Observed Signal · Nov 4, 2026 · Market Signal · Source: Ad Alliance · Impact: 3/5
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RTL+ bringt 2027 HOUSE OF VILLAINS nach Deutschland – und Marken mitten ins Geschehen. Sponsoring und aufmerksamkeitsstarke Ad Specials schaffen vielfältige Möglichkeiten für Präsenz rund um das neue Reality-Format.
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RTL+ launches reality shows with celebrities and creators
RTL+ is expanding its streaming content with two new reality formats. Starting November 10, the streaming service will premiere 'Prominent verwandt', a show where celebrity parent-child duos move into a villa in South Africa to confront personal issues and compete in games. The show is produced by Seapoint Productions and will consist of ten regular episodes plus a reunion special. Additionally, RTL+ has already released all four episodes of 'Closed!', hosted by Marc Eggers, where he and various creators visit locations closed to the public at night, such as an abandoned hospital, an arcade center, an amusement park, and an outdoor store. 'Closed!' is produced by Banijay Productions Germany.
RTLZwei Reveals 2026/27 Reality and Documentary Slate
RTLZwei announced a major programming investment for the 2026/27 TV season, committing to 17 new seasons of established formats, at least eight new program brands, more than 1,000 new episodes and an expansion of its feature-film offering by over 500 titles. The broadcaster is prioritizing reality formats, documentary and reportages, and new storytelling forms for streaming. Highlighted new and returning shows include the dating format "Maison Tabou" (autumn 2026), a "#CoupleChallenge – Halloween Special", new seasons of "Love Island VIP" and "Der Promihof", a vertical-drama spin-off of "Berlin – Tag & Nacht", and several documentary series such as the six-part "Ackern auf der Alp", "Wildes Leben – Im Zoo ist die Hölle los" (produced by Vincent Productions), and the society-focused "Auf Wiedersehen Leben". RTLZwei frames the slate as part of a strategy to expand its position as a "Home of Reality" and to exploit content across platforms.
Große Bühne – Große Wirkung: RTL+
A new study by RTL Data and Ad Alliance examines the impact of two native advertising formats on the RTL+ streaming platform: Spotlight Stage and Channel Sponsoring. For Spotlight Stage, one third of surveyed RTL+ users noticed the integration, boosting ad awareness, brand attitude, and interest. Channel Sponsoring achieved a likeability of 65%, was seen as credible by 71% and high-quality by 70%, with nearly two-thirds expressing desire for the advertised product. The study used online access panels with a test group of 466 and a control group of 179 RTL+ users aged 18-59, fielded after the campaign in Q2 2026.
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