KRO-NCRV

KRO-NCRV

https://kro-ncrv.nl
https://www.linkedin.com/company/kro-ncrv/

KRO-NCRV, a privately owned entity headquartered in the Netherlands, was founded in 2014, employs approximately 580 individuals, and reported $129.8M in revenue as of 2024. The association functions as a tier 1 media tech buyer, with its main product involving content rights. Operating as a Dutch public broadcasting association based in the media hub of Hilversum, Netherlands, KRO-NCRV was formed through the merger of Katholieke Radio Omroep (KRO) and Nederlandse Christelijke Radio Vereniging (NCRV) and operates under the governance of the national public media corporation Nederlandse Publieke Omroep (NPO) as the largest membership-based broadcaster in the Netherlands. The association's content mandate includes themes of social justice, community solidarity, and ethical dialogue. Its production library spans daily journalism, documentaries, drama, and family entertainment, syndicated across nationwide linear television networks (NPO 1, NPO 2, NPO 3), NPO Radio arrays, and regional digital platforms. The content slate includes programs such as Boer zoekt vrouw, the consumer-watchdog and investigative journalism franchise Pointer, BinnensteBuiten, and the KRO Detectives broadcasting block.

2024 Revenue

Founded

2014

Headcount

573

Headquarters

Netherlands

Primary Segment

Entertainment content rights

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

KRO-NCRV recently announced Christian (14), Lotte (11), and Daley (11) as nominees for its Lief gebaar Award on January 30, recognizing children for their selfless efforts to create a fairer, greener, or better world. Earlier, on January 27, Ahmet Polat shared his life story in the program De Verwondering, detailing his journey as an artist and human after an earthquake in Turkey. Previously, on January 26, the broadcaster launched five new episodes of Carnavalshart, produced in collaboration with regional broadcasters L1 and Omroep Brabant, exploring the significance of the Catholic festival through joyful and heartwarming stories. This follows KRO-NCRV's announcement on January 18 of 'Come closer' as the theme for The Passion 2026, set to be held in Dwingeloo, and the opening of registration for cross-bearers for the 16th edition.

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KRO-NCRV offers products in the media and telecoms services industry. KRO-NCRV's product portfolio comprises of entertainment content rights.

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KRO-NCRV's revenues were less than $250M in 2024. All the revenue comes from entertainment rights and distribution.

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Jan

30th

2026

18:30

Funding Activities, Awards and Recognitions, B2B Tag

These children make a difference: these are the nominations for the KRO-NCRV's Lief gebaar Award

[Translated] This year, Christian (14), Lotte (11), and Daley (11) have been nominated for the highly coveted KRO-NCRV's Lief gebaar Award with their inspiring actions. A special prize for children who selflessly work to make the world of tomorrow a bit fairer, greener, or better.

Jan

27th

2026

18:30

Ahmet Polat: 'Live from Trust or from Mistrust?'

[Translated] Ahmet Polat's life could have taken a very different turn, considering his past. But as a young photographer, art beckoned him to follow this path. In De Verwondering, he tells how an earthquake in Turkey confronted him with who he wants to be – as an artist and as a human being.

Jan

27th

2026

18:30

Protestant Church Woerden – Zegveld, Resurrection Church

[Translated] In the Protestant Church Woerden – Zegveld, people open their hearts to others. Karin set up House of Hope together with a friend to make newcomers feel welcome. Many volunteers from within and outside the churches support her initiative.Freke uses her talent for music for people with memory problems such as dementia.

Jan

26th

2026

18:30

Five new episodes of KRO-NCRV's Carnavalshart about celebration, resilience, and tradition

[Translated] On the eve of Carnival, Carnavalshart returns with five episodes full of joyful and heartwarming stories. In collaboration with regional broadcasters L1 and Omroep Brabant, KRO-NCRV tells what the Catholic festival means to people today.

Jan

18th

2026

18:30

KRO-NCRV announces theme The Passion 2026 with clear message and opens registration for cross-bearers

[Translated] The 16th edition of The Passion will take place in the Drentse village of Dwingeloo and has this year's theme 'Come closer'. The clear message fits in with the uncertain times we live in and the growing need for attention, proximity, and connection.

Jan

12th

2026

18:30

Sosha Duysker, Dylan Haegens, Emmely de Wilt and former winner Marijn in KRO-NCRV Lief Gebaar Award 2025 jury

[Translated] This year, the jury of KRO-NCRV's Lief Gebaar Award consists of radio DJ Emmely de Wilt, presenter Sosha Duysker, YouTuber Dylan Haegens, and former winner Marijn. KRO-NCRV annually awards the Lief Gebaar Award to children between the ages of 9 and 14 who selflessly work to make the world fairer, greener, and more loving.

Jan

5th

2026

18:30

KRO-NCRV launches Saint of the Day: a weekly podcast with stories full of drama and inspiration

[Translated] Today is Epiphany: three saints who have been speaking to the imagination for centuries. But they are far from the only ones. According to estimates, there are over 5,000 saints revered in the Catholic tradition.

Jan

4th

2026

18:30

Antje Monteiro new presenter of the Theater van het Sentiment on NPO Radio 5

[Translated] From Saturday, January 10, Antje Monteiro will be the permanent presenter of the radio program Theater van het Sentiment on KRO-NCRV at NPO Radio 5. She takes over from presenter Bart van Leeuwen, who stepped down last month to do something else.

Dec

11th

2025

18:30

From the Achterhoek to the Italian forests: Tobias Camman and Stijn van Vliet on a culinary search in FOMO Chefs

[Translated] Although the Netherlands is full of culinary talent and top restaurants, many young people leave fine dining behind. Their criticism: it's too expensive, too complicated, and you get 'nothing' on your plate. In FOMO Chefs, Tobias Camman goes in search of what's really behind those prejudices.

Dec

2nd

2025

07:02

Petrus in het land: Haskeroord

[Translated] Mutual bond, also known as mienskip in Frisian, is very important in the Protestant church Haskeroord. Because the community is formed by various small villages in the surrounding area, the church tries to involve everyone in the church's activities.

Nov

25th

2025

07:40

Petrus in het land: Heemstede - Deel je passie

[Translated] In Heemstede people share their passion with each other. Minister Pieter Terpstra finds inspiration in literature and visits the local bookstore weekly, where he organizes literary evenings. His love for books enriches the community. Community member Ada runs a city farm in the new neighborhood Wickevoort with her brother: a green oasis where neighbors meet and take care of harvest and animals.

Nov

20th

2025

08:01

Klaas can everything comes with own game in online play world of Zapp

[Translated] KRO-NCRV launches a brand new world on Roblox, a game platform, for the popular program Klaas can everything. In this interactive game, children can experience for themselves what Klaas has tried in the past few years.

Examples of KRO-NCRV's suppliers include European Broadcasting Union (EBU), NEP Group and Mog Technologies.

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KRO-NCRV currently holds 4 broadcasting rights for sports competitions including winter sports and multi-sport.

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