Media power in Germany

Bertelsmann Network

Bertelsmann Network

Leading media company in Europe, headquartered in Gütersloh.

19 billion
Annual revenue (€)
Very high
Relevance
Seven.One Entertainment Group

ProSiebenSat.1 Media / Seven.One Entertainment Group

3.9 billion
Annual revenue (€)
Öffentlich-rechtlichen Rundfunkanstalten

Working Group of Public Broadcasting Corporations (ARD)

Germany's largest public broadcasting network is primarily financed through the broadcasting fee

7.7 billion
Annual revenue (€)
Sehr hoch
Relevance
Springer SE

Springer Network

3.7 billion
Annual revenue (€)
hoch
Relevance
Burda Network

Burda Network

Hubert Burda Media is one of the leading media companies in Germany.

2.7 billion
Annual revenue (€)
hoch
Relevance
Bauer Media Group

Bauer Media Group

2.2 billion
Annual revenue (€)
hoch
Relevance
Holtzbrinck Media

Germany
Holtzbrinck Media

1.8 billion
Annual revenue (€)
hoch
Relevance
Funke Medien

Funke Media Network

1.2 billion
Annual revenue (€)
mittel
Relevance
Ippen Media

Germany
Ippen Media Network

1.2 billion
Annual revenue (€)
mittel
Relevance

The media networks researched here are not fully documented. The research is approximately 2-3 years old (as of 2026) and therefore not entirely up-to-date.

Any information regarding inaccurate or outdated research findings is welcome.