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Franken Fernsehen is a German private regional television channel operating in the local news and information format. The primary language of broadcasting is German. The channel is based in Nuremberg, Bavaria, at Südwestpark 73 in the city's Südwestpark district . Franken Fernsehen was launched on November 1, 1995, under the name Franken Life, and has since established itself as a successful regional broadcaster serving Middle Franconia . The channel is owned and operated by TVF Fernsehen in Franken Programm GmbH, with Helge Maaß serving as managing director and Philipp Waldmann as editorial director . The channel employs approximately 40 staff members across editorial, sales, administration, and in-house advertising production departments .
On air, Franken Fernsehen features a mix of local news bulletins, regional magazines, sports coverage, quiz shows, and lifestyle programs. The flagship program is Guten Abend Franken, a daily regional magazine that airs multiple times throughout the day, providing current news and reports from the Nuremberg metropolitan area . Another key program is TOTO Sportkabine, which delivers sports news and updates, airing multiple times daily at half-hour intervals . The channel also produces Franken Plus - Das Magazin, a regional magazine, and Bilder deines Lebens, a guide magazine focusing on people and lifestyle topics . Additional programming includes Hä - Das Straßenquiz, a street quiz show, Kirche in Bayern covering religious topics, and Bayern Regional, a regional magazine produced in cooperation with other Bavarian local broadcasters .
Beyond its regular schedule, Franken Fernsehen produces specialized programming that reflects the culture, economy, and politics of the Franconia region. The channel airs Das Schnelle Gericht, a program format, as well as Kuhl & Kultig, a magazine covering society and culture . IHK TV focuses on economic and business topics in partnership with the Chamber of Industry and Commerce. The channel's programming philosophy is summarized by its credo: We are closer, meaning the channel strives to be close to the topics, people, events, and spirit of the region . The channel also produces commissioned work and advertising productions for regional businesses and organizations .
Franken Fernsehen is available through multiple distribution platforms. The channel broadcasts 24 hours a day on cable networks including Vodafone and PŸUR, and can be received via satellite on the Franken Plus HD channel on Astra 1L at 19.2 degrees east . The channel also airs a 30-minute local programming window on RTL weekdays from 6:00 pm to 6:30 pm . Viewers can watch online the live broadcast of Franken Fernsehen through the official Franken Fernsehen website and the Franken Fernsehen mobile application. Online television of Franken Fernsehen is also accessible on streaming platforms such as waipu.tv, Zattoo, Magenta TV, and 1&1 HD TV . The channel offers a media library with on-demand access to programs and is available via HbbTV on smart televisions. The channel also maintains a presence on social media platforms such as Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and Instagram, where it shares program highlights and regional news .
Franken Fernsehen strives to be the primary source of local news and information for the Nuremberg metropolitan region, serving the cities of Nuremberg, Fürth, Erlangen, and the entire Middle Franconia district. The mission of the channel is to complement national and state-wide programming with up-to-date reports about events from the viewers' immediate surroundings, to promote local culture and traditions, and to provide a platform for regional businesses, organizations, and sports clubs. The channel positions itself as an identity-forming medium for the Franconia region, offering a unique program environment for local advertising partners and sponsors. Thanks to modern digital platforms, Franken Fernsehen provides the opportunity to watch online the live broadcast on any device - from smartphones to Smart TVs - ensuring that residents of Middle Franconia and former Franconians living elsewhere in Germany or abroad can stay connected to their home region wherever they are .







