RTL Group’s adtech arm smartclip and M6 Unlimited, the sales house of French broadcaster M6 Group, have launched a partnership that makes Groupe M6’s full digital audio advertising inventory available […]
RTL Deutschland installs new leadership after Sky deal approval
German broadcaster RTL Deutschland has set out its new Management Board following regulatory clearance of its acquisition of Sky Deutschland, confirming Stephan Schmitter as CEO of the combined business ahead […]
EU clears RTL’s acquisition of Sky Deutschland
The European Commission has unconditionally approved RTL Group’s acquisition of Sky Deutschland, concluding that the deal raises no competition concerns and paving the way for completion on 1 June 2026.
RTL offers remedies to fast-track EU approval for Sky Deutschland takeover
RTL is preparing to offer remedies to EU regulators in a move likely to secure early approval for its planned acquisition of Sky Deutschland.
RTL Group posts €6bn revenue for 2025 as streaming growth accelerates
RTL Group reported revenue of €6.0 billion for the 2025 financial year, with strong growth in streaming and digital advertising helping offset declines in traditional TV advertising.
Broadcasting Center Europe opens subsidiary in Hungary
Broadcasting Center Europe (BCE) has opened a new subsidiary in Hungary, establishing BCE Hungary Kft. in Budapest with effect from January 2026 to strengthen its broadcast managed services in Central […]
RTL Group lowers outlook as advertising weakness deepens
RTL Group has lowered its revenue and profit forecast for the full year, as the persistent downturn in the German and French TV advertising markets continues to weigh heavily on […]
Thomas Coesfeld to succeed Thomas Rabe as Bertelsmann CEO
Bertelsmann has named Thomas Coesfeld as its next Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, marking a generational shift at the top of the German media group.
RTL Deutschland creates dedicated AI infrastructure for smartclip’s Sidekicks
RTL Deutschland has established a dedicated AI infrastructure to support Sidekicks, a new agentic AI platform developed by its adtech subsidiary smartclip.
RTL AdAlliance names Toby Hack as VP Business Development Global Advertisers & Agencies
RTL AdAlliance has announced that Toby Hack will join RTL Group’s international sales house as VP Business Development Global Advertisers & Agencies.