BR - Bayerischer Rundfunk
Broadcast Media Production and DistributionBavaria, Germany1001-5000 Employees
BR - Bayerischer Rundfunk is a sizable regional broadcaster based in Munich, Bavaria, operating in the broadcast media production and distribution sector. It provides information, culture, knowledge, and entertainment for audiences in Bavaria across radio, television, and digital channels such as the Mediathek and BR24, as well as on social media. Its orchestras and choir have international audiences, reflecting a strong cultural dimension in its programming. As a member of the ARD consortium, BR contributes to media diversity through a range of high-quality offerings. In September 2023, BR launched an Instagram account in collaboration with SWR to bring historical figure Sophie Scholl into the present through social media. The initiative illustrates BR's approach to reaching broader audiences across platforms while maintaining its regional focus.