The frequencies in the 470-694MHz range must be retained for broadcasting and event technology beyond 2030. This was the viewpoint of an online conference by the German Alliance for Broadcasting and Cultural Frequencies.
Carlyle to acquire LiveU
US investment firm Carlyle has acquired video streaming and remote production solutions provider LiveU from investor Francisco Partners.
Christoph von Issendorff leaves Constantin Entertainment
After more than 18 years, Christoph von Issendorff has left German TV production company Constantin Entertainment.
Leonine acquires SEO Entertainment
German media company Leonine Holding will take over Munich-based production company SEO Entertainment effective January 1, 2021.
Sky and Vodafone test 5G in live Bundesliga coverage
Sky Deutschland and Vodafone Deutschland are testing the use of the new 5G mobile network standard as part of the pre- and post-coverage of a live 2nd division Bundesliga football match for the first time.
Sky Deutschland and Telefónica trial 5G Broadcast for live sports
German pay-TV broadcaster Sky Deutschland and mobile network operator Telefónica O2 Deutschland will use elements of 5G Broadcast for a live sports production for the first time.
BBC Studios sets up production arm in Germany
BBC Studios will launch its own production company BBC Studios Germany on January 1, 2021, gaining an independent presence on the German market.
Sportainment offers live atmosphere generator for sports coverage
German media company Sportainment has developed a fully automated solution for adding stadium atmosphere to live sports coverage taking place without spectators due to the Coronavirus outbreak.
James Baker to leave Red Arrow Studios
James Baker, CEO of Red Arrow Studios, has decided to leave the production subsidiary of German media company ProSiebenSat.1 when his contract expires at the end of 2020.
AWS provides real-time game analytics for Bundesliga
Amazon Web Services (AWS) and the German Bundesliga debuted the first Bundesliga match facts during tonight’s match between Borussia Dortmund and Bayern München on broadcast television in over 200 countries.