractions. No algorithmic filter bubbles, no advertising, no tracking: our claim will always be to be and remain our subscribers’ favourite reading app,” adds Paul Maibach, who has been responsible for Kompreno as CTO and Head of Product from the very beginning.

With its interdisciplinary team spread across the continent and a network of specialised partners and senior advisors, the young company spent two years preparing the launch of its first subscription. The locally rooted start-up was founded in Frankfurt during the Corona pandemic.

Well-known media partners from Belgium, Great Britain, Germany, France, Italy and Bulgaria are already providing high-quality editorial texts from their premium products for translations at the market launch. Kompreno will gradually announce exactly which ones in a campaign via social media in the days and weeks after the initial market launch.

Contact / Enquiries
Kompreno GmbH, Jochen Adler, Schleusenstr. 15, 60327 Frankfurt, Germany.
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