Artificial Intelligence
German broadcasters partner to test decentralised, AI-integrated data ecosystem
The public/private project aims to develop a Media Data Space which could be permanently established next year
ProSiebensat.1
Business
PPF Group withdraws from the race to acquire ProSiebenSat.1
The withdrawal leaves the route clear for Italy's MediaForEurope in the lengthy takeover saga
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
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
Live Production
Case study: How ProSiebenSat.1 used innovation and automation to create one of the largest news studios in Europe
High-quality journalism paired with advanced technology from CGI and Vizrt have proved to be a winning combination 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
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...
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
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
Media Management
ProSiebenSat.1’s new broadcasting campus set up for collaborative workflows
EVS has revealed the solutions it is providing to the media group to revamp its operations as it moves to a new campus
Business
ProSiebenSat.1 ‘exploring’ Sky Deutschland acquisition
According to reports, ProSiebenSat.1 would be interested in acquiring the pay-TV broadcaster due to "limited synergies" between the two companies
Production & Post
Netflix, German broadcasters join forces on sustainable production initiative
Group has set out 21 "must have specifications" with a production having to meet 18 of the requirements to be awarded a 'green motion'...
Media Consumption
ProSiebenSat.1 launches UHD channel
New channel kicks off with UHD coverage of the Bundesliga match between Borussia Mönchengladbach and Bayern Munich
Media Management
Flight of Discovery for Evertz; Net Insight in Balkans; Quantum leap for Nemeton
TVBEurope rounds up recent product and tech news and announcements
Business
New ProSieben CEO: We’re making the business “storm proof”
Advertising revenues fell by 40 per cent in April and May
Business
Private equity firm takes stake in ProSieben
KKR originally bought the German broadcaster with Permira in 2006 in a deal worth over €5 billion
Media Delivery
Globecast to distribute ProSiebenSat.1 Welt across multiple platforms internationally
Deals covers United States, Central and South America, Australia and New Zealand
Business
Mediaset raises stake in ProSiebenSat.1
Increases share from 15.1 to just under 20 per cent
Business
Mediaset “considering options” for ProSiebenSat.1 stake
Currently holds a 15.1 per cent stake
Business
Bertelsmann CEO calls for RTL, ProSiebenSat.1 merger
"National companies will simply have no chance in a few years against the giants from Silicon Valley"
Business
ProSiebenSat.1 announces sustainability initiatives
Aims to establish its own sustainability department
Business
“Constructive talks” for Mediaset, ProSiebenSat.1
Mediaset seeks to persuade ProSieben to join MediaForEurope
