Funny. So far, public broadcasting has specifically highlighted its independence as its special feature. But where is that independence when ZDF makes deals with business to present products favorably in series and thus engage in disguised advertising? And now we're supposed to increase fees on top of that?
Cultural programs and interesting documentaries are banished to the margins around midnight, but silly trivial shows get prime time slots. And the whole thing nicely sponsored and corrupt. How does something like that align with the mission of public broadcasting?
At Telepolis News (04.04.2004) there's the original article.