Observed Signal · Jul 22, 2026 · Conference · Source: Meedia · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Medientage München 40th Anniversary: 'Own it!'
Medientage München will celebrate its 40th anniversary from October 21–23 with the motto “Own it!”, focusing on digital sovereignty, tech-independence and how media organisations can shape their future amid AI and platform dominance. Organised by Medien.Bayern GmbH, the event expands to two additional Munich venues (Werk1.4 and the Technikum) alongside the House of Communication. Organisers expect more than 350 speakers across over 100 panels, masterclasses and meetups. Confirmed speakers include executives from ProSiebenSat.1, RTL, Netflix and Leonine, editors and tech experts; the opening will be led by journalist Eva Schulz.
Major German media conference outlines agenda on digital sovereignty, AI and media policy with expanded venues and a large speaker roster; relevant to publishers, agencies and media policymakers but not industry-shifting.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Medientage München will take place October 21–23, 2026 and uses the motto "Own it!".
- Organiser: Medien.Bayern GmbH; Stefan Sutor is managing director and organiser.
- Event venues expanded to include House of Communication (Serviceplan Group HQ), Werk1.4 and the Technikum in Munich's Werksviertel.
- More than 350 speakers are expected across over 100 panels, talks, masterclasses and meetups; tickets are being sold on the event website.
- Confirmed speakers include Marco Giordani (ProSiebenSat.1), Inga Leschek (RTL), Katja Hofem (Netflix), Fred Kogel (Leonine), Jochen Wegner (Zeit) and Bavaria's Markus Söder; Eva Schulz will open the conference.
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“Zum ersten bestätigten Speaker-Lineup gehören unter anderem ProSiebenSat.1-CEO Marco Giordani, RTL-CCO Inga Leschek, Netflix-Managerin Katja...”
“Zum ersten bestätigten Speaker-Lineup gehören unter anderem ProSiebenSat.1-CEO Marco Giordani, RTL-CCO Inga Leschek, Netflix-Managerin Katja...”
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Local Media Conference: Quality and AI as Trump Cards
On 10 June 2026 more than 80 media professionals attended the Lokalmedientagung, jointly organised by the Verlegerverband Schweizer Medien and the MAZ. The 2026 conference focused on three themes: the advertising market, artificial intelligence and talent development for local journalism. Silvano Oeschger called for greater consolidation in the digital advertising market, arguing strength lies in collaboration. Reto Vogt, Chief Product Officer at MAZ, explained that AI can automate distribution while keeping content creation human. Christian Mensch of CH Regionalmedien highlighted the potential of young entrants despite financial pressures and recommended hands-on initiatives such as trial and summer internships to attract talent to local journalism. The article includes a photo gallery from the event.
Eyes & Ears Awards to Open Medientage Munich
The International Eyes & Ears Awards will be held for the 28th time on Tuesday, 20 October 2026, at the Astor Film Lounge in the ARRI complex in Munich and will, for the first time, open the Medientage München media conference. The Medientage are scheduled for 21–23 October 2026. Eyes & Ears of Europe says the closer scheduling continues the partnership with Medientage München, aiming to connect design and future media business. Medien.Bayern GmbH (organiser of Medientage) welcomed the renewed cooperation. After the awards gala a networking Get-Together will take place in the ARRI bar. The announcement was published by DWDL.de on 2026-06-03.
Streaming Price Hikes Drive Ad-Supported Tiers
A recent Statista survey among 4,781 German consumers reveals that 51% use free ad-supported streaming services, while 46% pay for ad-supported subscriptions like Netflix's. The article analyzes ad loads across major streaming platforms in Germany, noting that Netflix, Disney Plus, Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max, Paramount Plus, and RTL Plus all offer ad-supported tiers, often as a cheaper entry point. Amazon Prime Video has doubled its ad load since launch to up to six minutes per hour, according to Adweek, though not officially confirmed. Paramount Plus shows up to nine minutes of ads per hour in the US, per Ampere Analysis. Apple TV Plus remains the only major service without an ad-supported tier, but still shows trailers and ads during live sports. The article also highlights that even premium tiers on some services may include promotional content.
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