Live Production
Case study: Ready for a remote touchdown
As the NFL pre-season kicks off, RTL Deutschland reflects on its work to bring Super Bowl LIX to European audiences and looks ahead to...
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Business
Germany’s ProSieben recommends acceptance of MFE takeover offer
The company's executive and supervisory boards outlined their recommendations in a statement, marking the latest stage in extended takeover negotiations
Business
PPF maintains ‘best and final offer’ in ProSiebenSat.1 bid
The announcement marks the latest stage in a long-running takeover battle between the Czech investment group and Italy's MediaForEurope
Business
Italy’s MFE improves offer for Germany’s ProSiebenSat.1
In a statement, ProSiebenSat.1 CEO Bert Habets said the company will "carefully review" the latest offer from MFE
Live Production
TV SKYLINE enhances live production fleet with new Grass Valley UHD/HDR camera systems
The cameras will be deployed across the company's fleet of OB trucks and modular flypacks, supporting productions including sports, concerts, entertainment and high-end streaming...
Business
RTL Group acquires Sky Deutschland in €150 million deal
RTL said that the new business will be well-positioned to "meet evolving consumer demands and compete with global streamers"
Business
ProSiebenSat.1 labels PPF bid ‘inadequate’
The company's executive board and supervisory board concluded that "the offer price does not adequately reflect the earnings potential and long-term value of ProSiebenSat.1"
Business
Regulators approve PPF ProSiebenSat bid
The Czech investment group aims to increase its holding to just below the 30 per cent takeover threshold
Artificial Intelligence
RTL Deutschland partners with Cambridge University to explore responsible use of AI
As well as looking at the role AI can play in RTL News, they also analysed best practices and opportunities for a media company
Business
ProSieben boards reject MFE bid, Italian giant could join forces with PPF to gain control
According to reports, Czech investment group PPF Group would consider partnering with MFE on a bid for the German broadcaster
Business
PPF Group seeks to expand ProSiebenSat holding
The offer aims to allow the management at ProSiebenSat to "deliver on its existing strategy and drive operational excellence," said the Czech investment company
Business
MFE acceptance period opens for ProSiebenSat takeover offer
The strategic move follows a reported round of job cuts at the German broadcaster
Business
430 jobs to go at ProSiebenSat as broadcaster ‘takes next steps in digital transformation’
The company said the restructuring it needs to become "even faster, more efficient, and more digital" to adapt to changes in the industry
Business
ProSiebenSat reportedly engages Morgan Stanley to defend MFE bid
Reports say ProSiebenSat is lining up the investment bank to repel the Berlusconi-owned company as it seeks to retain independence
Business
MediaForEurope launches €1.3 billion bid for ProSieben
“We believe that ProSiebenSat.1 needs a strong shareholder that can provide expertise and experience in the industry, making an active contribution to its growth...
Business
Is MediaForEurope preparing to launch its bid for ProSieben?
The Italian company has reportedly called a board meeting for today to evaluate its options
IP Migration
ProSiebenSat.1 replaces traditional, fibre-based feeds with IP and cloud
The broadcaster aims to grow its both domestic and foreign newsgathering capabilities through its LiveU deployment extension
Business
Speculation mounts over MFE ProSiebenSat 1 acquisition
The Berlusconi-owned media group owns a 29.9 per cent stake in the broadcaster
Business
Amazon: court decision will not impact Prime Video users in Germany
A Dusseldorf court ruling on a patent dispute warned the company could face heavy fines
Media Management
ProSiebenSat.1 moves content supply chain to the cloud
"This accelerates both the development of new products, for example through the integration of artificial intelligence, and their launch," said ProSiebenSat.1
Audio
Genelec powers Germany’s first Dolby Atmos OB truck
The KeuleSound truck aims to fill a gap in the German market for an Atmos-powered outside production units
Live Production
Deutsche Telekom, DFB to stream more than 100 amateur matches via 5G
As part of the deal, live sports streaming company Sporttotal will use its 5G-connected cameras to deliver coverage of the games
Production & Post
Case study: Creating 90 episodes in 90 days
For German broadcaster RTL2’s new streaming series La Familia - House of Reality, Munich-based production company SUPERAMA took on all aspects of post production
Media Delivery
DAZN bets on LTN for automated linear channel creation
The collaboration enables DAZN to deliver a portfolio of 11 low latency, live streaming channel variants to around 1,000 betting locations in Germany
Artificial Intelligence
Vodafone’s Giga TV to integrate Google Cloud’s artificial intelligence
Google Ad Manager is also expected to be integrated into Giga TV in order to create a better advertising experience, said the two companies
Live Production
Germany’s WDR relies on Riedel backbone during Euro 2024
Signals from up to six unilateral cameras with embedded audio were transmitted from each stadium to Cologne
Media Delivery
Germany’s Media Broadcast launches 5G broadcast pilot
The 5G broadcast signal is transmitted via the existing antenna at the Halle Kraftwerk site, which is also used to broadcast DVB-T2 antenna television
Media Delivery
SES delivers RTL Deutschland content on ASTRA 19.2 degrees East
SES will now deliver all RTL Deutschland’s TV offerings in SD, HD and UHD on its prime TV neighbourhood at 19.2 degrees East
Media Management
ZDF looks to future with Avid MediaCentral | Cloud UX
The partnership provides ZDF with access to Avid's latest features and upgrades for news and programme production
Media Consumption
Apple confirms European launch date for Apple Vision Pro
visionOS 2 will enable users to watch up to five simultaneous streams so they can keep track of all their favourite sports and teams,...
Virtual Production
Plazamedia launches latest virtual studio with DAZN’s Super Bowl coverage
DAZN broadcast live from the studio using Plazamedia's permanently connected TV control rooms, with all signals for the broadcast sent from Las Vegas via...
Live Production
Bundesliga first for Riedel Refcam
Comprising a head-mounted camera integrated with a transmission system, RefCam weighs just six grams
IP Migration
Sky Sport Deutschland undergoes comprehensive technical overhaul
The new set-up is currently running in parallel with the existing infrastructure until Sky has completed its technical transformation
Live Production
Germany’s Dyn Media implements ‘innovative’ remote production capabilities
The set-up means the entire system for an outside broadcast can get to site in a single VW Crafter van, and be set up and...
Media Delivery
New 5G technology hits upload speeds of 273 megabits per second
Most smartphones and home broadband services currently average upload speeds of 100 Mbps
Media Delivery
Who’s the cameraman in the black? Germany’s Baller League employs 5G to give fans the ref’s perspective
Each referee will wear a smartphone that sends live images to fans' screens, with all matches streamed on Twitch
Media Management
German court fines Netflix €7.05 million in Broadcom HEVC patent infringement
Netflix may appeal the fine, and Broadcom said it will seek additional penalties for the continuing violation of the order
Audio
Riedel Communications opens Berlin-based audio technology hub
The Technology Hub Berlin is focusing on the development of forward-looking, cutting-edge audio systems
Live Production
Riot Games to upgrade European broadcast and production capabilities
The venue will include three dedicated broadcast booths, two dedicated co-streaming booths, and an LED screen on stage
Media Management
German court finds Broadcom’s HEVC patent valid
It follows a judgment by the District Court of Munich in September that Netflix had infringed the patent
Live Production
Bundesliga and AWS introduce Shot Speed stat ahead of Der Klassiker
Shot Speed data gives fans the ability to track which players have achieved the highest shot speed on a single match day or during...
Virtual Production
RTL Deutschland puts virtual studio at the centre of its NFL coverage
The NFL studio design encompasses an open, 360-degree accessible area featuring four central LED walls