From quality producer to global media house for families
The story of Your Family Entertainment AG is a journey through the evolution of the media landscape. For over 40 years, we have stood for values-based, non-violent, and entertaining content that has captivated generations of children and families.
What began as a traditional TV production company has evolved into an agile, globally operating media enterprise with one of Europe’s largest independent libraries of children’s and family entertainment.
Initiation of an internal strategy project to sustainably increase revenue levels. The focus is on renewing the content portfolio through new productions, co-productions, and the acquisition of licenses for current, in-demand programs.
2023 will be a strategic transition year with a strong focus on the integration of artificial intelligence (AI). Investments will be made in expertise and technologies to scale content through AI-powered language versions, improve image quality, and optimize content analysis.
YFE is awarded the 10th award of the International Brand Colloquium for its tireless efforts against sensory overload and violence in children's television.
In collaboration with 361/DRX, YFE launched its first NFT (Non-Fungible Token) collections based on the iconic brands "Fix & Foxi" and "Moorhuhn". Augmented reality was used to bring the digital collectibles to life in the real world.
Genius Brands International, Inc. (now Kartoon Studios, Inc.), a leading US media company, becomes the new majority shareholder through a strategic investment. This marks the beginning of a new era of international expansion and cooperation under the shared motto "Content with a Purpose".
We are increasing the global distribution of our content and channels via digital platforms (FAST channels, streaming services) and establishing new distribution partnerships worldwide.
RiC began its international expansion under the name RiC.today. This channel broadcasts award-winning, educational series in English and German and, under the motto "Learning by Laughing," targets markets in Central and Eastern Europe.
The channel "Fix&Foxi TV" wins the Eutelsat TV Award in the category "Children's Channel".
The pay-TV channel was renamed "Fix&Foxi TV" to combine the strength of the well-known German comic brand with the quality of high-end television content and to drive international expansion. Three feeds in seven languages bring high-quality content to the world.
RiC the Raven launches on free-to-air television on September 10, 2012.
As a private children's and family channel, RiC positions itself with popular European programs as a values-oriented alternative to American and Asian-influenced content in German-speaking countries (Germany, Austria, Switzerland).
The pay-TV channel "yourfamily" (later "Fix&Foxi TV") is awarded the prestigious HOT BIRD™ TV Award.
The first in-house pay-TV channel, yourfamilyentertainment, is launched and broadcasts educational formats for preschool children, cartoon series for children, and entertainment programs for the whole family.
On July 12, 2006, the Annual General Meeting resolved to rename RTV Family Entertainment to Your Family Entertainment (YFE).
The rebranding to Your Family Entertainment AG (YFE) underscores the clear strategic focus on the core business: high-quality entertainment for the whole family.
F&M Film- und Medien Beteiligungs GmbH, based in Vienna, is acquiring Ravensburger AG's entire 90% stake in RTV.
This restructuring will set the course for the future and generate new momentum.
RTV shares have been listed on the Neuer Markt (New Market) since June 8, 1999. By June 30, 1999, shareholders who had invested from the beginning had more than quintupled their capital.
RTV becomes a founding member of the television channels Sat.1 and Nickelodeon. Successful productions and partnerships form the foundation of our reputation as a leading company in the industry.
The company's roots lie in the founding of Ravensburger Film + TV GmbH, a subsidiary of the well-known games and book publisher. From the very beginning, the focus was on producing high-quality family entertainment.