RTL Stands by Stefan Raab Deal as Executive Downplays Linear Ratings
RTL says streaming performance, time-shifted viewing and media attention justify the commitment.
Overview
- Programming chief Inga Leschek told Spiegel the broadcaster remains confident in Stefan Raab despite weak live TV figures.
- She argued that success must include RTL+ streaming and delayed viewing, but the network has not published those metrics.
- Raab’s recent formats have underperformed in linear ratings, and a comeback show was taken off the air in May.
- Leschek highlighted Raab’s visibility, citing 74,000 media articles about him since he joined RTL.
- An OK! report claimed internal frustration over performance, which RTL rejected as it stressed that creative processes require time.