Bremische Landesmedienanstalt

What Bremische Landesmedienanstalt does

Bremische Landesmedienanstalt (brema) is the statutory state media authority for the German Bundesland of Bremen, organized as a public-law institution (Anstalt des öffentlichen Rechts) under the Rundfunkstaatsvertrag and Medienstaatsvertrag frameworks. Its mandate combines two functions: (i) regulatory oversight of TV, radio, and online media providers operating within the state — including licensing, advertising/product placement rules, youth media protection, and influencer marketing supervision — and (ii) proactive media literacy education for schools, senior citizens, children and parents, and community media makers. brema's service portfolio spans core regulatory functions (Medienaufsicht), educational products (Internet-ABC for children's internet safety with a "Surfschein" certification, Radio Talent Class youth workshops, Mediensprechstunde senior consultations, cybermobbing/cybergrooming and digital wellbeing workshops, AI literacy workshops for seniors, and "KI trifft Kunstgeschichte" with Kunsthalle Bremen), award programs (Das Ruder media literacy prize, Filmpreis Diversity with swb AG), and citizen broadcasting facilities (Bürgerrundfunk/media lab nord in Bremerhaven). The organization operates from three locations — Bremen HQ (Richtweg 14), Creative Hub Bremen (Friedrich-Karl-Straße 54) for senior media consultation, and media lab nord in Bremerhaven — and participates in federal-level coordination bodies (ALM, ZAK, DLM, GVK, KJM) and the Bündnis Medien für Vielfalt alliance (ARD, ZDF, RTL Deutschland, ProSiebenSat.1, Netflix, Sky Deutschland, etc.).

Funding comes from state budget allocations and regulatory fees collected from supervised media providers; services to citizens are provided free of charge. brema is governed by a Medienrat (Media Council) whose members are appointed by societal organizations, currently chaired by Sara Dahnken (since January 2026), with Director Cornelia Holsten leading the executive office since 2009 (re-elected to a fourth term running 2024-2029). Unlike a commercial technology company, brema does not sell products, license APIs, or generate productized revenue; its "technology stack" consists of informational platforms (Internet-ABC, MEKOcloud.de), a YouTube channel, and physical production studios, deployed to support statutory mission delivery rather than revenue capture.

Name

Bremische Landesmedienanstalt

Legal name

Bremische Landesmedienanstalt - Anstalt des öffentlichen Rechts

Website

https://bremische-landesmedienanstalt.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bremische Landesmedienanstalt (brema) is the statutory media regulatory authority for the German state of Bremen, combining oversight of TV, radio, and online media providers with a broad media literacy education portfolio for schools, seniors, children, and community broadcasters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Media Regulation and Oversight

NAICS

Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations (5161), Broadcasting and Content Providers (516)

SIC

Television Broadcasting Stations (4833)

akta.pro primary industry

Educational/Instructional Public Media Services (Schools, Distance Learning) (MPABADAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Broadcasting Content Distribution & Interconnection (Sat/IP feeds) (MPABADAI), Children’s & Youth Educational Entertainment (Edutainment) (EDAGALAK)

Keywords

• Media regulation
• Media licensing
• Media literacy education
• Broadcast supervision
• Youth media protection

Headquarters

HQ city

Bremen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bremische Landesmedienanstalt (brema) is the state media authority for the German state of Bremen, responsible for licensing and supervising TV, radio, and online media providers under the Rundfunkstaatsvertrag and Medienstaatsvertrag frameworks. The organization operates citizen broadcasting facilities (Bürgerrundfunk/media lab nord) and delivers free media literacy education programs for children, youth, seniors, and schools, covering internet safety, cybermobbing prevention, AI awareness, digital wellbeing, and disinformation.

