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Europe’s largest media group sells RTL Nederland to smaller Belgian rival DPG Media in €1.1bn all-cash deal
German group says licensing demands have made timetable unrealistic despite bids backed by billionaires
TV service to include music, audiobooks and podcasts while parent Bertelsmann pushes for consolidation in Europe
Chief executive is examining options for the group’s stake in French broadcaster M6
Potential sale of France’s second-biggest private broadcaster could reshape national advertising market
Thomas Rabe argues regulators must allow ‘national TV champions’ to take on Netflix and Disney+
Raising stake to 75% in Penguin Random House gives publisher more bargaining power
Chief Thomas Rabe looks to accelerate shift to digital video and online education
A return of primetime marketing to state-owned channels is not all bad
Media conglomerate’s results success fuelled by US book market and German TV unit
Influx of investment marks diversification away from traditional broadcast TV
Draft bill slashes tax condemned by Brussels as a ‘political weapon’
German media group pushes for US growth and builds up education business
Internet media groups fight back against the increased use of adblockers
Broadcaster warns levy will wipe out all earnings in the country
Move is latest sign of broadcasters pushing online
Investment in youth-focused Whistle Sports aims to tap into growth of online video
Bertelsmann narrows RTL price range
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