The ARD,, the German public broadcaster, along with Vodafone and the Baden-Württemberg Dual University of Applied Sciences (DHBW) have successfully tested the transmission of a quantum-encrypted TV stream. The test via a fibre optic line, took place between the ARD site in Frankfurt am Main and the radio house of the SWR in Mainz, which […]
Volleyball World has agreed a new multi-year media rights partnership with Germany’s national public broadcaster ZDF, ensuring that German volleyball fans can enjoy free access to coverage of Germany’s national teams competing in leading international volleyball competitions. The deal follows the recent extension of SN1 Sports’ partnership with Volleyball World through to 2032. Under the […]
SevenVentures, the investment arm of ProSiebenSat.1 Media, is taking a stake in the Munich-based mobility company FINN as part of a media-for-equity deal. The investment comprises a gross media volume in the mid double-digit millions and supports the company’s further growth through a customised media package, which provides FINN with significant advertising reach. The investment […]
Germany has broken ground on a GOVSATCOM Hub facility in Cologne, with the state of North Rhine-Westphalia committing to investing up to €50 million in the project. The facility is one of two planned facilities, with the other to be in Greece. The European GOVSATCOM project officially became operational in January 2026. The GOVSATCOM Hub […]
The German Football Association (DFB) has appointed the sports marketing agency, IMG, as the international production partner for the men’s DFB-Pokal (German FA Cup) for the next four seasons, beginning with the 2026/27 tournament. Under the agreement, IMG will produce the live international feed for sixty-three DFB-Pokal matches per season, supporting the global distribution and […]
Dynamic Television has announced the appointment of acclaimed producer, showrunner and writer Jörg Winger as President of Dynamic Television Germany, with the company also moving forward on Conspiracy, a thriller series now in development with ZDF. In his new role, Winger will lead the development of both German and international scripted projects out of Germany. […]
Luxembourg-based OQ Technology, which is focusing on the direct-to-device (D2D) market, and Telefónica Germany are joining forces to conduct the first live demonstration of two-way satellite communications by a European satellite operator directly to standard, unmodified smartphones (including iPhone, Samsung, and Google devices) using terrestrial mobile spectrum. The demonstration, planned in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany, will […]
Go Button Media is set to return to the echoes of World War II, announcing a fifth season of its long-running hit series Secret Nazi Bases, with investment from UKTV. The new six-part season will begin production this summer, with delivery slated for spring 2027. International distribution (excluding the UK and Canada) remains with long-time […]
Illegal live TV streaming in Germany continues to rise. In 2025, it caused total economic losses of approximately €2.4 billion in the country. Compared to the previous study in 2022, this represents a 33 per cent increase – despite technical safeguards, legal proceedings and public awareness campaigns. As a result, the government loses approximately €542 […]
The introduction of DVB-I in Germany has achieved a key milestone. The DVB-I Round Table has approved the DVB-I Book Germany, which defines the key principles for the implementation of DVB-I in the German market. The Round Table includes broadcasters, broadcasters’ associations, TV set manufacturers and the regulatory authority. “DVB-I offers simple and direct access […]