Samen Sterk SBS6

What Samen Sterk SBS6 does

Samen Sterk SBS6 is the Dutch commercial broadcaster behind the SBS6 television channel and part of Talpa Network, a privately held Dutch media conglomerate. The company operates KIJK, a direct-to-consumer streaming platform that aggregates on-demand, live, and short-form content from four Talpa-owned channels — SBS6, NET5, Veronica, and SBS9 — along with additional content verticals such as films, radio (Radio 538, Radio 10), and exclusive paid live event streams including GLORY and NASCAR.

The platform is built as a multi-surface video product accessible via a website (kijk.nl), native iOS and Android applications, a Smart TV authentication flow (kijk.nl/koppelen), and traditional computer access. Core features include a free user profile, persistent watchlists, cross-device 'Continue Watching' synchronization, and a catch-up service (Uitzending Gemist) for previously aired episodes. The technology stack supports ad insertion (pre- and mid-roll) and integrates an e-commerce extension via kijk.shop.

Monetization combines two streams: (1) advertising on the free tier, which is the primary revenue source, and (2) paid premium livestreams of exclusive events such as GLORY and NASCAR. The customer base is a horizontal, mass-market Dutch general audience seeking reality TV, series, news, sports, and films, served exclusively within the Netherlands. No public financials, funding rounds, partnerships, or M&A activity are disclosed in the source material, and the company is not publicly listed.

Name

Samen Sterk SBS6

Legal name

Talpa Network

Website

https://sbs6.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Samen Sterk SBS6, part of privately held Dutch media group Talpa Network, operates the KIJK streaming platform that aggregates on-demand, live, and short-form content from four Talpa-owned Dutch channels (SBS6, NET5, Veronica, SBS9) for the Dutch general audience, monetized via advertising and paid premium live events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Video Streaming and Broadcasting

NAICS

Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (5162), Television Broadcasting Stations (51612), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (51621)

SIC

Television Broadcasting Stations (4833), Cable & Other Pay Television Services (4841)

akta.pro primary industry

General Entertainment AVOD Platforms (MPACAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

AVOD Streaming Channels (Ad-Supported OTT) (MPABAHAA)

Keywords

• Video streaming service
• Live television broadcasting
• Catch-up television
• Dutch broadcasting network
• Premium live events

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Advertising: The platform generates revenue through advertising, displaying commercials before and during content
2. Premium Livestreams: Paid livestreams of exclusive live events such as GLORY and NASCAR competitions

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Samen Sterk SBS6 operates the Dutch commercial television channel SBS6 and its associated KIJK streaming platform, offering live linear TV and a catch-up/video-on-demand catalog of Dutch-language entertainment, reality, talent, and current-affairs programming. Viewers can access content free with advertising, or subscribe to a KIJK Premium tier that unlocks live premium events such as boxing, kickboxing, and music/concert broadcasts across web, mobile, smart TV, and casting devices.

Product overview

KIJK is a unified streaming platform operated by Samen Sterk SBS6 (Talpa Network) that aggregates content from four Dutch television channels: SBS6, NET5, Veronica, and SBS9. The platform offers a comprehensive portfolio of products including on-demand catch-up viewing (Uitzending Gemist), short-form clips, feature films, radio streams, and paid exclusive live events such as GLORY and NASCAR. Content spans multiple genres including reality shows (De Bondgenoten, Chateau Meiland), series (The Rookie, FBI: International, MasterChef Australia), news (Nieuws van de Dag, Hart van Nederland), and entertainment programs (Pokerface, De Rijdende Rechter). The service is accessible via web browsers, dedicated mobile applications for iOS and Android, Smart TV authentication, and traditional computer access, with free user registration offering personalized features like watchlists and progress tracking.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• KIJK Streaming Platform A free, advertising-supported video streaming and catch-up service for Dutch-speaking viewers, aggregating live and on-demand content from SBS6, NET5, Veronica, and SBS9. Accessible via web, mobile apps, smart-TV apps, Chromecast, and AirPlay. Includes a "Uitzending Gemist" (missed broadcasts) library of recent episodes.
• KIJK Premium Subscription An annual paid subscription that complements the free KIJK tier by granting access to live premium events such as boxing, kickboxing, music concerts, and other pay-per-view broadcasts not available on free linear TV.
• Premium Live Events Streaming Live pay-per-view event broadcasts distributed through KIJK Premium, including boxing, kickboxing, and music/concert events aimed at Dutch audiences seeking premium live entertainment.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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