ZDF
Organizations & Companies abbreviation · Media and Broadcasting
| Stands for | Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen |
|---|---|
| Categories | Organizations & Companies |
ZDF stands for Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen, a media and broadcasting abbreviation.
German national public television broadcaster, airing news programs such as heute and drama, sports and entertainment. Headquartered in Mainz.
Example: The match will be shown live on ZDF.
Usage notes
The name means "Second German Television". It began broadcasting on April 1, 1963, as the second national channel alongside ARD. It is funded mainly by the household broadcasting fee.
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