Public Value Check
ORF Public Value has asked scientists from Austrian educational institutions to assess the value and benefit of the award-winning work. The quotes:
"Creatively prepared historical documentaries that address the connections between historical developments and today's achievements are important building blocks for democracy education. Focusing on historically sometimes overlooked yet influential women is timely and important. Storytelling that makes history tangible through individual fates brings seemingly dusty history into the present."
Mag.a Gisela Reiter, FH Wien
"The ORF documentary series "Austria - The Whole Story" is a significant public service format that contributes to historical education and promotes understanding of the political foundations of Austria. The series helps to understand Austrian identity by preparing central events such as the Revolution of 1848 and its role in the emergence of democracy. In times when democracy is under pressure, this historical analysis strengthens awareness of democratic processes and political participation.
The series offers a scientifically sound and differentiated portrayal of events, supported by expert interviews, which enhances the credibility of the series. In an era of fake news, ORF ensures reliable information with fact-based, high-quality productions. The mix of scenic reenactments, expert interviews, and archival material makes complex historical topics accessible and understandable, appealing to a wide audience - from students to older people. Thus, ORF fulfills its educational mandate and creates cultural added value."
Dr.in Denise Voci B.A., M.A., University of Klagenfurt
Further contributions to the discourse on public service quality and the documentation of Public Value are published by ORF in the publication series "PUBLIC VALUE TEXTS." Over 300 scientists and media professionals have published relevant views on the quality debate there. On the topic of the relevant Public Value category, for example, by Univ.-Prof. Dr. Karl Vocelka, Dr.in Corina Wenzel on the "Cultural Memory Function" or by DDr.in Julia Wippersberg ("Public Value - Identity Formation on Austrian and European Level through Broadcasting Programs"; previous Public Value reports have also dealt with aspects of contemporary history on TV, such as Tom Matzek on "Identity - Measuring Austria" in the report 22/23.
All editions of "PUBLIC VALUE TEXTS" and various scientific studies on Public Value can be found here:
ORF Public Value - TEXTS (documents only available in german)
ORF Public Value - STUDIE (documents only available in german)
Identity as a Public Value Category
The category "Identity" documents ORF's performance in Austrian contemporary history, tradition, customs, sports, and social development. The category is based on the following passages from ORF regulations:
ORF Law
§ 4. (1) The Austrian Broadcasting Corporation must ensure the promotion of Austrian identity in the context of European history and integration. (4) Furthermore, it must pay special attention to the cultural uniqueness, history, and political and cultural independence of Austria as well as the federal structure of the Republic in the production of radio and television programs and other offerings.
ORF Code of Conduct
The authenticity of the portrayal must be guaranteed in every case. Journalistically relevant circumstances for the creation of a contribution must be made recognizable: e.g., special conditions, circumstances, and developments during filming or when (due to trade secrets) material must be used that the person or institution to which the contribution refers has provided. The audience must be able to rely on the fact that any manipulative portrayal or staging is avoided in the reporting.
ORF Quality Profile
Austrian German as part of Austrian identity should be reflected in ORF entertainment formats, as well as gender-appropriate language as an act of equality between women and men.
ORF Mission Statement
ORF, as an institution of Austrian public life, is the electronic leading medium of the country, bearer and promoter of Austrian identity, culture, and quality.
Figures & Data
Below you will find exemplary figures that document the fulfillment of the public service mandate and the associated media quality. (Figures & Data only available in german.) Further information can be found in the ORF annual report to the Federal Chancellor and regulatory authority, the transparency report, the business and sustainability report, as well as the reports on equality (ORF Public Value - DOCUMENTS), the action plan for accessibility, or the annual and consolidated financial statements of ORF.
Exemplary Figures
"Menschen und Mächte" - Top 5 | 20x ausgestrahlt
| Sendungsname | Sender | Datum | Tsd. |
| Alexander van der Bellen - Vom Flüchtlingskind zum Präsidenten | ORF 2 | 18.01. | 501 |
| Geheimsache Lucona - Die dunkle Macht des Udo Proksch | ORF 2 | 29.12. | 304 |
| Der Patronenkönig - Das unheimliche Leben des Fritz Mandl | ORF 2 | 24.04. | 277 |
| Windeln Wünsche Wirklichkeit - 100 Jahre Muttertag | ORF 2 | 09.05. | 240 |
| Radio macht Geschichte | ORF 2 | 16.10. | 216 |
| Sendungsname | Sender | Datum | Tsd. |
| Apokalypse: D Day 2 | ORF III | 06.06. | 196 |
| Galtür: Die Chronik einer Katastrophe | ORF III | 13.01. | 172 |
| 1954 Blons: Die größte Lawinenkatastrophe in den Alpen | ORF III | 13.01. | 161 |
| Apokalypse D Day 1 | ORF III | 06.06. | 153 |
| Die Katastrophe von Kaprun | ORF III | 13.01. | 129 |
| Sendung | Sendetermin | Sendungsbeginn |
| Radio Burgenland | ||
| Kroatische Nachrichten | Mo-Sa | |
| Kroatisches Journal | So-Fr | 18:04 |
| "Misao za smisao" (kroatische Regionalsendung) | Sa | 18:12 |
| Kroatische Magazinsendungen | Mo-So | 18:15 |
| Mehrsprachiges Volksgruppenmagazin | Mo | 20:04 |
| "Musikmosaik" | Mi | 20:04 |
| Radio Kärnten | ||
| "Dežela ob Dravi / Land an der Drau" | Mi | 21:03 |
| "Dobro jutro Koroška / Guten Morgen Kärnten" | So, Feiertag | 06:05 |
| "Servus, Srečno, Ciao" | Mo-Fr | 16:03 / 17:10 / 18:08 |
| Sendung | Sender | Sendezeit |
| WIR | Češi, Hrvati, Magyarok, Roma, Slováci, Slovenci | ORF 2 | Freitags zweiwöchentlich 10:40 |
| Dober dan, Koroška | ORF 2 | Montags Nachtprogramm |
| Dobar dan Hrvati | ORF 2 | Montags Nachtprogramm |
| Adj' Isten magyarok | ORF III | 6x jährlich |
| České Ozvĕny / Slovenské Ozveny | ORF III | 6x jährlich |
| Romano Dikipe | ORF III | 6x jährlich |
| "Slowenien Magazin" (Zulieferung von RTV Slovenija mit redaktioneller Betreuung durch ORF) | 3sat | ca. 14-tägig Nachtprogramm |
