The acquisition marks a strategic move by the ten-year-old outfit, allowing Insight TV to expand its capabilities in premium factual storytelling while maintaining OTF’s operations and brand identity.
Insight TV, the growing Amsterdam-based global channel group and FAST streaming specialist in high-impact factual, travel and food, adventure, outdoors, wildlife, auto and sports content, has announced the asset acquisition of award-winning factual content company Off the Fence (OTF), following a transitional period under ZDF Studios.
The acquisition marks a strategic move by the ten-year-old outfit, allowing Insight TV to expand its capabilities in premium factual storytelling while maintaining OTF’s operations and brand identity. Key staff at OTF have been retained with select roles integrated into Insight TV’s commercial, legal, and acquisitions teams. In line with Insight TV’s evolving third-party and co-production model, the decision was made not to continue with OTF’s in-house production arm. A number of roles have been impacted, and both companies are working closely with those affected — with a focus on long-term opportunity, not reduction.
Insight TV’s CEO Viktoriia Tkachenko said: “Both Insight TV and Off the Fence were founded on a shared belief in the transformative power of storytelling and are aligned in their mission to deliver visually stunning, emotionally resonant content to global audiences. We’re happy to share that Off the Fence will continue to operate as a distinct brand within the same group, serving as a springboard for further growth, collaboration and innovation. Having worked closely together since 2020, particularly across our INWILD and INTRAVEL channels, this move deepens our shared commitment to delivering premium factual content on a global scale.”
Insight TV currently operates seven channels and is widely recognized for its focus on high-quality 4K UHD content. Since its launch in 2015, the company has positioned itself as a pioneer in immersive storytelling, creating and distributing original content in over 60 countries and available on over 185 platforms in 12 languages. With both free and subscription-based models, Insight TV is accessible across multiple platforms and devices worldwide. This acquisition enhances Insight TV’s dual business model and reinforces its commitment to delivering dynamic, factual, and cinematic content that resonates across cultures and generations.
Bo Stehmeier, CEO of Off the Fence, commented: “The move brings together clear complementary aspects of both businesses that are crucial in an adapting media environment. In the very near future, we will be able to offer a complete set of services and partnerships for the factual storytelling community, its audiences and brands. Like OTF, Insight TV is passionate about connecting global audiences through inspiring narratives and authentic real-life content.”
