Each week, some 7.96 million readers (according to ma Print I/2012) pick up stern magazine to read about relevant current topics, making it the most frequently read freely available popular magazine in Germany. With an outstanding mix of topics, a clear stance on current issues affecting society, its high degree of social commitment and renowned visual appearance, STERN is a unique magazine within the German media landscape.

With a combination of topical coverage, useful articles and traditional reportage journalism, STERN is a credible medium in a fast-changing world that provides readers with a point of orientation. STERN also attaches great importance to presenting the human side of the news. The reportage photography that has earned STERN photographers many international awards is a fixed part of each issue.

STERN is much more than just a chronicler – it filters, evaluates and interprets news. It does not simply provide raw information, but organizes information in a way that really helps readers to understand the context. A clear, modern layout, the choice of topics, modern graphics and insight into data journalism enhance STERN’s journalistic standards.

STERN's e-magazine is an example of how the brand's core competencies can be applied to new digital formats. Via iTunes and PUBBLES, the iPad application is available each Wednesday from 6 pm. Each report, column and picture series is especially tailored to exploit the options available on the iPad. The eMag includes additional material and multimedia elements, such as audio and video formats, high-resolution photo series and interactive graphics that provide readers with a completely new, networked reading experience.