H1 - Fernsehen aus Hannover

What H1 - Fernsehen aus Hannover does

h1 - Fernsehen aus Hannover e.V. operates a non-profit community television broadcaster (Bürgerfernsehen) serving the Hannover region of Lower Saxony, Germany. Founded in 1994 by citizens following the 1993 amendment to the Lower Saxony media law, the organization broadcasts daily from 15:00 to 00:00 via regional cable TV (analog special channel 11 / Euronews and digital provider-dependent channels), online livestream powered by htp, video on demand (Mediathek), and podcast platforms. Its flagship program is "0511," a daily news magazine launched in 2007 that the company describes as the only daily television magazine produced by a community broadcaster nationwide. The station's programming spans approximately 25 named shows covering news, culture, music, sports, talk, religion, and integration topics (e.g., "Café Schwarz," "Auf dem h1-Sofa," "FilmFestSpezial," "Steilpass Sport TV," "Religionen im Gespräch," and refugee-focused "Dialog" and "Pareh Taswir/Bildriss").

Name

H1 - Fernsehen aus Hannover

Legal name

h1 – Fernsehen aus Hannover e.V.

Website

https://h-eins.tv

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

h1 - Fernsehen aus Hannover e.V. is a non-profit community television broadcaster (Bürgerfernsehen) in Hannover, Germany, producing daily local news and cultural programming while providing free TV production facilities, apprenticeships, and broadcast access to citizens of the Hannover region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Television Broadcasting

NAICS

Television Broadcasting Stations (516120), Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations (5161), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (51621), Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers (71151)

SIC

Television Broadcasting Stations (4833), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Radio Broadcasting Stations (4832)

akta.pro primary industry

Public/Community Local Stations (PBS Member Stations, Community Radio, LPFM) (MPABACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Regional/Sub-National Broadcast Networks (MPABAAAM), Local Multicultural/Language Broadcasters (Spanish/Asian/Other Local Markets) (MPABACAI)

Keywords

• Community television broadcasting
• Citizen journalism programs
• Local news magazine
• Media pedagogy training
• Video on demand platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Hannover

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Broadcasting Funding (Rundfunkgebühren): Basic financing from Niedersächsische Landesmedienanstalt (nlm) derived from broadcast fees (Rundfunkgebühren). This is the primary funding source.
2. Government Grants (Stadt und Region Hannover): Funding from Landeshauptstadt Hannover and Region Hannover as institutional support
3. Project Income: Revenue from media pedagogy projects, cooperative projects with institutions, and technical support services
4. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees from association members of h1 e.V. contributing to operational costs
5. Donations: Charitable donations through betterplace.org platform and direct contributions

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

h1 – Fernsehen aus Hannover operates a non-profit community television broadcaster based in Hannover, Germany, enabling residents of the Hannover region to produce and broadcast their own TV programming. The core offering includes daily local news magazine "0511" plus a portfolio of 25+ specialized programs (talk shows, music, sports, culture, government broadcasts, multilingual content) distributed via cable TV, livestream, video on demand, and podcasts. Support services include free studio and equipment access for citizen producers, professional training through apprenticeships and journalism traineeships, and media-pedagogy programs.

