Bremedia Produktion

What Bremedia Produktion does

Bremedia Produktion GmbH is a full-service audiovisual production company headquartered in Bremen, Germany, founded in 2006 as the production-technical subsidiary (Produktionstochter) of Radio Bremen, the public broadcaster for the state of Bremen. With approximately 300 employees, the company describes itself as the largest provider of professional audiovisual productions in northwest Germany. Its portfolio spans flagship television, radio, film, and online content produced for the ARD network — including Germany's longest-running TV talk show '3nach9' (50th anniversary in November 2024), the regional news magazine 'buten un binnen' (42.8% average TV viewership share in Bremen state in 2024), the Bremer Tatort crime series produced for ARD Degeto, and fairy-tale documentary series 'Märchenreisen'. Radio programming covers Bremen Eins, Bremen Zwei, Bremen Vier, Bremen NEXT, and COSMO Bremen.

The company's core operations rest on professional TV, radio, and film production infrastructure — studio facilities, post-production suites, an event studio, and broadcast equipment housed at its Bremen headquarters (Großenstraße 2, 28195 Bremen). Notable technical assets include a trimedialles (audio, video, online) event studio and professional drone/UAS rental capability compliant with German aviation regulations. Post-production encompasses editing, visual effects, and audio processing. Product coverage spans documentary, fiction, image films, entertainment, and online content, plus a training program that includes drone operator instruction.

Revenue is generated through four streams: (1) B2B production services for ARD broadcasters (Radio Bremen, NDR, ARD Degeto, hr, WDR) delivered via project-based and long-running flagship commissions; (2) radio production including concerts, live broadcasts, and music festivals; (3) studio, editing-suite, and equipment (including drone) rental to third parties under unit pricing with per-day rates and required deposits; and (4) advertising-time marketing for Radio Bremen's three radio stations under §40 of the Medienstaatsvertrag. The go-to-market is sales-led with direct enterprise relationships anchored by the parent broadcaster. Distribution is via the ARD broadcast network (Das Erste, NDR/Radio Bremen Fernsehen, hr, WDR) and the ARD Mediathek. Recent co-productions include the debut feature film 'FREE' (formerly 'BLACKBIRD') with SR, nordmedia, and Junifilm. The company is led by managing directors Heidi Bruns and Jan Schrader and maintains an Aufsichtsgremium (supervisory board).

Name

Bremedia Produktion

Legal name

Bremedia Produktion GmbH

Website

https://bremedia-produktion.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Bremedia Produktion GmbH is a Bremen-based full-service audiovisual production house and subsidiary of public broadcaster Radio Bremen, producing TV, radio, film, and online content for the ARD network. It operates studios, post-production facilities, a trimedialles event studio, and drone rental services with approximately 300 employees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Media Production Services

NAICS

Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries (512), Sound Recording Studios (51224), Other Sound Recording Industries (512290)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812), Television Broadcasting Stations (4833)

akta.pro primary industry

Docuseries & Episodic Nonfiction (TV/Streaming) (MPADADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Business, Politics & Current Affairs Documentaries (MPADADAJ), Radio Content Production & Studios (On-air Production, Imaging, Jingles) (MPAIAEAL)

Keywords

• Audiovisual production services
• Television production
• Radio production
• Film and documentary production
• Post-production services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bremen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. TV and Film Production Services: Full-service TV, documentary, fiction, and entertainment production for ARD broadcasters including Tatort episodes, documentaries, and talk shows
2. Radio Production: Production of radio content including concerts, live broadcasts, music festivals, and radio events for Radio Bremen stations
3. Studio and Equipment Rental: Rental of studios, editing suites, technical equipment, and transmission vehicles to third parties. Also includes drone rental services.
4. Radio Advertising Marketing: Marketing of advertising time on Radio Bremen's radio programs (Bremen Eins, Bremen NEXT, Bremen Vier) as commissioned by Radio Bremen under § 40 Medienstaatsvertrag

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Bremedia Produktion is a full-service media production company producing television, radio, film, and online content primarily for the ARD public broadcaster network, including flagship programs such as the 3nach9 talk show, Bremer Tatort crime episodes, buten un binnen regional news, and Märchenreisen documentaries. It additionally operates a trimedial event studio and rents out studios, editing suites, broadcast equipment, transmission vehicles, and professional drone services to third parties, while marketing advertising time on Radio Bremen radio stations under a commission arrangement.

