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Kompetitiv und kooperativ: Zur Neuordnung des Verhältnisses von privaten und öffentlich-rechtlichen Medien im Digitalzeitalter

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  • Buschow Christopher
  • Dobusch Leonhard

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The relationship between private and public service media in Germany has traditionally been perceived and regulated as one of competitive coexistence and reciprocal counterbalancing. However, digital transformation and the rise of platform dominance challenge this perspective. In response, this article argues for a coopetition approach, where competition and collaboration coexist to strengthen democratic public spheres. We propose a framework for cooperation between private and public service media, highlighting infrastructure sharing and other forms of public value contributions. Such a coopetition framework allows rethinking media relationships through unilateral and strategic collaborations, which can enhance media diversity and resilience in the digital era.

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  • Buschow Christopher & Dobusch Leonhard, 2025. "Kompetitiv und kooperativ: Zur Neuordnung des Verhältnisses von privaten und öffentlich-rechtlichen Medien im Digitalzeitalter," Wirtschaftsdienst, Sciendo, vol. 105(3), pages 173-177.
    • Handle: RePEc:vrs:wirtsc:v:105:y:2025:i:3:p:173-177:n:1012
    DOI: 10.2478/wd-2025-0048
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    1. Christopher Buschow & Maike Suhr & Hauke Serger, 2022. "Media Work as Field Advancement: The Case of Science Media Center Germany," Media and Communication, Cogitatio Press, vol. 10(1), pages 99-109.
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    3. Christopher Buschow & Maike Suhr & Hauke Serger, 2022. "Media Work as Field Advancement: The Case of Science Media Center Germany," Media and Communication, Cogitatio Press, vol. 10(1), pages 99-109.
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    JEL classification:

    • L17 - Industrial Organization - - Market Structure, Firm Strategy, and Market Performance - - - Open Source Products and Markets
    • L33 - Industrial Organization - - Nonprofit Organizations and Public Enterprise - - - Comparison of Public and Private Enterprise and Nonprofit Institutions; Privatization; Contracting Out
    • L82 - Industrial Organization - - Industry Studies: Services - - - Entertainment; Media

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