RTVE is preparing to launch a new cultural television channel in June as part of an expanded collaboration with European cultural broadcaster ARTE, in a move that could further reshape […]
ARD and ZDF to close linear TV channels under reform treaty
German public broadcasters ARD and ZDF will significantly restructure their joint portfolio as part of the implementation of the reformed national broadcast treaty, strengthening digital-first services and consolidating linear TV […]
ARTE adds Dutch broadcaster NPO to European partner network
European cultural broadcaster ARTE has signed an association agreement with Dutch public broadcaster Nederlandse Publieke Omroep (NPO), expanding its European partner network to 14 members.
ARTE adds Ukrainian public broadcaster to partner network
European cultural channel ARTE has expanded its partner network by signing an association agreement with the Ukrainian public broadcaster Suspilne Ukraine.
Streaming study: ARD/ZDF services outpace private rivals
Germany’s public broadcasters have taken the lead over commercial streaming rivals, according to the latest ARD/ZDF media usage study.
ARTE adopts Fraunhofer’s MPEG-H Dialog+ for clearer audio
ARTE is expanding its accessibility offering on its streaming platform arte.tv with the rollout of an enhanced version of MPEG-H Dialog+, a Fraunhofer IIS technology designed to improve speech intelligibility […]
Munich court orders ARTE to pay damages in carriage fee dispute
The Regional Court of Munich has ruled against ARTE Deutschland TV, finding the broadcaster guilty of anti-competitive discrimination and ordering it to pay damages to Rosenheim-based telecommunications company komro.
LTV Latvia joins ARTE partner network
Latvian public broadcaster Latvijas Televizija (LTV) is joining European cultural channel ARTE’s network of partners.
Second attempt: ARD to drop SD distribution on Astra
German public broadcaster ARD will commence SD switch-off on Astra (19.2° East).
Tele Columbus and ARD reach carriage agreement
German cable operator Tele Columbus has concluded a new carriage contract with public broadcaster ARD.