Dirk Ritters

Audio Enthusiast · Entrepreneur · Software Architect · Radio Producer · Programmatic Expert · Consultant

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Hello, my name is Dirk Ritters. I am a versatile individual, which is also reflected in my quite diverse resume.

On the one hand, I am passionate about audio and have worked as a host and editor for radio stations like "delta radio" at an early age. At the same time, I have also gained profound knowledge in the digital field through my work for agencies and portals such as schleswig-holstein.de or hamburg.de.

That's why I still support media companies in digital transformation and currently hold the position of Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) at RTL Radio Deutschland, a holding company that is involved in 17 radio stations in eleven federal states. My focus is on building technical infrastructures and conveying know-how in handling modern systems for digital marketing as well as finding new revenue streams like "Programmatic Radio".

With my own company "MEDIACODERS," I advise teams on the planning and implementation of software projects based on Amazon Web Services. In this context, I earned the Cloud Solutions Architect (Associate) certificate for the first time in 2017. Based on the AWS Well-Architected Framework, we have also developed a coaching program in the area of Tech/Software Due Diligence at "MEDIACODERS" and have already supported numerous companies in financing phases.

If I have some spare time, I enjoy organizing specialized events related to audio/radio and the digital world, such as the "Radio Hack Day" in 2013 or the "Programmatic Audio Day" from 2016 to 2018.

Through the diverse stages in my life, I have acquired profound knowledge in software architecture, cloud technology, Kanban, digital transformation, project management, leadership, OKR, audio/radio streaming, and programmatic advertising. I am happy to bring this expertise to my work.

Skills & Languages

Skills

Programmatic Advertising
Expert
Management
Advanced
Radio/Audio-Production
Enthusiast

Languages

German
Native Language
English
Fluent, Contractual Level
Spanish
Basics

Credentials

RTL Radio Deutschland Antenne Amazon 90elf Wacken Open Air RMS

Awards

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2024

MIT Certification
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2018

Radio Advertising Award Silver
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2017

AWS Solutions Architect
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2016

1st Place Media Hack Day

Career

Recent

2024 - today

Chief Revenue Officer

RTL Radio Deutschland

2013 - today

Founder/CEO

MEDIACODERS Software & Services GmbH

2018 - today

goodpoint. Fellows

Member of the Fellows-Network

In the past

2018 - 2023

Chief Digital Sales Officer

RTL Radio Deutschland

2016 - 2019

Founder/CTO

waveads GmbH

2016 - 2017

Consultant Audio

Amazon Music

2011 - 2015

Consultant Digital Sales

Radio Marketing Service

2008 - 2017

Strategic Consultancy

Spadebill Media Consulting (for several radio stations)

2008 - 2013

Strategic Consultancy

ICS/Wacken Open Air

2001 - 2007

Founder/CEO

wquadrat medien GmbH

Focus

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Ad-Tech Stack

Planning, setup, and operation of a complete Ad-Tech stack from various providers for audio and display.

Clients: schleswig-holstein.de/hamburg.de, RMS, RTL Radio Deutschland

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Programmatic Advertising

Planning, setup, and operation of a programmatic sales solution for publishers consisting of ad server, SSP, supply concept, and yield management.

Client: RTL Radio Deutschland

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Analytics and Dashboards

Setup of big data solutions, including ETL based on AWS Glue and AWS Athena, with visualization based on Google Studio and AWS Quick Sight.

Clients: Bayerische Lokalradio-Werbung, RTL Deutschland, RMS

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Data and GDPR

Consultancy on developing GDPR/TTDSG-compliant solutions for 1st party data with integration into a DMP to use (anonymized) cohorts in digital marketing.

Client: RTL Radio Deutschland

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Audio Streaming

Consultancy on developing an audio streaming solution for broadcasting Bundesliga football, partly based on AWS.

Clients: 90elf/RCD, Amazon Music

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Ad-Insertion

Planning of comprehensive ad-insertion solutions for audio, including yield management components.

Clients: RTL Radio Deutschland, RMS

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Software Development

Establishment of and change management in technical teams for the operation and development of a software solution in the area of ticketing and employee management for festivals.

Client: ICS/Wacken Open Air

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Management

(Interim) management of tech and digital sales teams, including the introduction of objectives and key results to achieve goals and team development.

Clients: Upon request

Videos

Radio Hack Day (2013)

Radio Hack Day (2013)

June 28–30, 2013 · Supermarkt, Berlin

Organization and presentation of Germany's 1st Radio Hack Days in Berlin, bringing together hack teams and featuring exciting presentations on the future of radio in the digital world.

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Programmatic Audio Day (2016)

Programmatic Audio Day (2016)

March 3, 2016 · Penthouse Unternehmerclub, Berlin

Organization and presentation together with Frank Nolte (AudioStep/Spotify).

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Programmatic Audio Day (2017)

Programmatic Audio Day (2017)

February 23, 2017 · Total Tower, Berlin

For the second time, organization and presentation together with Frank Nolte.

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Programmatic Audio Day (2018)

Programmatic Audio Day (2018)

March 1, 2018 · Rocket Tower, Berlin

For the third time, organization and presentation together with Frank Nolte.

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Contact

You'd like to know more about me or have any questions? Then get in touch!

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Location

Kiel, Germany

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Telephone

+49 431 301 404 800

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