Deutsche Telekom will terminate the distribution of analogue TV and radio channels as part of its wholesale cable TV supply service for the housing industry, a spokesman of the German telco confirmed to Broadband TV News.
German media market continues to grow
The audiovisual German media market will increase its revenues across all segments – TV, video, radio, audio – by 5.8% to a total of €11.6 billion this year.
Eusanet provides transmission towers with satellite backup
German internet via satellite provider Eusanet has installed satellite-based backup systems for radio broadcasters on 15 key transmission towers in Germany on behalf of a large German transmission network operator.
German broadcast market 2014: Revenues rise, profitability drops
The public and commercial TV and radio broadcasters in Germany earned €19.01 billion last year – an increase by €1.53 billion compared with 2012.
French radio stations come to Apple TV
French radio stations are now available for live streaming and on-demand on Apple TV 4.
TV and radio continue to lead in Germany
Despite intense competition, television and radio continue to dominate media consumption in Germany.
Media Broadcast appoints James Kessel as head of radio business
James Kessel is the new head of Media Broadcast’s business unit radio. He took on the position on August 1, 2015, replacing Egon Kraus who retired in November 2014.
German TV advertising market to grow in 2015
Net advertising revenues in the German TV market rose by 4% to €4.29 billion in 2014 with TV remaining the most important advertising platform, reaching a 27.99% share (2013: 26.86%).
Media Broadcast adds radio stations to HbbTV service
German transmitter network operator Media Broadcast has commenced offering radio stations on its HbbTV-based hybrid DTT service multithek.
ARD revamps catch-up TV service
German public broadcaster ARD has modernised the design and functionality of its catch-up TV portal ARD Mediathek.