Saarlandischer Rundfunk, also known as SR, a state-owned broadcaster headquartered in Germany, specifically at the Halberg Broadcasting House in Saarbrücken, was founded in 1956. The company employs approximately 340 individuals and reported $144.3M in revenue as of 2023. Functioning as a tier 1 media tech buyer, Saarlandischer Rundfunk specializes in broadcast television and radio, serving the German state of Saarland and operating as a member of the ARD consortium of German public-broadcasting organizations.

2021 Revenue

Founded

1956

Headcount

331

Headquarters

Germany

Primary Segment

Broadcast television and radio

Ownership

State Owned

News Summary:

On November 28, 2025, Saarländischer Rundfunk announced it would examine savings opportunities for the German Radio Philharmonic Saarbrücken Kaiserslautern (DRP) in collaboration with Südwestrundfunk (SWR). The two broadcasting corporations are considering options over a year to find alternative financing, including sponsors, to avert a threatened downsizing of the DRP.

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Saarlandischer Rundfunk offers 6 products in the media and telecoms services industry. Saarlandischer Rundfunk's product portfolio comprises of broadcast television and radio.
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Saarlandischer Rundfunk's revenues were less than $250M in 2023. Caretta Research has split Saarlandischer Rundfunk's revenue into 2 different product categories, the largest of which is linear (local broadcaster). For full access to Saarlandischer Rundfunk's revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.
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Saarlandischer Rundfunk currently holds 5 broadcasting rights for sports competitions including winter sports, multi-sport and cycling.

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