ProSiebenSat.1 Group reported stable revenues amid challenging economic conditions, demonstrating significant growth in its streaming platform Joyn while strategically divesting from Verivox to focus on entertainment.

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ProSiebenSat.1 Group, a prominent player in the German media landscape, reported a consolidated revenue of €855 million for the first quarter of 2025, maintaining stability despite a slight decrease of 1% compared to the previous year. This performance was primarily impacted by a decline in the highly profitable yet economically sensitive linear TV advertising sector, which saw an adjusted EBITDA drop of 39% to €44 million. Notably, their streaming platform Joyn achieved its best quarter since inception, contrasting the downturn in traditional TV with significant growth in digital entertainment.

Driving this growth, Joyn expanded its market reach and achieved record user engagement. Furthermore, the company's strategic pivot towards digital entertainment underscores its commitment to adapting in a shifting media landscape, bolstered by an increase in revenues from distribution and production segments.

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