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Prior to joining ZDF Enterprises, Robert Franke (34), was Chief Content Officer and General Manager of Viewster Deutschland GmbH in Berlin and Head of Content of MyVideo (Pro7Sat1 - Magic Internet GmbH). At ZDF Enterprises, Franke will be heading the department responsible for the commercialization of ZDF's drama program output as well as for international coproductions (e.g. THE BRIDGE, THE TEAM, THE FALL) and own program developments. ZDFE.drama generates a yearly turnover of more than 40 million Euros and its investments amount to approximately 25 million Euros. Fred Burcksen, Executive VP and COO of ZDF Enterprises: „We look forward to working with Robert Franke. He has long been active in the media sector with a strong focus on licensing and marketing of content and experience on both sides of the negotiating table. In addition, we value his many years of expertise in all areas of the digital value chain as well as the development, financing, production and distribution of program content and its international exploitation". Robert Franke: "I am very excited about the new exciting challenge to take over the management of the Drama Department at ZDF Enterprises. In such a dynamic market as the media industry, it is always important to identify the best ideas for successful programs and to consistently implement them. I would like to thank ZDF Enterprises for the opportunity to do this in the future, together with a world-class team of colleagues, in such an innovation-driven and well-established company". |
