The DVB-I Pilot Germany, an initiative comprising 21 stakeholders from the media industry including broadcasters, device manufacturers, software providers and research institutions, has completed phase 1 and published the conclusions […]
ARD and ZDF add KiKA shows to their catch-up services
Users of the ARD and ZDF catch-up services now also have access to productions from KiKA, the children’s channel jointly operated by the two German public broadcasters.
ZDF extends contract for HD distribution on Astra
German public broadcaster ZDF has extended its distribution contract with Astra satellite operator SES for transponder capacity on Astra (19.2° East) on a long-term basis.
ZDF and BBC extend strategic partnership
German public broadcaster ZDF has extended its strategic partnership with BBC Studios, the production and distribution subsidiary of the BBC.
DNMG threatens ARD with wave of lawsuits in carriage fee dispute
German cable operator association Deutsche Netzmarketing (DNMG) is stepping up the pressure on public broadcaster ARD in the dispute over payments for cable distribution after reaching a settlement with ZDF.
ZDF and DNMG settle cable carriage fee dispute
German public broadcaster ZDF and cable operator association Deutsche Netzmarketing (DNMG) have settled their dispute over carriage fees and concluded a long-term agreement on the cable distribution of ZDF’s services.
“Implementing DVB-I services is easy”: Q&A with Remo Vogel on the German DVB-I Pilot
Stakeholders representing broadcasters, device manufacturers, software providers and research companies have recently launched the German DVB-I Pilot.
Markus Schäfer new head of ZDF Studios
Dr Markus Schäfer will assume the role of President and CEO of ZDF Studios, formerly ZDF Enterprises, on July 1, 2022.
Tele Columbus and ARD reach carriage agreement
German cable operator Tele Columbus has concluded a new carriage contract with public broadcaster ARD.
ZDF Enterprises to become ZDF Studios
From April 1, 2022, ZDF Enterprises, the commercial subsidiary of German public broadcaster ZDF, will operate under the new name ZDF Studios.