[2] It was founded in 2007 as a holding company for the German television, broadcasting and content production businesses of the RTL Group, which is majority-owned by Bertelsmann.

[12] In 2009, RTL, VOX, N-tv, and other channels moved into a joint broadcasting center in Cologne-Deutz, to achieve synergy effects not only organizationally but also through physical proximity.

[23] On 6 August 2021, RTL Deutschland announced their acquisition of Gruner + Jahr for €230 million euros (excluding without debt).

The majority of their programming consists of self-developed formats and in-house productions, supplemented by international series and shows.

Mediengruppe RTL Deutschland GmbH operates as a limited liability company (Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung).

In addition, there is revenue from licenses for content conceived and produced on behalf of third parties; subscriptions to offerings such as TV NOW account for another share.