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ZDF Mediathek Goes Live on Zattoo via Direct Links

A direct‑link model routes viewers from Zattoo to ZDF’s player for simpler discovery.

Overview

  • Zattoo now surfaces ZDF shows in search and on its start page, with one click taking users to the original ZDF stream.
  • The rollout covers web browsers plus Apple devices, Android devices and Amazon Fire TV at launch.
  • Content remains hosted by ZDF rather than Zattoo, mirroring the ARD integration introduced in October.
  • The cooperation is available to audiences in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, expanding reach for public‑service programming.
  • ZDF’s Florian Kumb cites easier access and greater reach as goals, while Zattoo CEO Roger Elsener calls the pact a milestone toward simpler viewing; examples highlighted include heute, Terra X, heute‑show and the forthcoming Ku’damm 77 release from December 30.