Observed Signal · Sep 9, 2026 · Hiring · Source: Meedia · Impact: 1/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Leadership Market: Zinnow Hands Over Radio Programming, Takes New Role
Ralf Zinnow, program director at Antenne Bayern Group, is transitioning to a new role as head of market development and partnerships, focusing on expanding new brands like Chillout Antenne and 80er 90er Oldie Antenne. He will retain responsibility for the cooperation with BLR, the service company for Bavarian local radio programs. The programming division will be led by a trio of his deputies: Bettina von Bentzel (deputy editor-in-chief, team lead), Nick Lisson (entertainment chief), and Benni Kostal (head of programming design and marketing), who will report directly to management. The transition is described as a joint decision by management, not a demotion, and reflects a strategic move to bolster growth. Zinnow has a long history with the group, joining in 1995 as a volunteer and serving as editor, editor-in-chief, and program director since 2024.
Leadership change at a regional radio group, relevant to AdTech/MarTech but low impact.
Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Ralf Zinnow becomes head of market development and partnerships, overseeing new brands Chillout Antenne and 80er 90er Oldie Antenne.
- Bettina von Bentzel, Nick Lisson, and Benni Kostal share program leadership, reporting to management.
- Zinnow retains responsibility for cooperation with BLR, the service company for Bavarian local radio programs.
- Zinnow joined Antenne Bayern in 1995 and held roles as editor, editor-in-chief, and program director since 2024.
- The change is a joint management decision, not a demotion, aimed at growth.
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B2B radio content, production and workflow platform for local broadcasters.
“Er behält auch die Zuständigkeit für die Kooperation mit der BLR, der Dienstleistungsgesellschaft für bayerische Lokal-Radioprogramme....”
ANTENNE BAYERN
Regional broadcaster monetising radio and digital audio audiences through advertising.
“Als Leiter Marktentwicklung und Kooperationen der Antenne Bayern Group soll Ralf Zinnow in Zukunft die neuen Marken der Gruppe ausbauen......”
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