Dirk Ritters
Audio Enthusiast · Entrepreneur · Software Architect · Radio Producer · Programmatic Expert · Consultant
Get in touchAbout me
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.
Awards
2024
MIT Certification
2018
Radio Advertising Award Silver
2017
AWS Solutions Architect
2016
1st Place Media Hack Day
Career
Recent
In the past
Founder/CTO
waveads GmbH
Strategic Consultancy
Spadebill Media Consulting (for several radio stations)
Strategic Consultancy
ICS/Wacken Open Air
Founder/CEO
wquadrat medien GmbH
Focus
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
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
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
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
Audio Streaming
Consultancy on developing an audio streaming solution for broadcasting Bundesliga football, partly based on AWS.
Clients: 90elf/RCD, Amazon Music
Ad-Insertion
Planning of comprehensive ad-insertion solutions for audio, including yield management components.
Clients: RTL Radio Deutschland, RMS
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
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)
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.
Programmatic Audio Day (2016)
Organization and presentation together with Frank Nolte (AudioStep/Spotify).
Programmatic Audio Day (2017)
For the second time, organization and presentation together with Frank Nolte.
Programmatic Audio Day (2018)
For the third time, organization and presentation together with Frank Nolte.
Contact
You'd like to know more about me or have any questions? Then get in touch!
Kiel, Germany
+49 431 301 404 800





