ProSiebenSat.1 and Discovery have launched their joint German streaming platform Joyn, offering 55 TV channels as free live-streams.
Pluto TV offers two ZDF channels
Ad-supported, free streaming platform Pluto TV has acquired a programme package from ZDF Enterprises, the commercial arm of German public broadcaster ZDF, and uses the content to offer two channels: […]
ZDF calls for cross-linking instead of central OTT platform
Dr Thomas Bellut, general director of German public broadcaster ZDF, calls for cross-linking the content of the various catch-up and on-demand services instead of attempting to set up a central […]
ZDF Enterprises acquires shares in Nadcon Film
ZDF Enterprises, the commercial arm of German public broadcaster ZDF, has kicked off the new year by acquiring shares in Nadcon Film.
Unitymedia adds catch-up and restart TV from ARD/ZDF
German cable operator Unitymedia has made the catch-up TV services from public broadcasters ARD and ZDF available as apps on its Horizon set-top box.
ARD and ZDF extend Formula E live coverage
With the start the new season only days away, German public broadcasters ARD and ZDF have expanded their existing partnerships with the FIA Formula E Championship to show more live […]
ProSiebenSat.1 and Discovery win ZDF for German Hulu
ProSiebenSat.1 and Discovery have won ZDF as a participant in their joint German streaming portal.
Unitymedia continues DOCSIS 3.1 rollout / CEO interview
German cable operator Unitymedia aims to provide over 1.3 million households with its DOCSIS 3.1-based 1Gbps high-speed internet access by the end of 2018, CEO Winni Rapp told Broadband TV […]
Swiss TXT develops new video delivery platform
Swiss TXT, the multimedia subsidiary of Swiss public broadcaster SRG, is developing a new version of its video delivery platform for event organisers, media companies and TV broadcasters.
ARD and ZDF secure handball TV rights
German public broadcasters ARD and ZDF will transmit the matches of the German national team at the 2019 World Handball Championship and the 2024 European Handball Championship live.