Company DescriptionProSiebenSat.1 Media SE, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a media company in Europe. It operates through three segments: Entertainment, Dating & Video, and Commerce & Ventures. The Entertainment segment operates free TV stations and digital paltforms, such as SAT.1, ProSieben, Kabel Eins, sixx, SAT.1 Gold, ProSieben MAXX, and Kabel Eins Doku, as well as distributes ProSiebenSat.1 HD stations. This segment is also involved in operating Marktguru and wetter.com; commercial websites; production and distribution programming portfolio, including entertainment, reality, and factual formats, as well as TV series, TV movies, and digital content; and operates Studio71, which offers digital content and web productions covering branded content, original production, content distribution, influencer products, and creator management. The Dating & Video segment engages in online matchmaking services for social dating and entertainment under the Parship, ElitePartner, eHarmony, LOVOO help singles brand names. This segment also provides video-based social dating and entertainment applications, such as MeetMe, Skout, Tagged, and GROWLr content for users. The Commerce & Ventures segment engages in the consumer advice, experiences, and beauty and lifestyle businesses; and offers individual tailored support services for development of companies. ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Unterföhring, Germany.
How the Company Makes MoneyProSiebenSat.1 Media SE generates revenue through multiple streams, with advertising sales being the most significant. A substantial portion of its income comes from selling advertising slots during its television broadcasts, leveraging its large audience base. The company also earns from subscriptions and transactional video-on-demand services provided by its digital platforms, which offer exclusive content and access to a vast library of shows and movies. Furthermore, ProSiebenSat.1 capitalizes on licensing and distribution deals for its original content, both in Germany and abroad. Additionally, it has strategic partnerships and investments in other digital businesses that contribute to its revenue, such as e-commerce ventures and digital media companies, enhancing its overall earnings potential.