The CD series „Hit Giganten“ now counts as one of the biggest successes in the field of TV-driven compilations of the past years. Since 2003, when the first “Hit Giganten” CD was released, over 1 million people have purchased the CDs. Until today, 18 different themes have been released in this series. The producers of the TV show “Hit Giganten” - which is broadcasted on SAT.1 - Constantin Entertainment and Maxi Media, recently celebrated this success with all relevant media partners.

On Saturday, January 21^st, more than 3 million viewers tuned in to the most recent episode “Hit Giganten – Hits of the 70ies”. The CD to this show, that consists of about 40 70ies classics, was released on January 13^th. In 2006 six new themes will be broadcasted on TV and released on CD, bestselling CD of the series last year was “Hit Giganten – Rock Songs”.

Uli Järkel, Senior Vice President Strategic Marketing at SONY BMG, comments the success as follows: “It takes a brilliant concept, an entertaining host, a great TV station and many fantastic artists to sell more than a million compilations. We are very proud and happy to be a part of this story and are looking forward to many more golden records in the future.”

The picture shows ( f.l.t.r. ):

Margarethe Konrad ( Redaktion Hit-Giganten )
Edda Kraft ( SAT.1 )
Edgar Berger ( President SONY BMG Germany )
Jürgen Hohmann ( management Maxi Media )
Matthias Alberti ( Head of Entertainment SAT.1 )
Otto Steiner ( management Constantin Entertainment )
Uli Järkel ( Senior Vice President Strategic Marketing SONY BMG )