Company structure

WDR mediagroup GmbH operates as a commercial subsidiary of Westdeutscher Rundfunk with a broad portfolio of services. It is supported in this by its two subsidiaries and strategic investments, which together form a strong network for media marketing, programme exploitation, IT services and brand-based communication.

As a subsidiary owned fully by WDR mediagroup GmbH, WDR mediagroup digital GmbH also has its headquarters in Cologne city centre, right next to the parent company WDR mediagroup GmbH and in close proximity to WDR. WDR mediagroup digital GmbH is a professional IT and broadcast service provider. With a portfolio geared towards public broadcasting, we support our customers in a wide range of areas.
Our core focus is on managed services in IT workplace services, data centre services, the operation and support of extensive IT infrastructures and application systems, and the operation of automated digitisation systems. Our portfolio is rounded off by software design and development in the field of webs and apps, as well as various specialised broadcast services.

Here you can find more information about our extensive portfolio. Managing Directors: Sven Adler, Sebastian Kett

ARD Plus GmbH is a subsidiary owned fully by WDR mediagroup GmbH, based in Cologne city centre. Various business areas ensure comprehensive exploitation along the audiovisual value chain:

ARD Plus GmbH operates its own streaming platform, ARD Plus. Here, selected highlights from 75 years of ARD history and a wealth of other content are lovingly curated and offered for EUR 4.99/month. The service is available as a web, via mobile devices and TV platforms, but also via Deutsche Telekom’s Magenta TV, Amazon Prime Video, AppleTV, waipu.tv and as a YouTube Primetime Channel. In addition, our partner High View distributes ARD Plus content as a FAST channel.

In addition, the range of services also includes the purchase and distribution of high-quality programmes, including free-to-air and pay TV, DVDs/Blu-rays, and licensing services for archive material and recordings. The in-house video-on-demand agency Release Company is responsible for digital marketing. In addition to ARD content, the programme catalogue also includes acquired third-party formats and popular content from numerous label partners – ensuring a strong presence on all relevant VoD platforms.

Here you can find more information about ARD Plus. Try it now for free!

We are happy to assist you with any concerns or questions you may have: kundenanfragen@ardplus.de.
Managing Directors: Michael Loeb, Ingo Vandré

Note pursuant to Sections 36 and 37 of the Consumer Dispute Resolution Act
ARD Plus GmbH does not participate in dispute resolution proceedings before a consumer arbitration board.

Our holdings:
ARD MEDIA GmbH
Bavaria Film GmbH
ARD Degeto Film GmbH