German broadcaster RTL Deutschland has restructured its consumer division following its combination with Sky Deutschland, bringing its streaming, premium television and linear channel distribution activities under a single leadership team […]
RTL Group closes acquisition of Sky Deutschland
RTL Group has completed the acquisition of Sky Deutschland on 1 June 2026.
RTL Group reports organic growth as streaming turns profitable in Q1 2026
RTL Group reported stable first‑quarter revenue of €1.3 billion, with organic growth of 2.5% driven by its streaming and content businesses.
RTL+ completes migration to Bedrock platform
German broadcaster RTL Deutschland has completed the migration of its streaming service RTL+ to the Bedrock technology platform.
M6 Unlimited selects smartclip’s smartx for audio monetisation
RTL Group’s adtech arm smartclip and M6 Unlimited, the sales house of French broadcaster M6 Group, have launched a partnership that makes Groupe M6’s full digital audio advertising inventory available […]
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 […]
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.
Deutsche Telekom expands FAST line-up on MagentaTV
Deutsche Telekom has broadened the portfolio of FAST Channels on its German TV platform MagentaTV, adding new services focusing on drama, romance, crime, lifestyle and entertainment.
RTL offers remedies to fast-track EU approval for Sky Deutschland takeover
RTL is preparing to offer remedies to EU regulators in a move likely to secure early approval for its planned acquisition of Sky Deutschland.
Channel21 files for insolvency
German teleshopping channel Channel21 has filed for insolvency, marking another blow to a sector already under significant pressure from shifting viewing habits and online competition.