Hugo Stinnes took over the DAZ in 1920 in an effort to secure industrialist influence. Stinnes invested in the newspaper, and it enjoyed a short period of financial success. The DAZ became increasingly conservative.
Hugo Stinnes assumed control of the DAZ in 1920 as part of his strategy to gain industrialist power. Stinnes invested in the newspaper, which experienced a brief period of financial prosperity. The DAZ shifted towards conservatism over time.