Dr Thorsten Schmiege, President of Bavarian media authority BLM, will take over as chair of Germany’s Directors’ Conference of the Media Authorities (DLM) and the Commission on Licensing and Supervision […]
AI, local content, short videos and AI drive online video growth in Germany
Germany’s online video market continues to expand rapidly across all platforms, with artificial intelligence (AI), short-form content and local journalism emerging as dominant forces shaping its development.
Lokalrundfunktage 2025 focuses on local media’s digital future
As the 33rd edition of German media conference Lokalrundfunktage wrapped up in Nuremberg, one message rang out clearly across sessions and stages: local media is evolving fast and radio must […]
German media authorities extend regulation to in-car entertainment
German media regulator ZAK has categorised the in-car entertainment systems from Audi, BMW/Mini and Tesla as user interfaces at its latest meeting.
Twitter/Biontech: German regulator investigates possible breach of media law
Bavarian media authority BLM is investigating whether Twitter (today X) and pharmaceutical company Biontech tried to prevent a public debate on vaccination patents in 2020.
German regulator refrains from proceedings against Twitter for ‘reach booster’
German media authority BLM will not take regulatory action against Twitter (now X) because of the ‘reach booster’ for tweets by owner Elon Musk.
German media authority considers regulatory action against Twitter
Has Twitter violated the principle of non-discrimination? Is the manipulation of the algorithm by a ‘reach booster’ for the tweets of new owner Elon Musk a violation of the German […]
Channel Factory plans 14 thematic free-TV channels
German media company Channel Factory GmbH plans to launch 14 special interest TV channels.
Bavarian local TV joins Zattoo and 1&1 HD TV
The 14 local TV channels from German federal state Bavaria have launched on TV streaming platforms Zattoo and 1&1 HD TV.