Product overview

Bremedia Produktion is a full-service media production company based in Bremen, Germany, operating since 2006. The company offers a unified portfolio of production services spanning television, radio, film, and digital content. Core products include the iconic talk show '3nach9' (Germany's longest-running TV talk show), the regional news magazine 'buten un binnen', the 'Bremer Tatort' crime series, and the 'Märchenreisen' fairy tale documentary series. Radio services include programming for Bremen Zwei and Bremen Vier stations. Service offerings encompass studio and equipment rental (including drone rental), film production (documentary, fiction, image films), post-production, radio advertising sales, and training services. The company operates the trimodal event studio for external rentals and serves as the largest provider of professional audiovisual productions in northwest Germany with approximately 300 employees.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 3nach9 (TV talk show production) End-to-end production of Germany's longest-running TV talk show, aired on NDR/Radio Bremen Fernsehen and co-broadcast by hr Fernsehen and WDR Fernsehen; produced for ARD public broadcasters.
• buten un binnen (regional news magazine) Regional news magazine produced by Bremedia for Radio Bremen Fernsehen, airing Monday to Sunday at 19:30 with local news coverage for the Bremen area.
• Bremer Tatort Fictional crime series episodes produced by Bremedia for ARD Degeto and Radio Bremen, featuring detectives Liv Moormann and Linda Selb.
• Märchenreisen (fairy tale documentary series) Fairy tale documentary series produced for ARD, featuring journeys to locations associated with classic fairy tales such as Cinderella, Rumpelstiltskin, and Snow White.
• Bremen Zwei radio programming Radio station programming produced or transmitted by Bremedia for Radio Bremen, including live concerts, jazz programming (jazzahead festival), and music events.
• Bremen Vier radio programming Radio station programming on 101.2 MHz airing Monday to Friday 14:00-22:00, with music programming and events, produced or transmitted by Bremedia.
• Konferenzzentrum und Eventstudio (Trimedialles Eventstudio rental) Trimedial (audio, video, online) event studio available for rent for events, webinars, and workshops, located at the Bremedia headquarters in Bremen.
• Drohnen-Vermietung (Drone rental) Rental of unmanned aerial systems (drones) to third parties with optional pilot services, training, and insurance options, compliant with German aviation regulations.
• Filmproduktion (documentary, fiction, image films) Full-service film production services covering documentaries, fiction films, image films, and TV content for broadcasters and other clients.
• Postproduktion Post-production services including editing, visual effects, and audio processing for internal productions and third-party clients.
• Radio advertising sales for Radio Bremen Marketing of advertising time on Radio Bremen's radio programs (Bremen Eins, Bremen NEXT, Bremen Vier) commissioned by Radio Bremen under § 40 Medienstaatsvertrag.
• Schulung (training) Training services including drone training for operators and other production-professional training programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 42.8% TV market share in Bremen state for 'buten un binnen' regional news (2024 average)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Radio BremencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRadio Bremen is the primary parent organization and main client of Bremedia Produktion. Bremedia serves as the production subsidiary (Produktionstochter) of Radio Bremen, producing all major TV, radio, and online content for the broadcaster including 3nach9, buten un binnen, and Tatort Bremen.
• ARD DegetocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerARD Degeto commissions and co-produces Tatort episodes with Radio Bremen and Bremedia. Bremedia Produktion serves as the production company for these major ARD crime series.
• NDR (Norddeutscher Rundfunk)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNDR co-produces TV content with Bremedia including Tatort episodes and various documentary productions broadcast on NDR Fernsehen. 3nach9 airs simultaneously on NDR/Radio Bremen Fernsehen.
