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 Services Act: EU Court dismisses Zalando’s appeal against its designation as very large online platform
04 September 25 Laura Sboarina

On 3 September 2025, the General Court of the EU ruled in favour of the European Commission’s decision to designate Zalando as a very large online platform under the Digital Services Act.

Brazil issues guidelines for new digital television system and adopts ATSC 3.0 standard
02 September 25 Pedro Miranda

The new Brazilian digital terrestrial television (DTT) system will feature higher-quality audio and video resolution, reception on mobile handsets, and integration of over-the-air and internet content. The government expects the transition to the new system to take up to 15 years.

Italy: recent developments in the media sector
19 August 25 Laura Sboarina

This report highlights recent developments since May 2025: new rules for influencers; amendments to piracy regulation; developments on publishers' rights; enquiries on audience measurement and HbbTV; consultations on web accessibility and prominence of radio services in cars.

United Kingdom: recent developments in the media sector
12 August 25 Michele Ledger

This report highlights developments since the end of April 2025: Ofcom calls for urgent action to strengthen and maintain PSM; YouTube becomes a direct competitor to ad-funded TV services; online age checks enter into force amid surge in VPN downloads; repeal of the video-sharing platform regime; and more.

A detailed look at Mexico's new telecoms and broadcasting law
12 August 25 Jose Jehuda Garcia

The Mexican government published a new Telecommunications and Broadcasting Law, which repeals the previous Federal Law on Telecommunications and Broadcasting of 2014. The new law provides for, amongst other things, more government control over the sector, a new institutional regulatory framework and a larger role for the state-owned operator, CFE.

Germany: recent developments in the media sector
30 July 25 Michele Ledger

This report highlights recent developments since the end of April 2025: selection of media services that will need to be predominantly displayed on media interfaces, implementation of EU regulations, calls for reform of the media concentration law and more.

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