Axinom, a German provider of streaming technology backend components and architecture, has played a key role as a consortium member and technical lead in the launch of ZDF’s new streaming […]
ZDF transforms media library into streaming service
German public broadcaster ZDF has transformed its media library ZDFmediathek into a streaming portal.
ZDF revamps its Mediathek streaming platform
German public broadcaster ZDF is completely overhauling its Mediathek streaming platform and website in order to compete better and attract a younger vaudience.
ProSiebenSat.1 removes ARD/ZDF media libraries from Joyn after dispute
German media company ProSiebenSat.1 has bowed to pressure from ARD and ZDF and removed the public broadcasters’ media libraries from its streaming platform Joyn.
ARD’s SD switch-off boosts sales of TVs and set-top boxes
The SD switch-off by German public broadcaster ARD on the Astra satellite system at 19.2° East in January 2025 has led to a significant increase in the sales of TV […]
ARD and ZDF in dispute with ProSiebenSat.1 over media libraries
German public broadcasters ARD and ZDF have taken legal action against ProSiebenSat.1 in a dispute over the embedding of their media libraries into the commercial broadcaster’s streaming service Joyn.
wedotv partners with ZDF Studios to launch new channels
AVOD and FAST Channel provider wedotv is teaming up with ZDF Studios, the commercial subsidiary of German public broadcaster ZDF, to launch two new channels across all platforms.
Mainstream Media launches FAST Channels Kultkrimi and Telenovela ZDF
German broadcaster Mainstream Media will expand its FAST Channel portfolio with the launch of Kultkrimi und Telenovela ZDF.
ARD and ZDF to show UEFA Euro 2028 on free-TV
German public broadcasters ARD and ZDF have acquired the free-TV broadcast rights to the UEFA Euro 2028 in the UK and Ireland via their joint sports rights agency SportA.
ZDF’s Norbert Himmler new Chair of Global Task Force for Public Media
Dr Norbert Himmler, General Director of German public broadcaster ZDF, has succeeded CBC/Radio-Canada President and CEO Catherine Tait as Chair of the Global Task Force for Public Media.