Deutschlandradio

Deutschlandradio

http://www.deutschlandradio.de
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Deutschlandradio, a state-owned German broadcasting company founded in 1994, produces and distributes three national radio programs. These are Deutschlandfunk (Dlf), based in Cologne; Deutschlandfunk Kultur (Dlf Kultur), located in Berlin; and Deutschlandfunk Nova (Dlf Nova), also based in Cologne. The company employs approximately 370 people.

2023 Revenue

Founded

1994

Headcount

362

Headquarters

Germany

Primary Segment

Broadcast television and radio

Ownership

State Owned

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Deutschlandradio offers 3 products in the media and telecoms services industry. Deutschlandradio's product portfolio comprises of broadcast television and radio.

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Dec

4th

2025

07:48

Reform at ARD and ZDF: What's Coming for Viewers

[Translated] Last week, Brandenburg was the last federal state to approve the reform state treaty, which will come into effect from December 1st. As a result, it is clear: At ARD, ZDF, and Deutschlandradio, a lot will change.

Dec

2nd

2025

01:10

These changes are valid at ARD and ZDF from today – these senders are falling away

[Translated] ['Millions of Germans are facing changes at radio and TV stations from ARD, ZDF, and Deutschlandradio. Some things are already set, others are planned.', 'Munich – The countdown is running: As of today (December 1st), the State Treaty on Reform will come into effect for ARD, ZDF, and Deutschlandradio.

Dec

1st

2025

16:59

Reform at ARD and ZDF: What's Coming for Viewers

[Translated] Last week, Brandenburg was the last federal state to approve the reform state treaty, which will come into effect from December 1st. As a result, it is clear: At ARD, ZDF, and Deutschlandradio, a lot will change.

Dec

1st

2025

11:25

Less Program, More Digital: German Broadcasting Reform Starts

[Translated] IMAGO / SteinachARD, ZDF, and Deutschlandradio are set to become slimmer.The reform of the German Broadcasting Treaty has come into effect, with individual program sections being moved online.Less programs and stronger online orientation In concrete terms, the reform means that duplicate structures will be dismantled and individual program sections will be discontinued or relocated to the internet.

HORIZONT Österreich

Dec

1st

2025

06:59

Millions of Citizens Affected: Major Change in Broadcasting Fees

[Translated] Millions of Citizens Affected: Major Change in Broadcasting FeesFrom: Leoni UnfriedPrint ShareFor millions of households, a massive change is now taking effect, affecting the broadcasting fee. Consumers must now be vigilant.Hamm – The ARD-ZDF-Deutschlandradio-Contribution Service (formerly GEZ) is to be extensively reformed.

SauerlandKurier

Dec

1st

2025

06:00

What changes at ARD and ZDF from today - these channels are falling away

[Translated] ['Millions of Germans are affected by changes at the radio and TV stations of ARD, ZDF, and Deutschlandradio. What is already set in stone and what is planned.', 'Munich - The countdown is running: From today (December 1st) the state treaty on reform will come into effect for ARD, ZDF, and Deutschlandradio.

Frankfurter Rundschau

Dec

1st

2025

04:28

Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

ARD and ZDF: Broadcasting Reform Starts – Fewer Programs, More Digital

[Translated] Fewer Programs, More Cooperation: The Reform aims to make ARD, ZDF, and Deutschlandradio more flexible in responding to new media habits.The reform of the Broadcasting Treaty has come into effect. The federal states want to modernize and streamline ARD, ZDF, and Deutschlandradio.

Stuttgarter Zeitung

Nov

30th

2025

18:30

German public broadcaster ARD reveals which circles will stop classical broadcasting and what will happen next

[Translated] Reform state treaty for public broadcasting and television enters into force on December 1, exactly today, and gives ARD approximately two years to reduce the number of terrestrially broadcast stations from the current approximately 69 to a maximum of 53 radio waves.

Nov

30th

2025

18:30

What's changing for ARD, ZDF, and Co.

[Translated] IMAGO / Steinach ARD, ZDF, and Deutschlandradio are to become slimmer Fewer programs, more Mediathek: What users of public broadcasting can expect from December and why the dispute over the broadcasting fee will continue.

Nov

30th

2025

05:15

Reform State Treaty: What's Changing at ARD and ZDF

[Translated] It was a longer political process - last week, Brandenburg was the last of the 16 federal states to approve the Reform State Treaty, which means far-reaching changes for ARD, ZDF, and Deutschlandradio.For Alexander Schweitzer, it was a relief, as he explained in an interview with BR24.

Nov

30th

2025

04:14

Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Reform of the Public Broadcasting System: What Changes for ARD, ZDF, and Co. from December 1st

[Translated] In Brandenburg, the vote was particularly bumpy: The SPD/BSW coalition government, led by Minister-President Dietmar Woidke (SPD), which is the only one nationwide, did not have its own majority in the state parliament. The majority of the BSW faction voted against the reform as announced.

Nov

28th

2025

11:13

Cancellation of the Broadcasting Treaty Would Have Consequences

[Translated] Massive Impact ARD Justice Counsel Steffen Janich spoke of massive impacts for the entire public broadcasting system, should such a scenario occur in a single federal state. A cancellation would wipe out the legal basis for the affected broadcaster.

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Deutschlandradio currently holds 4 broadcasting rights for sports competitions including multi-sport.

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