News Summary:
On September 8, 2026, ProSiebenSat.1 Media's streaming service, Joyn, reported its strongest August since inception, attracting 10.5 million users and growing by 20.2% (net reach 3+ age group). This followed the company's appointment of Silke Kuisle as Chief Digital Business Officer on September 1. Kuisle, a former DFL executive, immediately assumed responsibility for the broadcaster's digital strategy and the 'Growth and Digital Business' division, which encompasses the Joyn platform, marketing Studio71, and the Seven.One podcast division. Her appointment comes approximately six months after the departure of Katharina Frömsdorf, who previously served as Chief Transformation Officer; the group confirmed Kuisle's appointment in a LinkedIn post on September 2. Earlier, on August 24, ProSiebenSat.1 Media, alongside German media organizations ARD, Deutschlandradio, RTL Deutschland, Deutsche Welle, and ZDF, renewed their opposition to US visa plans for foreign correspondents scheduled to take effect on September 15. Previously, on August 16, ProSiebenSat.1 Media reported second-quarter 2026 sales of €768 million, achieving a net income of €16 million, an increase from a €49 million net loss in the same period last year. First-half sales totaled €1.54 billion, with a reduced net loss of €26 million.
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