Alliance of the Public Broadcasters of Germany

The Arbeitsgemeinschaft der öffentlich-rechtlichen Rundfunkanstalten der Bundesrepublik Deutschland ("Cooperative association of public-law broadcasting institutions of the Federal Republic of Germany"), or simply ARD, is a joint organization of Germany's regional public broadcasting agencies. It was founded in West Germany in 1950 to represent the common interests of the new post-war broadcasting services - mainly the introduction of a joint television network.

Related Topics:
Germany - West Germany - 1950 - Broadcasting

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Today ARD is one of the most powerful television and radio broadcasting organizations in Europe. It operates a national television network, Das Erste (The First), beamed directly into homes throughout Germany using its own, vast terrestrial transmitter network, and takes part in the production of cable/satellite channels Phoenix (news), KI.KA (children's), 3sat (cultural/traditional programming) and arte (European cultural programming). It also produces a digital package of three channels.

Related Topics:
Television - Radio - Europe - Das Erste - 3sat - Arte

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Moreover, ARD's constituent member agencies WDR, NDR, BR, SWR, MDR, RBB, HR, SR, RB, and DeutschlandRadio operate around fifty regional and local radio stations and networks, two nationwide radio channels, and seven regional TV networks, some of which split further during certain times of the day. Associated member Deutsche Welle offers international radio and TV services.

Related Topics:
WDR - NDR - BR - SWR - MDR - RBB - HR - SR - RB - DeutschlandRadio - Deutsche Welle

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