About us
Television is constantly evolving – and we are actively shaping this change. FUNKE Channels is your partner for digital content distribution, program planning, and monetization on FAST platforms such as Samsung TV Plus, Rakuten TV, LG Channels, and O2 TV.
As a full-service provider, we take care of EVERYTHING: from content sourcing and technical integration to optimized programming and targeted marketing. We combine many years of experience, innovative technologies, and strong partnerships. This is how we take FAST to the next level – and make you a big player!
With over 20 years in the connected TV market and as a pioneer in the German FAST segment, we offer THE comprehensive solution for content providers, distribution partners, and advertisers – efficient, transparent, and future-oriented.
Behind FUNKE Channels is a highly qualified team of experts who are passionate about advancing streaming and advertising technologies. Within FUNKE Digital GmbH — a subsidiary of FUNKE Mediengruppe — we work in specialized units that are closely interlinked.
Our team is responsible for everything related to content, platforms, and the associated technology. It ensures that content is seamlessly integrated, technically optimized, and distributed in a targeted manner.
Our team ensures the successful monetization of content. It develops marketing strategies, integrates programmatic advertising solutions, and optimizes ad delivery to achieve the best returns for our partners.
Alexander Rüben
Managing Director
Claudia Schroeder
Director Video & TV
Sandra Groß
Director Product & Tech
Alexander Voß
Director Adtech & Monetization
Rasheedat Iginla
Teamlead Content Partnerships & Programming
Carolin Meyer
Partnership Manager
Jahn Jacob
Senior Partnership Manager
Mattia Pigazzini
Jennifer Zöller
Junior Partnership Managerin
Lilith Schrader
Working Student
Christoph Müller
Senior Fullstack Developer
Conall Malone
Full Stack Developer
Josephine Kroetz
Product Manager
Kai Andritzke
Fullstack Developer
Maddison Fitch
Product Owner CTV
Marc Reusch
Head of Product Video & TV Platform
Melanie Grundmann
Senior Partnership Manager (Distribution)
Oliver Kaup
Software Developer
Martin Winterholler
Teamlead CTV Monetization
Barbara Schroll
Partner & Publisher Managerin
Paula Hawasly Perez
Campaign & Partner Managerin
We are convinced that FAST channels are the future of television. Viewers want great content without subscription barriers, platforms want to continuously expand their offerings, and advertisers are looking for new, effective ways to place their messages. We bring all these interests together and create a solution that works for everyone.
We are not just a provider — we are co-creators of this market. As the first German player in the FAST sector, we recognized the potential of this new form of television back in 2017. We don’t just develop products — we develop opportunities for growth. Opportunities for content providers to make their content successful with the right strategy. Opportunities for platforms to inspire their viewers with high-quality channels. And opportunities for advertisers to reach their target groups in new ways.
We are not theorists. We make FAST tangible.
We love good content. Content deserves the best possible distribution — with reach, relevance, and the right monetization.
We are rethinking television. FAST is more than a technical solution — it is an experience that continues to evolve. We work every day to optimize this experience.
We believe in smart advertising. Advertising must be effective — for viewers as well as for brands. Our technology ensures that ads are placed optimally without disrupting the TV experience.
We believe in strong partnerships. Our success is based on cooperation. With our customers, with platforms, with advertisers. Together, we continue to grow.
We began developing and refining digital video offerings more than 20 years ago. Our many years of experience in the CTV sector showed us early on the opportunities offered by content production, advertising placements, and streaming in particular.
As a long-standing technology partner of Samsung, we have accompanied and played a key role in shaping the development of smart TV systems. In 2017, we were the first German provider to specifically enter the FAST market – with the clear goal of making content successful in an ad-supported streaming environment.
Today, we are a leading full-service provider in the FAST sector and offer the best foundation for growth, reach, and monetization with our own technical infrastructure, powerful AdTech, and strategic partnerships.
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