Observed Signal · Oct 22, 2026 · Hiring · Source: Meedia · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Frank Bachér Appointed New Radio.de Managing Director
Radio.de, the audio platform owned by Madsack Media Group, has announced that Frank Bachér will become its new Managing Director as of November 1, 2026. He succeeds Katja Ostrowsky, who is leaving after ten years; no reasons were provided for her departure. Bachér, a former digital chief at RMS, brings extensive experience in digital media and audio, having held leadership roles at Julep Media, Raudio.biz, InteractiveMedia, and eBay Advertising. He will focus on expanding Radio.de's digital audio offering, strengthening partnerships, and enhancing its sales, product, and data capabilities. The platform, which includes Radio.net and GetPodcast, boasts over 38 million downloads globally, offering around 60,000 radio stations and over two million podcasts in more than 20 languages. Ostrowsky was credited with making the company profitable through international expansion and new B2B and subscription revenues.
Leadership change at a major German audio platform signaling strategic focus on digital audio growth and ad sales, but limited direct impact on global AdTech.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Frank Bachér wird am 1. November 2026 Geschäftsführer von Radio.de.
- Katja Ostrowsky verlässt Radio.de nach zehn Jahren; Gründe wurden nicht genannt.
- Bachér bringt Erfahrung als Digitalchef von RMS sowie von Julep Media, Raudio.biz, InteractiveMedia und eBay Advertising mit.
- Radio.de gehört zur Madsack Mediengruppe und betreibt die Marken Radio.net und GetPodcast mit über 38 Millionen Downloads und 60.000 Radiosendern.
- Die Plattform ist in über 20 Sprachen verfügbar und bietet mehr als zwei Millionen Podcasts.
Connected Companies & Entities
4 Entities mapped“Radio.de, the radio and podcast platform owned by Madsack Media Group, announced Frank Bachér as new managing director.”
“Radio.de is a subsidiary of the Madsack Media Group, which operates 23 newspaper titles and the RedaktionsNetzwerk Deutschland.”
“Bachér worked at eBay Advertising, shaping digital business models and marketing strategies.”
“Bachér most recently led advertising sales at Mediengruppe Oberfranken.”
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