Morning Brew Cofounder and CEO Steps Down

Morning Brew Cofounder and CEO Steps Down

The 10-year-old company, now wholly owned by Axel Springer, has transformed its newsletter business into a multimedia portfolio

Robert Dippell (left) and Austin Rief (© Axel Springer) Axel Springer has increased its majority stake in Morning Brew Inc. and is now the sole owner of the Company. As a result of this transaction, co-founder and CEO Austin Rief resigns and takes over the role of Executive Chairman to support the management team as a partner and consultant in the next growth phase. Robert Dippell, previously Chief Revenue Officer and Chief Operating Officer, ha…

The US media company Morning Brew, which was launched as a newsletter provider, is now completely part of Springer. The Group shares the acquisition of all shares of the media brand and the replacement of founder and CEO Austin Rief. He founded the company in 2015 as a student and has been expanding it since then. Today, it sends out specialized news-letters for various industries and produces podcasts and events. Robert Dippell, previously Robe…

Axel Springer continues to expand its involvement in the US media market and takes over all shares in the media company Morning Brew. Co-founder and CEO Austin Rief withdraws from the operating business.

Morning Brew co-founder Austin Rief steps down as CEO, replaced by COO Robert Dippell; the company is on pace to generate $70M+ in revenue in 2025

Mark Stenberg / Adweek: Morning Brew co-founder Austin Rief steps down as CEO, replaced by COO Robert Dippell; the company is on pace to generate $70M+ in revenue in 2025  —  The 10-year-old company, now wholly owned by Axel Springer, has transformed its newsletter business into a multimedia portfolio

Axel Springer buys remaining stake in Morning Brew

Axel Springer announced Wednesday it has completed a financial transaction to increase its ownership position from majority shareholder in Morning Brew Inc. to sole owner. Terms were not disclosed. Morning Brew is on track to surpass $70 million in annual revenue in 2025. German-based Axel Springer, which also owns Business Insider, acquired a majority stake […]