The Naked Publisher: Beyond the Page, Between the Lines

Episodet

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  Nina Grünberger: Building Brands, Stories, and the Future of Children’s Publishing 05.08.2026 39min

  In the third episode, Carlo Carrenho and Rüdiger Wischenbart sit down with Nina Grünberger, co-CEO of Swiss children’s publisher NordSüd, for a candid conversation about brands, leadership, and the evolution of children’s publishing. From her journey through journalism, marketing, and publishing to leading one of Europe’s most respected picture-book houses, Grünberger explains why publishers should think like brands, how corporate culture shapes successful companies, and why storytelling extends far beyond the printed page. The episode explores the global success of children’s intellectual property, NordSüd’s international strategy and recent acquisition by Ravensburger, the importance of partnerships in a rapidly changing media landscape, and why publishers need to better understand their readers through data. Along the way, she reflects on generational leadership, cross-cultural management across Austria, Germany, and Switzerland, and the enduring power of children’s books to shape lives.
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  Laura Nevanlinna: From Angry Birds to the Future of Learning 10.06.2026 43min

  In the second episode, Carlo Carrenho and Rüdiger Wischenbart sit down with Laura Nevanlinna, CEO and founder of The Campus Company and former executive at Rovio and Ferly, for a candid conversation about leadership, innovation, and the power of intellectual property. From her journey through publishing, entertainment, and global brand development—including work connected to Angry Birds and other international franchises—to the challenges of building businesses across industries and markets, Nevanlinna shares insights on creativity, partnerships, and long-term thinking. The episode explores how publishers can learn from gaming, animation, and transmedia storytelling, why Finnish companies often think globally from day one, the evolution of education into connected learning ecosystems, and the role of women in leadership. Along the way, she reflects on collaboration, mindfulness, and the personal values that continue to shape her approach to business and innovation.
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  Colin Hauer: From Live Music to the Audiobook Business 18.05.2026 41min

  In the debut episode of The Naked Publisher, Carlo Carrenho and Rüdiger Wischenbart sit down with Colin Hauer, CEO of Hörbuch Hamburg, for a candid conversation about the transformation of the global audio business. From streaming and AI to discoverability, children’s audio, and the future of publishing, Hauer explains how audiobooks became “everywhere — and invisible.” The episode also reveals the surprising story of how a concert by a band he once produced later found its way into a book by J.K. Rowling, alongside reflections on his own journey into publishing and the mindset behind one of Europe’s leading audio executives.