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RTL Deutschland installs new leadership after Sky deal approval

April 24, 2026 07.41 Europe/London By Jörn Krieger

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 […]

Filed Under: Finance, Newsline, People, TV Tagged With: Ad Alliance, Bertelsmann, Carsten Schwecke, Elke Walthelm, Frank Vogel, Ingrid Heisserer, Julia Kloke, Max Orgonyi, Michael Radelsberger, Riverty, RTL, RTL Deutschland, RTL Group, Sky Austria, Sky Deutschland, Sky Media, Stephan Schmitter, Thomas Rabe, WOW Edited: 27 April 2026 13:06

Sky Deutschland seals major content deal with Sony Pictures Television

November 12, 2025 10.58 Europe/London By Jörn Krieger

German pay-TV broadcaster Sky Deutschland has signed a wide-ranging content licensing agreement with Sony Pictures Television (SPT), covering Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

Filed Under: Newsline, Platforms, TV Tagged With: Elke Walthelm, Holly Comiskey, Sky Deutschland, Sky Q, Sky Show, Sky Stream, Sky X, Sony Pictures Television, WOW Edited: 12 November 2025 11:00

Sky Deutschland extends exclusive series deal with Sky Studios

August 6, 2025 11.31 Europe/London By Jörn Krieger

Sky Deutschland has renewed its long-standing partnership with Sky Studios, securing continued access to high-end original series for several more years across Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

Filed Under: Newsline, Production, TV Tagged With: Caroline Cooper, Elke Walthelm, Sky Deutschland, Sky Studios Edited: 6 August 2025 11:31

Sky Deutschland secures exclusive NBCUniversal films and series

August 4, 2025 11.05 Europe/London By Jörn Krieger

German pay-TV broadcaster Sky Deutschland has renewed and expanded its long-standing content partnership with NBCUniversal, securing a multi-year deal that strengthens its position as the exclusive ‘pay 1’ partner for […]

Filed Under: Newsline, TV Tagged With: Elke Walthelm, Michael Bonner, NBCUniversal, Sky Deutschland Edited: 4 August 2025 11:07

M7 Deutschland extends partnership with NBC Universal

March 8, 2023 09.55 Europe/London By Broadband TV News Correspondent

M7 Deutschland, the German provider of TV services for cable and IPTV operators, has extended its long-standing partnership with NBC Universal Global Networks Deutschland.

Filed Under: Distribution, Newsline, Platforms, TV Tagged With: 13th Street, Elke Walthelm, Eviso, M7 Deutschland, Marco Hellberg, NBC Universal Global Networks Deutschland, Syfy, Universal TV Edited: 8 March 2023 10:04

Elke Walthelm new managing director of NBC Universal Global Networks

September 30, 2020 13.26 Europe/London By Jörn Krieger

Sky Deutschland’s programme director Elke Walthelm takes over the position of managing director of NBC Universal Global Networks Deutschland with immediate effect.

Filed Under: Newsline, People, Platforms Tagged With: Devesh Raj, Elke Walthelm, Katharina Behrends, NBC Universal, NBC Universal Global Networks Deutschland, Sky Deutschland Edited: 30 September 2020 13:27

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