Product overview

h1 – Fernsehen aus Hannover is a community television station (Bürger*innenfernsehen) based in Hannover, Germany, operated by a non-profit association (h1 – Fernsehen aus Hannover e.V.). The core offering is a diverse television programming portfolio centered on the daily news magazine "0511" – the only daily magazine produced by a community broadcaster nationwide – supplemented by numerous specialized programs including talk shows (Auf dem h1-Sofa), music programming (Café Schwarz, Telover, Pushdiz), sports coverage (Steilpass Sport TV), government broadcasts (Ratssitzung, Regionsversammlung), cultural magazines (FilmFestSpezial, Spiel mit der Realität), and specialized content for target audiences. Beyond broadcasting, h1 operates production facilities including a TV studio and greenscreen/virtual studio, provides production equipment lending, and offers educational services including apprenticeships as Mediengestalter*in Bild und Ton, journalism traineeships (Volontariat), and internships. The station distributes content via cable TV, livestream, video on demand, and podcasts. The organization also conducts media pedagogy projects and operates a membership-based supporter association.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 0511 Daily News Magazine Daily news magazine covering politics, culture, urban life, consumer tips, and environmental topics from Hannover and the surrounding region. The only daily television magazine produced by a community broadcaster nationwide, airing since 2007 on cable and livestream channels.
• h1 TV-Kabel und Livestream Broadcasting Service Television broadcast service via cable network Hannover (analog channel 11 / Euronews, digital provider-dependent) and online livestream, operating daily from 15:00 to 00:00. Reaches viewers in the Hannover region through guaranteed cable placement.
• Mediathek und Podcast (Video on Demand and Podcast Service) Video on demand and podcast service providing on-demand access to the broadcaster's archived programs online.
• Produktionsmittel (Production Resources Lending) Production resources offered to registered citizen producers including Mini-DV camera equipment, digital editing workstations, a fully equipped TV studio, and a mobile studio for outside broadcasts. Provided free of charge after producer training.
• Medienpädagogik – Fernsehen hautnah (Media Pedagogy Program) Media pedagogy and media literacy program offering guided projects in TV and greenscreen studios for groups of 6+ people from age 8. Targeted at schools, youth groups, and educational institutions.
• Mediengestalter*in Bild und Ton Ausbildung (Apprenticeship Program) Three-year apprenticeship program in cooperation with Landeshauptstadt Hannover and Region Hannover training media designers in camera work, video editing, and broadcast operations. New cohorts start August 1st annually.
• Volontariat (Journalistische Ausbildung / Journalism Traineeship) 18-month journalism traineeship working on daily news magazine 0511, funded by Stadt Hannover with mandatory seminar at Akademie für Publizistik Hamburg. 40 hours/week at €1,800 gross monthly salary.
• Praktika (Editorial and Technical Internships) Internship programs in editorial and technical areas lasting a minimum of three months, offering practical experience in TV production.
• h1-Trägerverein Mitgliedschaft (Supporter Association Membership) Voluntary membership in the non-profit association supporting the broadcaster, offering participation rights and democratic voting in the organization. Annual fees support the station's operations; available as individual or institutional membership.
• Exporter – Monthly TV Magazine Monthly TV magazine produced by students from the Journalism Bachelor and TV Journalism & Documentary Film Master programs at Hochschule Hannover. Editorial cooperation between h1 and the university.
• FilmFestSpezial – Arthouse Film Magazine Arthouse film magazine reviewing recommended new releases in program cinemas, featuring film excerpts and filmmaker interviews from nearby festivals. Co-produced with Film- und Medienbüro Niedersachsen.
• Café Schwarz – Music Television Program Music television program showcasing independent musicians, featuring studio interviews and performances. Co-produced with Musikzentrum Hannover.
• Tierheim TV – Animal Welfare Television Television program on animal welfare and adoption produced in partnership with Tierschutzverein Hannover und Umgegend e.V. Described as the only animal welfare association television of its kind in Germany.
• Religionen im Gespräch – Interreligious Discussion Program Monthly interreligious discussion program produced by Haus kirchlicher Dienste of the Evangelical-Lutheran Church of Hannover, covering dialogue topics.
• Steilpass Sport TV – Sports Show Weekly sports coverage of local Hannover sports with match reports and talk segments. Airing live on Wednesdays at 19:00.
• Ratssitzung der Stadt Hannover – City Council Broadcasts Full broadcast recordings of city council sessions, aired Sundays at 22:00 after each Ratsversammlung.
• Die Regionsversammlung tagt – Regional Assembly Broadcasts Full broadcast recordings of regional assembly sessions where representatives and the Regional President make political decisions for the Region.

