Media Management
SDVI Rally opens route to the cloud for RTL Technology
Interoperable across the legacy suite of technology, the Rally platform aims to streamline cloud migration
RTL Deutschland
Live Production
RTL Deutschland upgrades newsroom system to Octopus 12
The enhanced solution will deliver centralised and unified newsroom services across all external studios
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
Live Production
Deutsche Telekom kicks off 5G TV coverage at Euro 2024
Signals were received directly via an integrated SIM card for transmission to the studio with no additional mobile solution needed
Features
Ready for kick-off: RTL unveils ‘one of most modern studios in Europe’ for Euro 2024
Paul Hering, head of studio and field production at RTL Deutschland tells TVBEurope about the technology behind its brand new studio
Live Production
RTL Deutschland launches private 5G campus network ahead of EURO 2024
The private 5G network will cover a total of 35,000 square metres, including a public space where EURO 2024 matches will be streamed
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
Media Delivery
RTL Deutschland to employ 5G production solution during Euro 2024
The solution has been piloted by the two companies and is now being officially launched for other media companies to employ
Business
RTL Deutschland co-CEO exits as company shifts towards digital-first strategy
Thomas Rabe has been appointed chairman of RTL Deutschland's management board
Media Delivery
RTL Deutschland, Vodafone test network slicing for live TV
A trial will take place at this weekend's ADAC GT Masters racing series at the iconic Nürburgring in Germany
Live Production
Deutsche Telekom, RTL Deutschland test live video production over 5G
Pilot project uses network slicing to explore high-quality broadcasting using smartphones
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'...
Business
Disney sells stake in Super RTL
Sale is still to be approved by regulatory authorities in Germany and Austria
Business
Germany’s RTL cuts staff hours during pandemic
Certain departments such as editorial and production likely to be excluded from the measure
TVBEverywhere
RTL, ProSiebenSat.1 announce advertising joint venture
Entire addressable TV and online video inventory of both companies will be available on a common demand side platform
TVBEverywhere
Former RTL Deutschland boss predicts ‘Netflix will fail’
Helmut Thoma predicts a bright future for traditional TV
TVBEverywhere
RTL to broadcast football in 4K HDR with HLG
Viewers will be able to watch Germany's match against the Netherlands in May
Business
Vox MD becomes RTL Deutschland CEO
Bernd Reichart replaces Anke Schäferkordt who spent more than a decade in the role