# List of media companies and publishers in Bavaria

Tamtam tracks 33 media companies and publishers headquartered in Bavaria. This list ranks all of them by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by Sky Deutschland GmbH, ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE and Bayerischer Rundfunk. Their median headcount is 350. Half of them were founded in 1996 or later. The most common headquarters are Munich (17), Ismaning (4) and Würzburg (2).

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.

🇩🇪 Bavaria · 33 companies · Updated Nov 12, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Sky Deutschland GmbH](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/sky-deutschland-gmbh) (careers.sky.com)<br>A leading media and entertainment company with 23 million customers, offering original content, innovative technology, and a commitment to diversity and sustainability | Media and Telecommunications | 🇩🇪 Unterföhring | 34,000 |  |
| 2 | [ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/prosiebensat-1-media-se) (karriere.prosiebensat1.com)<br>Leading German entertainment company with TV channels, streaming platform, digital commerce, dating services, and in-house content production. | Broadcast Media Production and Distribution | 🇩🇪 Unterföhring | 4,456 |  |
| 3 | [Bayerischer Rundfunk](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bayerischer-rundfunk) (br.de)<br>This company delivers creative and reliable information, culture, knowledge, and entertainment for Bavaria through radio, television, online platforms, and orchestras | Broadcast Media Production and Distribution | 🇩🇪 Munich | 2,539 | 1949 |
| 4 | [PLAION](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/plaion) (plaion.com)<br>A global game developer and producer with multiple studios and publishing units, collaborating with major publishers and owning film distribution and merchandise businesses | Entertainment Providers | 🇩🇪 Planegg/ Munich | 1,601 | 1994 |
| 5 | [Hubert Burda Media](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/hubert-burda-media) (burda.com)<br>A diverse media and technology company with over 500 brands worldwide, focused on creating content and services for consumers across various segments | Media Production | 🇩🇪 Munich | 1,280 |  |
| 6 | [Seven.One Entertainment Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/seven-one-entertainment-group) (seven.one)<br>Integrated entertainment group combining channels, content, and marketing to create multiscreen brands and premium entertainment for diverse audiences. | Advertising Services | 🇩🇪 Unterföhring | 1,178 |  |
| 7 | [Süddeutsche Zeitung – Jobs & Karriere​](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/suddeutsche-zeitung-jobs-and-karriere) (sueddeutsche.de)<br>A major German quality newspaper is working to become fully digital by 2030, focusing on creating accessible, high-quality content for millions of readers | Newspaper Publishing | 🇩🇪 Munich | 1,109 | 1945 |
| 8 | [Süddeutsche Zeitung](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/suddeutsche-zeitung) (sueddeutsche.de)<br>A leading German quality newspaper employing hundreds of journalists worldwide, known for independent, opinionated journalism and award-winning investigative reporting | Newspaper Publishing | 🇩🇪 Munich | 966 |  |
| 9 | [WEKA Fachmedien GmbH](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/weka-fachmedien-gmbh) (weka-fachmedien.de)<br>A publishing company based in Haar, Germany specializing in fachmedien (specialized media) located on Richard-Reitzner-Allee 2 | Book and Periodical Publishing | 🇩🇪 Haar | 919 | 1998 |
| 10 | [HSE - Home Shopping Europe GmbH](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/hse-home-shopping-europe-gmbh) (jobs.hse.com)<br>A leading provider of live commerce in Europe, offering TV channels, online shopping, and an app for curated fashion, beauty, and home products | Online and Mail Order Retail | 🇩🇪 Ismaning | 732 | 1995 |
| 11 | [Verlag C.H.Beck GmbH & Co. KG](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/verlag-c-h-beck-gmbh-and-co-kg) (rsw.beck.de)<br>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 | Book and Periodical Publishing | 🇩🇪 Munich | 720 | 1763 |
| 12 | [BurdaForward , Hamburg](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/burdaforward) (burda-forward.de)<br>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. | Media Production | 🇩🇪 Munich | 620 | 2015 |
| 13 | [Penguin Random House Verlagsgruppe GmbH](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/penguin-random-house-verlagsgruppe-gmbh) (penguin.de)<br>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 | Book and Periodical Publishing | 🇩🇪 Munich | 492 |  |
| 14 | [Augsburger Allgemeine](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/augsburger-allgemeine) (augsburger-allgemeine.de)<br>A daily newspaper based in Augsburg, Germany, providing news, videos, images, community engagement, real estate, automotive, and job listings online | Media Production | 🇩🇪 Augsburg | 452 | 1945 |
| 15 | [»kfz-betrieb«](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/kfz-betrieb) (kfz-betrieb.vogel.de)<br>A specialized media brand in the automotive industry, providing information on automobile trade, service, industry developments, and future mobility trends | Newspaper Publishing | 🇩🇪 Würzburg | 371 | 1911 |
| 16 | [Verlag Nürnberger Presse Druckhaus Nürnberg GmbH & Co.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/verlag-nurnberger-presse-druckhaus-nurnberg-gmbh-and-co) (vnp.de)<br>Multimedia media house in Nuremberg providing credible journalism and valuable services to enrich the lives of the community as partners | Newspaper Publishing | 🇩🇪 Nuremberg | 368 | 1945 |
| 17 | [Constantin Entertainment](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/constantin-entertainment) (constantin-entertainment.de)<br>The company specializes in creating innovative and high-quality programs for private and public broadcasters in various genres | Media Production | 🇩🇪 Ismaning | 350 | 2001 |
