German public broadcaster ARD will cease the SD distribution of its TV channels across all transmission infrastructures on January 7, 2025.
ARD to decide about channel closure by the end of the year
German public broadcaster ARD wants to decide by the end of the year which linear TV channel it will discontinue as part of its cost-saving measures.
ARD to drop SD distribution on Astra in 2025
German public broadcaster ARD will terminate the SD distribution of its TV channels via the Astra satellite system (19.2° East) at the beginning of 2025.
Deutsche TV-Plattform elects new Board of Directors
The representatives of the more than 50 member companies, organisations and institutions of German industry association Deutsche TV-Plattform elected their new Board of Directors at today’s general assembly in Berlin.
German DVB-I Project publishes conclusions
The DVB-I Pilot Germany, an initiative comprising 21 stakeholders from the media industry including broadcasters, device manufacturers, software providers and research institutions, has completed phase 1 and published the conclusions […]
ARD and ZDF add KiKA shows to their catch-up services
Users of the ARD and ZDF catch-up services now also have access to productions from KiKA, the children’s channel jointly operated by the two German public broadcasters.
DNMG threatens ARD with wave of lawsuits in carriage fee dispute
German cable operator association Deutsche Netzmarketing (DNMG) is stepping up the pressure on public broadcaster ARD in the dispute over payments for cable distribution after reaching a settlement with ZDF.
ZDF and DNMG settle cable carriage fee dispute
German public broadcaster ZDF and cable operator association Deutsche Netzmarketing (DNMG) have settled their dispute over carriage fees and concluded a long-term agreement on the cable distribution of ZDF’s services.
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.
Autentic and OneGate Media launch Adventure Earth
German media companies Autentic and OneGate Media have joined forces to launch the new FAST Channel Adventure Earth, offering high-quality nature and wildlife documentaries.