RTL Group has lowered its revenue and profit forecast for the full year, as the persistent downturn in the German and French TV advertising markets continues to weigh heavily on […]
Thomas Coesfeld to succeed Thomas Rabe as Bertelsmann CEO
Bertelsmann has named Thomas Coesfeld as its next Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, marking a generational shift at the top of the German media group.
RTL Group to acquire Sky Deutschland – and the strategy behind it
In an unexpected move, RTL Group today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire German pay-TV broadcaster Sky Deutschland.
RTL Group surpasses 7 million streaming subscribers
RTL Group has reported a significant milestone in its streaming business, exceeding seven million paying subscribers in the first quarter of 2025.
RTL secures reach for RTL+ in renewed Telekom deal
Deutsche Telekom and RTL Deutschland have renewed their streaming cooperation in Germany for another five years.
RTL: Matthias Dang hands over to Carsten Schwecke as Chief Commercial, Technology and Data Officer
After more than 30 years, Matthias Dang, Chief Commercial, Technology and Data Officer at RTL Deutschland, has decided to leave the German broadcaster at the beginning of 2025.
Bertelsmann CEO Thomas Rabe to leave in 2026
Bertelsmann CEO Thomas Rabe has announced his departure from the German media company at the end of 2026.
Stephan Schmitter new CEO of RTL Deutschland
Stephan Schmitter will take over the leadership of RTL Deutschland as CEO on January 1, 2024.
Stephan Schmitter joins RTL Deutschland management board
Stephan Schmitter, currently Chief Journalistic Content Officer at RTL Deutschland, has been appointed to the management board of the German media company with immediate effect.
Matthias Dang and Stephan Schäfer to head RTL Deutschland
Following the decision to combine RTL Deutschland and Gruner + Jahr (G+J) on January 1, 2022, RTL Group announced changes to the management of RTL Deutschland.