Product overview

Bremische Landesmedienanstalt (brema) is a public regulatory body for the German state of Bremen operating under the Rundfunkstaatsvertrag and Medienstaatsvertrag frameworks. Its core offerings consist of regulatory supervision of broadcasters and online media (Medienaufsicht), citizen broadcasting facilities (Bürgerrundfunk/media lab nord), and comprehensive media literacy education programs. The education portfolio includes Internet-ABC for children's internet safety, Das Ruder annual media literacy award, Radio Talent Class for youth, Mediensprechstunde senior consultations, cybermobbing prevention workshops, digital wellbeing programs, and AI awareness workshops. The organization also manages thematic focus areas including diversity, influencer marketing, accessibility, voice assistants, and disinformation. No commercial product or API services are offered.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Medienaufsicht (Media Supervision) Regulatory oversight of TV broadcasters, radio programs, and online offerings in Bremen, ensuring compliance with program guidelines, media law, advertising rules, and youth protection requirements.
• Internet-ABC Schule Educational program for primary schools in Bremen and Bremerhaven teaching children ages 5-12 safe and competent internet use, including interactive learning modules, Surfschein (surfing license) certification, and annual Internet-ABC-Siegel awards.
• Bürgerrundfunk / media lab nord Citizen broadcasting facilities in Bremen and Bremerhaven where individuals can produce and broadcast their own radio or television programs, including access to production equipment and training.
• Radio Talent Class Four-day summer workshop program for youth aged 10-18 in Bremen and Bremerhaven to develop and broadcast their own radio show live on ENERGY Bremen.
• Mediensprechstunde für SeniorInnen Regular consultation service for seniors on smartphone usage, social media, and digital media topics, offered weekly in Bremen and Bremerhaven.
• Cybermobbing / Cybergrooming Workshops Workshops for secondary school students teaching protective measures, communication skills, and prevention strategies against online bullying and predatory behavior.
• Digitales Wohlbefinden (Digital Wellbeing) Workshop program teaching strategies for healthy technology use, addressing smartphone addiction, push notifications, and achieving balance in digital life.
• KI-Workshops für SeniorInnen (AI Workshops for Seniors) Workshops introducing senior citizens to artificial intelligence concepts, helping them understand how AI tools like voice assistants and image generators work.
• KI trifft Kunstgeschichte (AI meets Art History) Collaborative educational project between brema and Kunsthalle Bremen where students recreate famous artworks using AI tools, exploring how AI works and its limitations.
• Das Ruder (Media Literacy Award) Annual media literacy prize recognizing individuals and projects that contribute to media competence in Bremen, with prize money distributed among multiple winners.
• Filmpreis Diversity Film award co-sponsored with swb AG recognizing filmmakers who demonstrate diversity both on screen and behind the camera, awarded at Filmfest Bremen.

Quantifiable outcome

• Internet-ABC-Schule program running since 2012, with 6 Bremen schools receiving Internet-ABC-Siegel in 2026
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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App detail