| 18 | [BurdaVerlag](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/burdaverlag) (burda.com)<br>The company is firmly rooted in the lives of people in Germany, showcasing diverse paths to the 'Good Life' through various brands and content | Book and Periodical Publishing | 🇩🇪 Munich | 343 |  |
| 19 | [Vogel Communications Group GmbH & Co. KG](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/vogel-communications-group-gmbh-and-co-kg) (vogel.de)<br>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 | Media Production | 🇩🇪 Würzburg | 322 | 1891 |
| 20 | [Sport1 Medien GmbH](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/sport1-medien-gmbh) (sport1-medien.de)<br>An internationally operating media company based in Ismaning near Munich, specializing in sports media production and offering unique opportunities in the German-speaking region | Media Production | 🇩🇪 Ismaning | 313 |  |
| 21 | [SPORT1 GmbH](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/sport1-gmbh) (sport1.de)<br>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 | Spectator Sports | 🇩🇪 Ismaning | 299 | 1993 |
| 22 | [Mediengruppe Oberfranken](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/mediengruppe-oberfranken) (mediengruppe-oberfranken.de)<br>A multimedia service provider with over 50 brands, specializing in newspapers, marketing, digital ventures, and print media, employing over 2,300 dedicated staff members | Media Production | 🇩🇪 Bamberg | 291 |  |
| 23 | [CHIP](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/chip) (chip.de)<br>Tech-media company within Hubert Burda Media, operating CHIP Online, a leading digital brand in Germany Focus on user-oriented content, software development, and agile processes | Media Production | 🇩🇪 Munich | 255 | 1996 |
| 24 | [Verlagsgruppe Droemer Knaur GmbH & Co. KG](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/verlagsgruppe-droemer-knaur-gmbh-and-co-kg) (droemer-knaur.de)<br>The company based in Munich is part of a renowned publishing group, offering a diverse range of high-quality literary works and informative books | Book and Periodical Publishing | 🇩🇪 Munich | 236 |  |
| 25 | [Wort & Bild Verlag](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/wort-and-bild-verlag) (wortundbildverlag.de)<br>The leading provider of health media in Germany, offering popular health guides reaching millions in print and online Focused on digital transformation in healthcare | Book and Periodical Publishing | 🇩🇪 Baierbrunn | 225 | 1955 |
| 26 | [LEONINE Studios](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/leonine-studios) (leoninestudios.com)<br>Production, co-production, distribution, and licensing of premium films, series, and social media content across entertainment and infotainment genres. | Media Production | 🇩🇪 Munich | 182 | 2019 |
| 27 | [Koch Media GmbH](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/koch-media-gmbh) (kochmedia.com)<br>Global developer, publisher, and distributor of video games, gaming hardware, merchandise, with multi-label strategy and international collaborations. | Entertainment Providers | 🇩🇪 Planegg / Munich | 152 |  |
| 28 | [Euvia Travel GmbH/sonnenklar.TV](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/euvia-travel-gmbh-sonnenklar-tv) (sonnenklar.tv)<br>This company brings travel catalogues to life on TV, offers dream destinations at attractive prices, and has a successful franchise system | Travel Arrangements | 🇩🇪 Munich | 143 | 2001 |
| 29 | [DLD Conference](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/dld-conference) (dld-conference.com)<br>DLD is a leading innovation conference focusing on how the digital age impacts life, society, and business, connecting global business and creative leaders | Media Production | 🇩🇪 Munich | 42 | 2005 |
| 30 | [EarlyGame Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/earlygame-group) (earlygamegroup.com)<br>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 | Entertainment Providers | 🇩🇪 Munich | 31 | 2019 |
| 31 | [MEEDIA](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/meedia) (meedia.de)<br>MEEDIA provides fast news, in-depth analysis, exclusive data insights, and case studies for brands, media, and creators to guide digital transformation | Advertising Services | 🇩🇪 Munich | 28 | 2008 |
| 32 | [Payment & Banking - PBA Experts GmbH](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/payment-and-banking-pba-experts-gmbh) (paymentandbanking.com)<br>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 | Banking | 🇩🇪 Munich | 23 | 2011 |
| 33 | [Reise-Inspirationen](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/reise-inspirationen) (reise-inspirationen.de)<br>A leisure travel magazine in German focusing on various destinations, offering practical tips for travel enthusiasts and promoting bookings | Travel Arrangements | 🇩🇪 Munich | 13 | 2009 |

## How this list is built

Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.

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- [Professional services firms in Bavaria](https://www.tamtam.ai/l/professional-services-firms-bavaria) (154)
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- [Corporate groups and holding companies in Bavaria](https://www.tamtam.ai/l/holding-companies-bavaria) (153)
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- [Public sector organisations in Bavaria](https://www.tamtam.ai/l/public-sector-organisations-bavaria) (120)
- [Machinery Manufacturing companies in Bavaria](https://www.tamtam.ai/l/machinery-manufacturing-companies-bavaria) (114)
- [Banking companies in Bavaria](https://www.tamtam.ai/l/banking-companies-bavaria) (97)
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- [Media companies and publishers in Berlin](https://www.tamtam.ai/l/media-companies-berlin) (36)

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