ARD, also known as Arbeitsgemeinschaft der öffentlich-rechtlichen Rundfunkanstalten der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, is a state-owned entity headquartered in Germany. Founded in 1950, it employs approximately 1,880 individuals and reported $7.7 billion in revenue as of 2024. The organization specializes in broadcast television and radio. As a joint organization of Germany's regional public-service broadcasters, ARD was established to represent the common interests of new, decentralized, post-war broadcasting services, particularly through the introduction of a joint television network.

2024 Revenue

Founded

1950

Headcount

1,880

Headquarters

Germany

Primary Segment

Broadcast television and radio

Ownership

State Owned

Deployments

1

Similar Companies

Subscribe for full access to ARD's profile
ARD offers 5 products in the media and telecoms services industry. ARD's product portfolio comprises of media and TV services and broadcast television and radio.
Subscribe for full access to ARD's products in full detail
ARD's revenues were over $1B in 2024. Caretta Research has split ARD's revenue into 4 different product categories, the largest of which is government-funded broadcasting. For full access to ARD's revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.
Subscribe for full access to ARD's revenue in full detail
Examples of ARD's suppliers include Deutsche Telekom Germany, Fincons Group and Avid.

Example Customers

Subscribe for full access to ARD's profile

Example Suppliers

Subscribe for full access to ARD's profile

Example Partners

Subscribe for full access to ARD's profile
ARD currently holds 54 broadcasting rights for sports competitions including cycling, handball, winter sports, soccer | association football, multi-sport, canoeing and kayaking, field hockey, ice hockey, biathlon, athletics, rowing, aquatics and swimming and ice skating.

Example Sports Rights Suppliers

Subscribe for full access to ARD's profile