Observed Signal · Sep 21, 2026 · Data Release · Source: DWDL · Impact: 1/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
TV & Streaming Market: Convergent Ratings Boost 'Die Verräter' by 46%
RTL's reality show 'Die Verräter' saw a 46% increase in audience when including convergent ratings, which combine linear TV, time-shifted viewing, and streaming. AGF Videoforschung's new convergent metrics show that many shows, especially RTL's 'Gute Zeiten, Schlechte Zeiten' (GZSZ), are significantly more popular on streaming platforms RTL+ and Joyn than on linear TV. For example, GZSZ reaches over 50% more viewers including streaming, and the target demographic 14-49 is more than double. Other shows like 'Villa der Versuchung' (Sat.1) nearly double their reach. The data highlights the growing importance of streaming for German broadcasters, with RTL dominating the top 20 positions.
Data on convergent ratings for German TV shows; relevant for media strategy but not a major platform policy or product launch.
Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- AGF Videoforschung has started publishing convergent ratings, including linear, time-shifted, and streaming viewing.
- 'Die Verräter' season 4 saw a 46% increase in average audience when including convergent metrics (1.26M to 1.84M).
- RTL's soap 'GZSZ' reaches over 50% more viewers when including streaming (1.31M to 2.00M).
- For the 14-49 demographic, 'GZSZ' and 'Die Verräter' more than double their audience via RTL+.
- 'Villa der Versuchung' (Sat.1) almost doubles its reach from 700,000 to 1.38 million viewers with convergent ratings.
Connected Companies & Entities
10 Entities mappedDAZN
Sports streaming platform monetised by subscriptions, advertising and adjacencies.
“DAZN's Bundesliga conference achieved nearly half a million viewers in convergent ratings....”
AGF Videoforschung
German video audience measurement and planning data provider.
“AGF Videoforschung publishes the convergent ratings data....”
RTL Group
European broadcaster, streamer, ad seller and content producer.
“RTL's shows 'GZSZ' and 'Die Verräter' dominate the convergent ratings ranking....”
Sky Deutschland
German pay-TV, streaming and premium video advertising operator.
“Sky's Bundesliga coverage reached nearly one million viewers, but convergent data is not included in the AGF top 50....”
RTL+
German streaming service combining RTL video, live TV, sport and audio.
“Streaming platform RTL+ drives significant additional viewership for RTL shows....”
SAT.1
German broadcaster behind SAT.1 and its Joyn distribution.
“Sat.1's 'Villa der Versuchung' shows a significant boost in convergent ratings....”
Joyn
German streaming platform combining live TV, AVOD and subscriptions.
“Joyn is the streaming platform for Sat.1's shows....”
ZDF
German public-service broadcaster with free TV, streaming and news platforms.
“ZDF's shows like 'Eine Wingwoman verliebt sich nicht' also appear in the convergent ratings....”
ARD
Germany’s public broadcaster for TV, radio and streaming.
“ARD's programs in the Mediathek, like 'Nord bei Nordwest', perform well in convergent ratings....”
Sky
UK subscription TV, streaming and advertising sales company.
“Sky's Bundesliga coverage reached nearly one million viewers, but convergent data is not included in the AGF top 50....”
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