28th March 2023
ARD and ZDF launch a joint streaming network
The shared network, due to launch in a few weeks, will bring together the streaming libraries of both Germany’s public broadcasters.
13th March 2023
ZDF’s “The Swarm” demonstrates innovation and value
ZDF’s The Swarm has amassed more than 18 million views online to become ZDFmediathek’s best streaming start.
8th February 2023
Public broadcasters create “Public Spaces Incubator”
Four public broadcasters are partnering to develop solutions to address increasingly toxic, polarized and unsafe online discourse.
1st December 2022
Germany: Public media reforms scrutinised
The heads of Germany’s 16 states have given their assent to reforming Germany’s public media sector, but the proposals have faced criticism.
16th September 2022
How ZDF is on the way to becoming a climate-neutral public media organisation
Discover German public broadcaster ZDF's key sustainability goals in this interview with ZDF’s Corporate Planning & Sustainability Coordinator, Professor Dr. Jens Müller.
16th August 2022
Germany: Trust, accountability & transparency are critical for public media
An investigation into Berlin's public broadcaster after the head and chair resigned is critical to ensure trust in Germany's public media.
7th July 2022
Strikes for public media workers across Europe
Strikes at a number of European public media organisations reflect a worrying reality: European PSMs and their workers are under pressure.
22nd June 2022
Germany: Federal states reach agreement on public media reform
After years of negotiations, Germany's federal states have finally agreed on the direction for public media reform.
24th May 2022
NOWU: public media paving the way for a ‘greener web’
France Télévisions and WDR have launched NOWU, a joint youth service aimed at engaging younger audiences about climate change and sustainability issues, and public media.
12th April 2022
“A strong team for a strong ZDF”
ZDF Press Release: Nadine Bilke and Bettina Schausten become new directors.