German pay-TV operator Sky Deutschland is restructuring it Sky Cinema portfolio with new channel names and a refreshed on‑air design, aiming to make its film offering easier to navigate.
DAZN wins main Austrian UEFA Champions League rights
DAZN has secured the main UEFA Champions League rights in Austria from the 2027/28 season until 2030/31, while Sky Österreich has retained an exclusive Tuesday first-pick live package in a […]
Sportdigital adds EFA and UFL American football rights
German broadcaster Sportdigital has expanded its live sports portfolio with rights to the new European Football Alliance (EFA) and the US-based United Football League (UFL), with coverage beginning in May […]
ProSiebenSat.1 appoints Luca Poloni as COO
ProSiebenSat.1 has appointed Luca Poloni to its Executive Board as Group Chief Operating Officer (COO) for a three-year term starting May 1, 2026, as the German media company increases its […]
RTL Deutschland installs new leadership after Sky deal approval
German broadcaster RTL Deutschland has set out its new Management Board following regulatory clearance of its acquisition of Sky Deutschland, confirming Stephan Schmitter as CEO of the combined business ahead […]
Telefónica Deutschland bundles TV and streaming in new O2 TV portfolio
Telefónica Deutschland will launch a revamped O2 TV offering on 6 May 2026, combining live television and streaming services in a single subscription package aimed at simplifying access and billing […]
EU clears RTL’s acquisition of Sky Deutschland
The European Commission has unconditionally approved RTL Group’s acquisition of Sky Deutschland, concluding that the deal raises no competition concerns and paving the way for completion on 1 June 2026.
DAZN strikes DFB.TV distribution deal in DACH
DAZN and the German Football Association will launch a new phase of their partnership at the end of May 2026, when DFB’s linear channel DFB.TV becomes available on the sports […]
German media groups call for stronger AI rules to protect journalism
Germany’s leading public and commercial media organisations have called for tighter regulation of Artificial Intelligence (AI), warning that global tech platforms are becoming powerful “AI gatekeepers” that threaten media plurality, […]
Advanced TV Study 2026: Connected TV becomes primary viewing environment
Connected TV (CTV) usage continues to diversify across households in Germany and Austria, strengthening its value for advertisers through more targeted and attentive audiences, according to the Advanced TV Study […]