‘Family Feud’ Creator RTL Sells More Show Franchises as Ads Slow
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RTL Group SA, the producer behind TV hits such as “Family Feud” and “American Idol,” is relying on tweaks to proven formulas and investments in digital and pay-TV to fuel growth as Europe’s ad market stalls.
Formats like dating show “Take Me Out,” where 30 women determine the fate of a single male contestant, and prison drama “Wentworth” and oldies including the “Got Talent” franchise are being adapted for new markets to expand revenue, RTL Co-Chief Executive Officer Guillaume De Posch said today.