These Bavarian companies are primarily large media and publishing firms. The list includes broadcasters, traditional newspaper publishers, and digital media houses. Many of these companies have substantial workforces, indicating established operations within the media landscape.
Sky Deutschland GmbH is a media and entertainment company, and ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE is an entertainment company with TV channels and streaming. Bayerischer Rundfunk delivers information and entertainment, while PLAION is a global game developer and producer. Hubert Burda Media operates over 500 brands, and Süddeutsche Zeitung is a major German quality newspaper. The data shows a concentration of headquarters in the Munich area, particularly in Unterföhring and Ismaning, suggesting a regional media hub.
| # | Company | Employees | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Sky Deutschland GmbHcareers.sky.com
A leading media and entertainment company with 23 million customers, offering original content, innovative technology, and a commitment to diversity and sustainability |
34,000 | |||
| 2 |
ProSiebenSat.1 Media SEkarriere.prosiebensat1.com
Leading German entertainment company with TV channels, streaming platform, digital commerce, dating services, and in-house content production. |
4,456 | |||
| 3 |
Bayerischer Rundfunkbr.de
This company delivers creative and reliable information, culture, knowledge, and entertainment for Bavaria through radio, television, online platforms, and orchestras |
2,539 | |||
| 4 |
PLAIONplaion.com
A global game developer and producer with multiple studios and publishing units, collaborating with major publishers and owning film distribution and merchandise businesses |
1,601 | |||
| 5 |
Hubert Burda Mediaburda.com
A diverse media and technology company with over 500 brands worldwide, focused on creating content and services for consumers across various segments |
1,280 | |||
| 6 |
Seven.One Entertainment Groupseven.one
Integrated entertainment group combining channels, content, and marketing to create multiscreen brands and premium entertainment for diverse audiences. |
1,178 | |||
| 7 |
Süddeutsche Zeitung – Jobs & Karrieresueddeutsche.de
A major German quality newspaper is working to become fully digital by 2030, focusing on creating accessible, high-quality content for millions of readers |
1,109 | |||
| 8 |
Süddeutsche Zeitungsueddeutsche.de
A leading German quality newspaper employing hundreds of journalists worldwide, known for independent, opinionated journalism and award-winning investigative reporting |
966 | |||
| 9 |
WEKA Fachmedien GmbHweka-fachmedien.de
A publishing company based in Haar, Germany specializing in fachmedien (specialized media) located on Richard-Reitzner-Allee 2 |
919 | |||
| 10 |
HSE - Home Shopping Europe GmbHjobs.hse.com
A leading provider of live commerce in Europe, offering TV channels, online shopping, and an app for curated fashion, beauty, and home products |
732 | |||
| 11 |
Verlag C.H.Beck GmbH & Co. KGrsw.beck.de
A leading media company in Europe with over 2,000 employees, offering high-quality print and digital products, with a focus on legal and historical publishing |
720 | |||
| 12 |
BurdaForward , Hamburgburda-forward.de
Publishes numerous journalistic offerings like FOCUS Online and CHIP, reaching millions. Markets these and other renowned platforms through in-house advertising, focusing on native campaigns. |
620 | |||
| 13 |
Penguin Random House Verlagsgruppe GmbHpenguin.de
A leading German publishing group part of Penguin Random House, dedicated to enriching lives with diverse books in various formats, promoting literacy, and supporting sustainability |
492 | |||
| 14 |
Augsburger Allgemeineaugsburger-allgemeine.de
A daily newspaper based in Augsburg, Germany, providing news, videos, images, community engagement, real estate, automotive, and job listings online |
452 | |||
| 15 |
»kfz-betrieb«kfz-betrieb.vogel.de
A specialized media brand in the automotive industry, providing information on automobile trade, service, industry developments, and future mobility trends |
371 | |||
| 16 |
Verlag Nürnberger Presse Druckhaus Nürnberg GmbH & Co.vnp.de
Multimedia media house in Nuremberg providing credible journalism and valuable services to enrich the lives of the community as partners |
368 | |||
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| 17 |
Constantin Entertainmentconstantin-entertainment.de
The company specializes in creating innovative and high-quality programs for private and public broadcasters in various genres |
350 | |||
| 18 |
BurdaVerlagburda.com
The company is firmly rooted in the lives of people in Germany, showcasing diverse paths to the 'Good Life' through various brands and content |
343 | |||
| 19 |
Vogel Communications Group GmbH & Co. KGvogel.de
A leading provider of specialized communication and information services with 700 employees across 8 locations, offering 250+ services, 100+ digital platforms, and 300+ business events annually |
322 | |||
| 20 |
Sport1 Medien GmbHsport1-medien.de
An internationally operating media company based in Ismaning near Munich, specializing in sports media production and offering unique opportunities in the German-speaking region |
313 | |||
| 21 |
SPORT1 GmbHsport1.de
A leading sports news channel in Germany, offering coverage of football, Formula 1, hockey, handball, US sports with news, videos, live scores, and online games |
299 | |||
| 22 |
Mediengruppe Oberfrankenmediengruppe-oberfranken.de
A multimedia service provider with over 50 brands, specializing in newspapers, marketing, digital ventures, and print media, employing over 2,300 dedicated staff members |
291 | |||
| 23 | 255 | ||||
| 24 |
Verlagsgruppe Droemer Knaur GmbH & Co. KGdroemer-knaur.de
The company based in Munich is part of a renowned publishing group, offering a diverse range of high-quality literary works and informative books |
236 | |||
| 25 |
Wort & Bild Verlagwortundbildverlag.de
The leading provider of health media in Germany, offering popular health guides reaching millions in print and online Focused on digital transformation in healthcare |
225 | |||
| 26 |
LEONINE Studiosleoninestudios.com
Production, co-production, distribution, and licensing of premium films, series, and social media content across entertainment and infotainment genres. |
182 | |||
| 27 |
Koch Media GmbHkochmedia.com
Global developer, publisher, and distributor of video games, gaming hardware, merchandise, with multi-label strategy and international collaborations. |
152 | |||
| 28 |
Euvia Travel GmbH/sonnenklar.TVsonnenklar.tv
This company brings travel catalogues to life on TV, offers dream destinations at attractive prices, and has a successful franchise system |
143 | |||
| 29 |
DLD Conferencedld-conference.com
DLD is a leading innovation conference focusing on how the digital age impacts life, society, and business, connecting global business and creative leaders |
42 | |||
| 30 |
EarlyGame Groupearlygamegroup.com
A growing content network, agency, and brand in esports and gaming, operating 6 content brands, websites, and social media channels with a global reach of 40 million fans monthly |
31 | |||
| 31 | 28 | ||||
| 32 |
Payment & Banking - PBA Experts GmbHpaymentandbanking.com
An award-winning blog and podcast covering Payment, banking, and FinTech sectors with a focus on Europe, hosting Banking Exchange and Payment Exchange Available on multiple platforms |
23 | |||
| 33 |
Reise-Inspirationenreise-inspirationen.de
A leisure travel magazine in German focusing on various destinations, offering practical tips for travel enthusiasts and promoting bookings |
13 | |||
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