Partnerships

27 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• swb AGcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 20 April 2026Co-sponsor of the Filmpreis Diversity award initiative. swb, a Bremen-based utility company, partnered with brema to launch and fund the new Filmpreis Diversity award to recognize filmmakers who demonstrate diversity both in front of and behind the camera.
• ENERGY BremencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Radio station partner for the Radio Talent Class youth program. ENERGY Bremen co-hosts the summer radio production workshop for teenagers and broadcasts the resulting program. This is an annual joint initiative.
• Verbraucherzentrale Bremen e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Consumer protection organization collaborating with brema on financial influencer education and consumer awareness. Joint digital event on April 22, 2026 addressed finfluencer risks and consumer protection.
• Leibniz-Institut für Medienforschung / Hans-Bredow-InstitutcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Research partner for the comprehensive Family-Influencing study. brema led the project with funding from multiple German state media authorities. The institute conducted research on children in monetized social media profiles.
• Medienanstalt Berlin-Brandenburg (mabb)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Co-commissioner of the Family-Influencing study. Participated in funding and oversight of the research project led by brema.
• Medienanstalt Hamburg-Schleswig-Holstein (MA HSH)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Co-commissioner of the Family-Influencing study on children's portrayal in monetized social media content.
• Niedersächsische Landesmedienanstalt (NLM)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Co-commissioner of the Family-Influencing study on children's representation in monetized social media.
• Landesanstalt für Medien NRW (LfM NRW)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Co-commissioner of the Family-Influencing study on children in family influencer content on social media.
• Kunsthalle BremenminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Art museum partner for educational projects combining art history with AI technology. Joint 'KI und Kunst' project invited students to recreate famous artworks using AI tools.
• NetflixminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Partner in the 'Bündnis Medien für Vielfalt'. Joined the alliance in 2022 to support diversity in media.
• Sky DeutschlandminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Partner in the 'Bündnis Medien für Vielfalt'. Contributes to diversity initiatives in subscription TV.
• RTL ZweiminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Partner in the 'Bündnis Medien für Vielfalt'. Participates in diversity programming initiatives.
• Bavaria FilmminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Partner in the 'Bündnis Medien für Vielfalt'. Contributes to film and production diversity.
• VAUNET (Verband Privater Medien)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Partner in the 'Bündnis Medien für Vielfalt'. Represents private media providers in diversity initiatives.
• ffn-mediengruppeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Partner in the 'Bündnis Medien für Vielfalt'. Regional radio broadcaster contributing to diversity efforts.
• ARD (Arbeitsgemeinschaft der öffentlich-rechtlichen Rundfunkanstalten der Bundesrepublik Deutschland)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Founding member of the 'Bündnis Medien für Vielfalt' (Media for Diversity Alliance), initiated by brema in 2020. ARD collaborates with other media companies to promote diversity in media content and within media organizations.
• ZDF (Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Founding member of the 'Bündnis Medien für Vielfalt'. ZDF works with other broadcasters to advance diversity objectives in German media.
• RTL DeutschlandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Founding member of the 'Bündnis Medien für Vielfalt'. RTL Deutschland participates in joint initiatives to promote diversity in media.
• ProSiebenSat.1 Media SEcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Founding member of the 'Bündnis Medien für Vielfalt'. ProSiebenSat.1 contributes to diversity initiatives in German television media.
• Deutsche WellecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Founding member of the 'Bündnis Medien für Vielfalt'. Deutsche Welle participates in diversity promotion efforts.
• DeutschlandradiocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Founding member of the 'Bündnis Medien für Vielfalt'. Deutschlandradio collaborates on radio media diversity initiatives.
• Bremer PhilharmonikerminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Cultural partner for media literacy projects combining music and media education. Collaborated on 'Erklär mir dein Instrument' video project with students.
• Martinsclub Bremen e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Partner for the Fachtag 'Medienkompetenz und Behinderung' (Media Competence and Disability), co-hosted with the Landesbehindertenbeauftragten Bremen.
• media lab nordcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe citizen broadcasting (Bürgermedien) facility operated by brema in Bremerhaven. Provides facilities and training for citizens to produce and broadcast their own radio and TV programs.
• Senatorin für Gesundheit, Frauen und Verbraucherschutz BremenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBremen state government department collaborating on Safer Internet Day and cybersecurity awareness events.
• Präventionszentrum der Polizei BremenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolice prevention center partnering on cybercrime and internet safety educational events and programs.
• Internet-ABC (Verein Internet-ABC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational education platform for children's internet literacy. brema supports the Internet-ABC-Schule program in Bremen and Bremerhaven, distributing materials and conducting teacher training.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Landesmedienzentrale Baden-Württemberg (LMZ BW): Baden-Württemberg's state media center, combining educational media production and distribution with regulatory support functions — a close analog to brema's combined regulator-educator role.
• Hessische Landesanstalt für privaten Rundfunk und neue Medien (LPR Hessen): Hesse's state media authority with the same licensing-supervision-education triad that defines brema. Comparable product mix and statutory framework.
• Bayerische Landeszentrale für neue Medien (BLM): Bavaria's state media authority with substantially broader resources but the same statutory mandate, products (licensing + Medienkompetenz programs), and federal coordination role as brema.
• Landesanstalt für Medien NRW (LfM NRW): State media authority for Germany's most populous state (NRW), exercising the same Landesmedienanstalt regulatory and media-literacy mandate as brema under the Rundfunkstaatsvertrag. Directly comparable in function, statutory powers, and product mix (licensing + education).
• Medienanstalt Berlin-Brandenburg (mabb): Joint state media authority for Berlin and Brandenburg, with identical regulatory oversight and media-competence portfolio to brema. Already co-funds brema-led research, confirming direct peer status.
• Medienanstalt Hamburg / Schleswig-Holstein (MA HSH): State media authority covering Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein. Performs the same licensing, supervision, and media-literacy functions as brema under German media interstate treaties.
• Niedersächsische Landesmedienanstalt (NLM): Lower Saxony's state media authority, structurally and functionally equivalent to brema — responsible for private broadcaster licensing and media-literacy promotion in its state. Co-commissioner of brema-led Family-Influencing research.

Others

• Kommission für Jugendmedienschutz (KJM): Federal youth media protection commission affiliated with the Landesmedienanstalten system, in which brema participates. Operates in brema's core youth-protection domain but at federal level.
• Arbeitsgemeinschaft der Landesmedienanstalten (ALM): Umbrella association of all 14 German state media authorities including brema. Not a direct competitor — brema is a member — but a coordinating body whose agenda setting directly shapes brema's strategic environment.

Emerging players

• Verein Internet-ABC: National nonprofit providing the Internet-ABC educational platform that brema licenses locally via Internet-ABC-Schule. Comparable in children's media literacy mission; brema is both a content user and a delivery partner.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bremische-landesmedienanstalt

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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