media regulation

Understand, track and monitor the changing face of media regulation with Cullen International. Derived from trusted sources, our expert analysis and benchmarks help organisations across Europe and the Americas stay informed on the latest developments and act with confidence in a fast-moving environment.

general topics covered

(Social) media platforms

The rise of platforms and services like YouTube, Netflix, Spotify and Facebook has created a host of new challenges for regulators, government and industry. We help you stay informed on the latest developments, understand the context of different national and international reforms, and grasp their implications.

  • The EU Audiovisual Media Services Directive
  • Video sharing platforms
  • Pay TV platforms
  • Social media platforms
  • Streaming websites
Public policy objectives

Get a global perspective on how public policy objectives are translated into regulation with our independent Media intelligence service. Understand the agenda, track and compare different national regimes, and anticipate change. Topics covered include:

  • Media ownership and pluralism
  • Fake news
  • Media literacy
  • Protecting minors
  • Must carry and findability
  • Public service broadcasting
  • Quotas
  • Fighting online piracy
Funding the creative industries

A more diverse media landscape is driving new and more complex forms of funding and investment. We provide expert intelligence and insight on the regulatory opportunities, risk factors and barriers to growth for the content and communications industries and policy makers in the 21st century, covering topics such as:

  • Special taxes
  • Advertising, sponsorship, product placement
  • Copyright
Media distribution

Get access to structured information on rules on content acquisition and media distribution in different territories, as well as unbiased intelligence on the competition issues arising from premium content and exclusivity arrangements. Topics covered include:

  • Premium content
  • Sports rights
  • Media chronology

geographical coverage

Americas (Data sheet)
Europe (Data sheet)

We’re trusted across the globe for our wide-ranging expertise in media regulation. See our datasheets for more information on our services’ geographical coverage, including the full list of countries, organisations, and topics we report on.

latest intelligence

EU Digital & Media Weekly Report
17 November 24 Javier Huerta Bravo

This report gathers policy and regulatory developments at EU level covered by Cullen International’s Digital Economy and Media services during the last week. It also lists events taking place this week.

Candidate-Commissioner for media Henna Virkkunen plans swift and rigorous enforcement of the Digital Services Act
14 November 24 Laura Sboarina

During her hearing, the Finnish Commissioner-designate explained her commitment to a full application of the Digital Services Act, with a swift and rigorous use of enforcement and oversight powers, including when it comes to protecting minors from addictive design of services and algorithms misuse. She also stressed the need to make sure creators are remunerated for the use of their works, including by AI companies.

EU Digital & Media Weekly Report
10 November 24 Elisar Bashir

This report gathers policy and regulatory developments at EU level covered by Cullen International’s Digital Economy and Media services during the last week. It also lists events taking place this week.

Hearing of Commissioner-designate Michael McGrath (Democracy, Justice and the Rule of Law)
06 November 24 Laura Sboarina

During his hearing, the Irish Commissioner-designated gave details about the upcoming Democracy Shield and the Digital Fairness Act.

Hearing of Commissioner-designate Glenn Micallef (Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture and Sport)
05 November 24 Jerome Dheur

The Commissioner-designate gives further details on the initiatives he intends to adopt under his mandate, such as an action plan to fight cyberbullying and an artificial intelligence (AI) strategy for the culture and creative industries.

Implementation of the Digital Services Act: EU Commission implementing regulation on transparency reports
05 November 24 Michele Ledger

A new Commission implementing regulation specifies the templates and timelines for transparency reports.

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