Hearst Networks has renewed its partnership with Full Season under a multi-year agreement covering playout, content management and VOD services across Europe.
The agreement will see the media services provider continue to support both the German and UK operations of Hearst Networks. Full Season manages playout for linear channels The History Channel and Crime + Investigation in Germany, alongside scalable VOD and content management services in multiple European markets.
“We value Full Season as a reliable and forward-thinking partner. This extension reflects strong performance and the strength of our collaboration, as well as our confidence in their continued support,” said Kathrin Palesch, Managing Director of Hearst Networks Germany.
Alexander Neemann, Head of Sales at Full Season, added: “In a market where reliability is non-negotiable, long-term partnerships are built on trust, consistent delivery, and a shared commitment to operational excellence. We are proud to continue supporting Hearst Networks across multiple markets with resilient playout and VoD services, and to further evolve our partnership by enabling scalable, future-ready media operations.”
Full Season was established in 2025 following the acquisition by MBS of selected playout, content management and IP delivery operations from Astra satellite operator SES in Germany and the UK. The business was carved out as an independent media services provider specialising in playout, VOD delivery, OTT solutions and content management services.
The transaction marked a strategic expansion for MBS – formerly known as Media Broadcast Satellite – beyond its traditional satellite and communications infrastructure activities into the wider media services sector. Around 60 employees and the existing SES media operations in Unterföhring near Munich transferred to the new company.
Full Season positions itself as a provider of business-critical broadcast and digital media services, operating multi-site infrastructure across Europe and offering playout, content management, distribution and large-scale VOD delivery services to broadcasters and media companies.
