Founded in 2008, Comecon Media (CM) develops tools for data collection, aggregation, analysis, and distribution. The company also provides advisory services to German, European, and international businesses and investors, particularly in the areas of regulation, digital transformation, and public affairs.
Expertise
CM’s work focuses on:
- European Public Affairs, Politics, and Regulation
- Artificial Intelligence Management
- Information Architecture
- Fact-Checking
- Digital Transformation
- Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and Post-Merger Integration
- Change Management
Regional Focus
CM is active in Germany, the European Union, Central Europe, South East Europe, Ukraine. It formerly covered projects in Russia (before the war), India, and co-operated with Chinese companies.
To adapt to changing market needs, CM has broadened its portfolio to include web development and AI management, supporting efforts in digitalization, sustainability, and international security.
Key Services
CM’s activities include:
- MEDIA: Developing and managing media and other information services, online portals, newswires, and editorial workflows.
- AI: Providing consulting on digitization in companies and other organizations, including the introduction and operation of human-centered, secure and sustainable Artificial Intelligence.
- EU: Supporting stakeholders and decision-makers in EU public affairs and government relations.
- M&A: Advising on mergers and acquisitions (human and IT due dilligences) as well as supporting post-merger integrations.
Joachim Weidemann is a multilingual business journalist, media manager, and public affairs expert with extensive experience in European regulation, digital transformation, and artificial intelligence.
As the founder and managing partner of Comecon Media, he advises businesses and investors on regulatory developments, knowledge management, and digitization strategies.
Holding an MBA with a focus on German and European regulation, European affairs, and AI, he remains engaged in emerging trends in digital transformation and policy and holds a German AI Officer certificate.
He also leads Insight EU Monitoring, a platform tracking global, EU, and regional policies in business, security, and sustainability.
