Press releases

Ingolstadt, 30.06.2010: Buy, bet and get your money back! Media Markt, Germany’s Number One electrical goods retailer, now launches the biggest World Cup bet of all times. The offer to all customers: if the German national squad wins the title in the FIFA World Cup South Africa 2010™, then Media Markt will reimburse the full purchase price of a new TV or beamer starting from a merchandise value of € 500. This campaign is only available on Thursday, July 1, 2010 and Friday, July 2, 2010.

Ingolstadt, 14.06.2010: A country-wide sales promotion carried out by Media Markt, Germany’s Number One consumer electronics retailer, revealed that approximately 12 percent of Media Markt’s customers are confident that the German team will win the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. If they are right, they will not only be able to enjoy the title victory but also the complete refund of the purchase price of a new television.

Ingolstadt, 12.06.2010. Saturn has a big heart for football fans. From now until June 19, everyone who purchases an article for a price of at least € 499 at one of the electrical goods stores will receive a gift card for a value of € 100. The only requirement for receiving the bonus: you have to demonstrate that you are a football fan, i.e. come to the store with the corresponding outfit - and only your imagination defines the limits for your outfit.

Ingolstadt, 1.6.2010: Saturn is in the grip of World Cup fever and has come up with a unique special offer just in time for the football world championship. During the period from 7 to 12 June 2010 and at Saturn stores only, customers can purchase a four-pack of Deutsche Bahn (DB) train tickets that will allow them to travel within Germany for just 122 euros. A fan pack containing everything fans need to cheer on the German national team during live broadcasts of the games is being thrown in for free.

Ingolstadt, 28.05.2010: The consumer electronics chain Saturn is launching new TV ads in celebration of the FIFA World Cup 2010 in South Africa. As from 29 May, football fans of various nationalities will be romping about in Alice Cooper’s bar in outer space, and the rock legend and his alien regulars will gently poke fun at them. The World Cup-oriented advertising campaign will also include radio ads, printed advertising, posters, an online presence and POS material.

Ingolstadt, 24.05.2010: The football world championship was never so exciting! Media Markt is causing a sensation shortly before the kick-off of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™. From 25 to 29 May 2010, Germany’s Number One consumer electronics retailer will be offering “free” television sets. During these five days, customers can make a guess as to how far the German national football team will go in the World Cup. If their prediction is right, they can save themselves anywhere from 10 to 100 percent on the purchase price of their TV set. Anyone betting on Germany becoming the world champion will get the full purchase price refunded - provided our team wins the World Cup.

Ingolstadt, 4.5.2010: The Media-Saturn Group is maintaining its growth trajectory. Today, Tuesday, 4 May 2010, Saturn opened its 250th store worldwide in Lyon, France. The new store is located in the largest city-center shopping mall in continental Europe, La Part-Dieu.

Ingolstadt, 28.04.2010: Today, further proceeds collected from the employees of Media-Saturn in the raffle at the year-end party 2009 were presented to 14 select non-profit organizations in the Ingolstadt region thus serving a good cause.

Ingolstadt, 26.04.2010: Saturn is launching advanced ticket sales for gamescom, the largest trade fair and event highlight for interactive games and entertainment, this coming Monday, 3 May 2010. From 19 to 22 August 2010, the trade fair grounds in Cologne will once again become a pilgrimage site for computer games fans wanting information about the latest trends and innovations in the interactive entertainment sector. Anyone wanting to join in the fun can purchase the highly coveted tickets at Saturn stores throughout Germany.

Ingolstadt, 14.04.2010: Celebrating for a good cause - that has been a tradition at the Media-Saturn Group for many years. The proceeds from the raffle held at the group’s year-end party once again benefit charitable organizations in the Ingolstadt region.

Ingolstadt, 23.03.2010: The Saturn consumer electronics chain is launching into spring with a new Easter advertising campaign. As from 24 March, patrons of Cooper’s Bar will be receiving a visit from a real live bunny, played by Janine Habeck, a model and Playmate of the Year 2004. As always, the barkeeper, played by rock legend Alice Cooper, has everything under control. The Easter advertising campaign comprises TV and radio ads, printed advertising, posters, an online presence and POS material.

Ingolstadt, 18.01.2010: Who has passion for electronic consumer goods? Who wants to launch an exciting career at Europe’s electronics retailer Number One? Together with the University of Applied Sciences Ingolstadt the Media-Saturn Group offers the study program “International Retail Management”. Students from all over the world come to Germany to study Retail Management, and to become business graduates and - believe it or not - even get paid by Media-Saturn. Another great advantage of the program: They can combine in-depth academic studies with internships in our 16 European countries - the ideal starting point for an international career. As this program has just been launched in autumn 2009 we have started a creative contest for talented students to promote this career opportunity allover Europe.

Ingolstadt, 4.1.2010: Media Markt’s launch into China has been signed and sealed. At the end of last year, the Media-Saturn Group signed a joint venture agreement with a Chinese partner, the Foxconn Technology Group, regarding expansion in China. This agreement has now been confirmed by the supervisory bodies at both Media-Saturn and Foxconn. Responsibility for strategic management and business operations for the joint venture will lie with Media-Saturn. As an experienced local partner, Foxconn, the largest manufacturer of electronics and computer components worldwide, will provide Media-Saturn with support for its market launch.

Ingolstadt, 02.01.2010: Also this year, Saturn traditionally starts into the New Year with an attention-drawing advertising campaign. On January 2, all customers of the electrical goods chain across Germany will receive a € 15 voucher for every € 100 spent.