Media & Publishing — German Media Giant Axel Springer Acquires Telegraph for £575M as Trade Desk CEO Makes Major Stock Purchase

Media & Publishing · 2026-03-07

Today's developments signal significant consolidation and confidence plays in the media industry, with Axel Springer's £575M acquisition of Telegraph Media Group marking continued European media consolidation and Jeff Green's £148M personal investment in The Trade Desk demonstrating strong belief in the ad tech sector's future. These moves, combined with high-profile leadership changes at major…