• hr FernsehenminorGTM or Marketing Partnerhr Fernsehen broadcasts 3nach9 and other Bremedia co-productions alongside NDR/Radio Bremen Fernsehen and WDR Fernsehen.
• WDR FernsehenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWDR Fernsehen broadcasts 3nach9 alongside NDR/Radio Bremen Fernsehen and hr Fernsehen.
• SR (Saarländischer Rundfunk)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSR co-produced the debut feature film FREE (formerly BLACKBIRD) with Bremedia and nordmedia. Production took place in Lower Saxony with editing at Bremedia.
• nordmediaminorStrategic or Co-development Partnernordmedia co-produced the debut feature film FREE with Bremedia and SR. Film expected for festival release and subsequent cinema distribution.
• JunifilmminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJunifilm co-operated the debut feature film FREE (formerly BLACKBIRD) with Bremedia as a co-production partner. Editing and final post-production took place at Bremedia.
• ZDFminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerZDF-Landesstudio Bremen is co-located at the Radio Bremen Funkhaus and appears at the Tag der offenen Tür event alongside Bremedia.
• ARD NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBremedia productions are distributed through the broader ARD network including Das Erste, ARD Mediathek, and multiple regional broadcasters (NDR, hr, WDR). The ARD-Wettbewerb (Bremer Fernsehpreis) for regional journalism is administered by the ARD network.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bavaria Film: One of Germany's largest full-service film and TV production houses, similarly offering studio infrastructure, post-production, and equipment rental. Operates Bavaria Film Studios near Munich and serves public broadcasters and commercial clients — directly comparable in service mix and scale to Bremedia.
• Studio Hamburg: Major German full-service production company with TV/film studios, post-production, and distribution in northern Germany. Public-broadcaster-linked production footprint and comparable service breadth make it a direct regional analogue to Bremedia's northwest Germany stronghold.
• NDR Media: Production and distribution subsidiary of NDR, the northern German ARD member that already co-produces with Bremedia on Tatort and 3nach9. Operates an identical subsidiary-of-public-broadcaster model for Hamburg/Schleswig-Holstein/Mecklenburg-Vorpommern — a direct functional peer.
• MDR Media: Production subsidiary of MDR (another ARD regional broadcaster), offering comparable TV, radio, and online production services for central Germany. Same ARD-subsidiary model as Bremedia, with parallel revenue dependency on its parent broadcaster.
• WDR Media: Production subsidiary of WDR, one of the largest ARD broadcasters, which already co-broadcasts 3nach9 with Bremedia. Operates the same public-broadcaster production subsidiary structure serving North Rhine-Westphalia, making it a direct structural peer.
• BR Media: Production and services subsidiary of Bayerischer Rundfunk, providing full-service production for Bavaria's ARD broadcaster. Same subsidiary-of-ARD model as Bremedia with parallel full-service TV/radio/online production capabilities.
• SWR Media: Production subsidiary of Südwestrundfunk (ARD), serving Baden-Württemberg and Rhineland-Palatinate with parallel TV, radio, and online production services. Direct structural peer under the same ARD subsidiary framework as Bremedia.
• rbb Media: Production operations of Rundfunk Berlin-Brandenburg, the ARD member broadcaster for Berlin/Brandenburg. Smaller in scale but structurally identical as an ARD regional public-broadcaster production function.

Broad incumbents

• UFA: Germany's largest private TV production group (Bertelsmann/RTL Group), producing prime-time entertainment, drama, and Tatort episodes. Competes with Bremedia for talent and commissions but on a far larger commercial scale, with private-sector rather than public-broadcaster revenue concentration.
• Constantin Film: Major German film production and distribution company producing cinema, TV, and streaming content including Tatort episodes. Broader commercial scope than Bremedia (cinema distribution, international co-productions), but overlaps in episodic TV and film production capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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