Quantifiable outcome

• Daily television magazine (unique in German citizen media)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• htpcoreTechnology or IntegrationInternet and TV service provider powering the livestream service. Technical partnership for online distribution.
• NovoFilmminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFilm production company with cooperation agreement.
• Landesverband Bürgermedien Niedersachsen (LBM)coreOthersState association for citizen media. h1 is a member representing Hannover's citizen broadcaster.
• Bundesverband Bürgermedien (bvbm)coreOthersNational association for citizen media at federal level.
• Landeshauptstadt Hannover (Ausbildungspartnerschaft)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperative apprenticeship program training Mediengestalter*innen Bild und Ton.
• Region Hannover (Ausbildungspartnerschaft)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperative apprenticeship program with Region Hannover for Mediengestalter*innen Bild und Ton.
• Volkshochschule HannoverminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership for media training and competency development.
• Media Campus/ MedienWerkstatt LindenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership for media training and competency development.
• Hochschule HannovercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEditorial cooperation producing 'Exporter' magazine - monthly TV magazine by journalism students from Bachelor and Master programs. Provides practical training while generating content.
• Film- und Medienbüro NiedersachsencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEditorial cooperation producing 'FilmFestSpezial' arthouse film magazine.
• Stiftung Arbeit und LebencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEditorial cooperation accompanying socio-political work of the '0511' editorial group.
• Landesjugendring Hannover e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegular cooperation partner for youth media projects.
• Kunstverein Hannover e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegular cooperation partner for arts coverage.
• Kulturzentrum PavillonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegular cooperation partner for cultural events.
• Staatsschauspiel HannoverminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegular cooperation partner for theater coverage.
• Staatsoper HannoverminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegular cooperation partner for opera and music coverage.
• Stadtjugendring Hannover e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegular cooperation partner for youth programming.
• Musikzentrum HannovercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-production partnership for 'Café Schwarz' music television program featuring independent musicians.
• Haus kirchlicher Dienste der Evangelisch-lutherischen Landeskirche HannovercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProduction partnership for 'Religionen im Gespräch' interreligious discussion program. Project leadership by Commissioner for Church and Islam.
• Tierschutzverein Hannover und Umgegend e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProduction partnership for 'Tierheim TV' - the only animal welfare association television of its kind in Germany.
• Hospiz Luise HannoverminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerContent partnership for 'Gespräche über Leben und Tod' about end-of-life care and support.
• Evangelische Kirchenfunk in Niedersachsen (ekn)coreTechnology or IntegrationVideo production for 'Religionen im Gespräch' program.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ALEX Offener Kanal Berlin: Berlin's community/open-channel television station. Directly comparable to h1 as a licensed Offener Kanal providing citizen-produced TV with similar public-funding and non-commercial model, differing only by geography.
• Potsdam TV (Offener Kanal Potsdam): Brandenburg's open community TV channel. Direct comparable as a licensed Offener Kanal with public funding and citizen-produced programming targeting a single metropolitan region.
• nrwision: North Rhine-Westphalia's community television and internet platform. Direct peer sharing the German Offener Kanal regulatory framework and free citizen-broadcasting model.
• OK Magdeburg (Offener Kanal Magdeburg): Community TV channel in Saxony-Anhalt operating under the same open-channel/Bürgerfernsehen framework as h1. Directly comparable in business model, regulatory status, and citizen-journalism positioning.

Regional players

• MDR (Mitteldeutscher Rundfunk): Public broadcaster for Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia with regional sub-networks and citizen-media programming. Comparable public-broadcaster model but operating in a different geography.

Broad incumbents

• NDR (Norddeutscher Rundfunk): Public broadcaster for Lower Saxony, Hamburg, Schleswig-Holstein and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Comparable as a regional public broadcaster serving the Hannover area, but operating at vastly larger scale with full news, radio and TV offerings.

Others

• Bundesverband Bürgermedien (bvbm): Federal association for citizen media of which h1 is a member. Adjacent ecosystem participant representing Offene Kanäle and community broadcasters nationally.
• Landesverband Bürgermedien Niedersachsen (LBM): Lower Saxony state association for citizen media. Adjacent peer serving as h1's regional industry body and coordination layer for Offene Kanäle in the state.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ffspezial
• Facebookfacebook.com/h1hannover
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/h1---fernsehen-aus-hannover

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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