The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has welcomed the European Commission’s proposed Digital Networks Act as an important step towards modernising telecom markets, while warning that the draft falls short when […]
Global Player launches native in-car app for BMW and MINI
Global Player, the radio and podcast platform operated by Global, has launched a native in-car app for BMW and MINI vehicles in the UK, making the service available directly through […]
ARD to relaunch Audiothek as ARD Sounds in 2026
ARD is set to rebrand its ARD Audiothek as ARD Sounds in March 2026, marking a significant step in the public broadcaster’s digital audio strategy aimed at better reflecting changing […]
LG launches smart TV audio streaming service LG Radio+
LG Electronics has introduced LG Radio+, a new ad-supported audio streaming service designed for LG smart TVs.
German TV, radio and streaming revenues to rise to €16bn in 2024
Total revenues from audio and audiovisual media in Germany are expected to increase by 4.3% to a total of €16.0 billion in 2024 (2023: €15.3 billion).
German TV and radio advertising to grow again in 2024
German industry association VAUNET expects advertising revenues in the audiovisual media sector to grow again this year.
German TV and radio stays on DTT in South Tyrol
TV and radio channels from Germany can continue to be broadcast terrestrially in South Tyrol for another five years.
ARD adds radio portal to smart TVs via HbbTV
ARD Audiothek, the radio portal from German public broadcaster ARD, is now available on smart TVs.
German media authorities publish privileged channels list for smart TVs
The German media authorities have published the list of TV and radio channels that will receive prioritised placement on smart TVs and user interfaces for easy discovery.
Xperi integrates ARD into DTS AutoStage platform
Xperi is integrating the radio stations of German public broadcaster ARD into DTS AutoStage, a global, in-vehicle hybrid radio platform to be commercialised around the world.