German broadcaster RTL Deutschland has added eight new free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channels to its video streaming service, expanding the number of viewing options for users of its streaming service RTL+. The new FAST channels, launched in June, are powered by Harmonic’s VOS360 Media SaaS, which simplifies all stages of media processing, including advanced […]
RTL Group has reported H1 revenue up 1.8 per cent to €2.9 billion (H1/2023: €2.8 billion), driven by higher TV advertising and streaming revenue. Adjusted EBITA was down slightly to €172 million (H1/2023: €181 million), attributed to higher content investments, whilst total group profit rose 31.1 per cent to €173 million (H1/2023: €132 million). The […]
RTL AdAlliance, RTL Group’s international sales house, has revealed its Manifesto, a roadmap to unlock the potential of European media among global competition. The Manifesto shares essential recommendation pillars to underline the strengths of local media, simplify access for international advertisers, and ultimately reach its full potential. Iconic and long-standing media brands from Europe are […]
Following strong series premieres on RTL’s n-tv in Germany and RMC in France, Big Media, a producer and distributor of non-fiction content, has raked in more global sales for its original science series juggernaut Destruction Decoded (18×60’). Season 1 has been licensed to 20+ territories around the world, while Season 2 has been licensed in advance by […]
RTL Group has reported that group revenue was up 2.6 per cent YoY to €1.31 billion, mainly driven by higher TV advertising revenue and streaming revenue at RTL Deutschland, partly offset by lower Fremantle revenue. Group revenue was up 4.1 per cent organically. RTL Group’s total advertising revenue increased by 10.1 per cent YoY to […]
RTL AdAlliance, RTL Group’s international media sales house, has announced its commitment to support mediaforgrowth, a UK-based media capital firm designed for growth-stage start-ups aiming to expand through mass-media channels and strategic media partnerships. mediaforgrowth supports founders to raise their first round of media capital via its flagship MFG Fundraising Programme. The programme offers a […]
Verance, a provider of standards-based watermarking, today announced its demonstration of the integration of Verance Aspect watermarking technology into the Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV (HbbTV) ecosystem. This demo, taking place at the 2024 DVB World Conference (exhibition area, booth number 6), features content and interactive applications from leading German broadcasters ARD, RTL Deutschland and ZDF. […]
German multimedia group RTL has reported what it describes as a “strong” H2 2023. The group says its results came in in line with the guidance for the full-year 2023: On a pro-forma basis, Group revenue of €6.9 billion and Adjusted EBITA of €927 million, the latter including streaming start-up losses of €179 million. In […]
smartclip, RTL Group’s adtech development unit and provider of adtech solutions across Europe, has announced a number of senior leadership changes. Gloria Eichler has been promoted to the newly created C-level position of Chief Product Officer (CPO). Additionally, three new Vice President (VP) roles have been created — Mirjam Naves takes the role of VP […]
Dailymotion Advertising has partnered with RTL AdAlliance with the monetisation of its online video inventory across multiple European markets. The international media sales house will add the online video platform and provider of proprietary video players to its growing Total Video portfolio. The video offering of Dailymotion Advertising encompasses the proprietary video platform, available online […]