German public broadcaster ZDF will cease the SD satellite transmission of ZDF, ZDFinfo, ZDFneo, 3sat and KiKA via Astra (19.2° East) on 18 November 2025.
ZDF selects smartclip for audience measurement
German public broadcaster ZDF is now using technology from smartclip for the digital measurement and audience analysis of its main TV channel as well as for special interest channels ZDFneo […]
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.
ZDF extends Astra contract for SD carriage
German public broadcaster ZDF will continue to transmit its TV channels ZDF, ZDFinfo and ZDFneo in standard definition (SD) on Astra (19.2° East) in addition to HD resolution until at […]
ZDFinfo secures BBC documentaries
German public broadcaster ZDF has acquired a rights package from UK-based licence company BBC Worldwide containing around 160 hours of BBC documentaries focusing on history and science for its thematic […]
ARD/ZDF get green light for youth service
The Prime Ministers of the federal German states have approved the plans by public broadcasters ARD and ZDF to jointly set up a youth channel – however, in contrast to […]
NetCologne expands HD line-up
German cable operator NetCologne has added three further HD channels from public broadcaster ARD to its offering: Einsfestival HD, EinsPlus HD and tagesschau24 HD.