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Tencent in talks to buy SuperPlay for up to $1.5B

Tencent is reportedly negotiating to acquire SuperPlay from Playtika in a deal valued at roughly $1.0–1.5 billion. Playtika bought SuperPlay in 2024 for an initial $700 million plus a performance-based earnout of about $1.25–1.3 billion (roughly $1.95–2.0 billion total). SuperPlay’s portfolio includes Disney Solitaire, Dice Dreams and Domino Dreams; AppMagic estimates the three titles have generated nearly $1 billion since 2019 and that Disney Solitaire has surpassed $300 million in gross player spending. SuperPlay reportedly generated about $573 million in revenue in 2025 (around 67% above the baseline used for earnout calculations), with recent 30-day revenues led by Disney Solitaire (~$20m), Dice Dreams (~$9.8m) and Domino Dreams (~$6m). Reports differ on whether Tencent would assume Playtika’s outstanding earnout obligations.

Anne Will on Moderation, Podcasts and Host Reads

German TV journalist and presenter Anne Will discusses her approach to moderation, career beginnings, and the differences between TV and podcast formats. She describes an understated moderation style focused on the topic, recalls early discomfort in front of the camera during her SFB traineeship, and references notable moments such as moderating Angela Merkel's book presentation. Will explains format-specific craft (clear short questions for TV versus a more conversational podcast tone), says video distribution (YouTube/Spotify) raises reach for podcasts, and accepts host-read advertising under strict editorial-ad separation. She also notes her podcast offers an ad-free paid option and that monetization via advertising remains a key revenue pillar for independent podcasts.

Google launches Worldwide Growth online German exports initiative

Google has launched the initiative 'Weltweit Wachsen – Deutschland exportiert online' to boost German exports through online marketing. The program is co-initiated with the Bundesverband E-Commerce und Versandhandel Deutschland (bevh), Universität Leipzig, European Business School Reutlingen, Deutsche Post DHL, PayPal, BDO, and Kern AG. Starting in June 2014, www.weltweitwachsen.de will provide information, offers, and training for online export, covering topics such as identifying attractive markets, legal frameworks, international logistics, and online payment processing, including translating websites for target markets. The initiative emphasizes a holistic, information-driven approach rather than advertising a single service. The backdrop includes the IW study Export Digital, which shows about 25% of German export growth over the last decade occurred via online exports, while Germany ranks 28th among 39 exporting countries, highlighting significant room for improvement in internet-based export activity.