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
25 January 26 Miljana Todorovic

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

Online piracy of live events: Commissioner Micallef says that the Commission is considering further actions but provides no concrete details
22 January 26 Laura Sboarina

Commissioner Glen Micallef announced before the European Parliament that “the Commission stands ready to examine areas for possible further action”. He referred to the need for targeted solutions that support prompt action against live event piracy, but he did not provide concrete details on a possible initiative.

Digital Services Act: EU Commissioner tells Parliament that the Commission is taking steps against Grok's sexual deepfakes
21 January 26 Laura Sboarina

EU Commissioner for tech sovereignty, security and democracy, Henna Virkkunen, agreed with members of the European Parliament on the need for very strong enforcement of existing rules to address AI generated non-consensual sexual deepfakes.

Italy launches investigations into Activision Blizzard for alleged violations of consumer protection rules
20 January 26 Olha Hruba

The Italian Competition and Market Authority launched two investigations against Activision Blizzard (Microsoft group) for suspected misleading and aggressive commercial practices.

EU Timeline
19 January 26 Marianna Mattera

This edition of Cullen International’s EU Timeline highlights key policy and regulatory developments foreseen at EU level until mid-2026.

EU Digital & Media Weekly Report
18 January 26 Elisar Bashir

The first edition of 2026 gathers policy and regulatory developments at EU level covered by Cullen International’s Digital Economy and Media services during the last month. It also lists events taking place this week.

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