PLAZAMEDIA at a glance.

PLAZAMEDIA GmbH, part of Constantin Medien AG, is Germany’s largest producer of sports TV and one of the leading full-service providers for TV and new media. With approx. 230 permanent staff and more than 700 freelancers, PLAZAMEDIA is a one-stop shop for all production services ranging from OB production to studio production to postproduction – and internationally too: Its fully-owned subsidiary PLAZAMEDIA Austria Ges.m.b.H. produces, for example, the Austrian football leagues and delivers tailor-made solutions for the hiring of big-screen systems. With the founding of PLAZAMEDIA SWISS AG based in Wollerau, Switzerland, PLAZAMEDIA is, among other things, intensifying its partnership with tv productioncenter zürich (tpc). The company is run by Florian Nowosad (CEO), Zeljko Karajica and Markus Maximilian Sturm.

PLAZAMEDIA produces over 155,000 programme hours a year in all standards via all channels:

PLAZAMEDIA produces over 155,000 programme hours a year in all standards, across all channels, including live productions of top national and international sporting events such as UEFA EURO 2008, the German Basketball League (BBL) and the Davis Cup. The full-service provider also handles the Bundesliga production for Sky and the Bundesliga live channel LIGA total!, which is broadcast exclusively via the T-Home Entertain platform and via mobile TV from T-Mobile.
With its experience and expertise, PLAZAMEDIA delivers the highest standard of quality worldwide. For example, the company has been producing Formula 1 and the UEFA Champions League for years. With these international sporting events the focus is increasingly on production in High Definition format (HD), and the Champions League is even broadcast exclusively in the new standard.
But the company also enjoys success in the entertainment segment, having produced events such as the 20-year stage anniversary of German band FANTA 4, the Amadeus Music Awards 2009 and the naming ceremony of the ship MSC Magnifica in 2010.
In over 3,000 m2 of studio space, the company also creates well-known and popular TV formats such as LIGA total! with Johannes B. Kerner and Poker Beat the Stars.
In 2009, PLAZAMEDIA once again set new standards in studio production, with Germany’s first virtual HD studio. At 690 m² and with a 100 m² greenbox, the studio can be used for fully or partly virtual productions.

Innovative concepts and high-quality productions

The company’s role as a pioneer is evidenced by its live sports and event productions in 3D.

PLAZAMEDIA’s leadership in technical innovation also consistently proves to be a key competitive advantage. The production service provider benefits from the growing digitisation of the media landscape, proactively staying abreast of changes with its eCenter – the first of its kind in the market. This digital service platform is an all-round solution for the efficient production, management, archiving and distribution of multimedia content.

PLAZAMEDIA also offers customised solutions for Internet TV. Its high-tech video portal is packed with features and based on a unique infrastructure. This tool also allows small and medium-sized clients to adapt a “white label” platform to their needs without having to make large-scale investments themselves. The company’s development of high-performance camera systems also attracts consistently impressive feedback.