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 March 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 last week. It also lists events taking place this week.

Digital Services Act: European Commission opens formal proceedings against AliExpress
15 March 24 Jerome Dheur

The proceedings cover the platforms' potential breach of rules on risk management, content moderation and internal complaint handling mechanism, advertising and recommender systems transparency, traders' traceability and data access for researchers.

EU Parliament formally approves the EU Media Freedom Act
13 March 24 Laura Sboarina

European Parliament endorsed the informal agreement on the EU Media Freedom Act. The text now needs to be endorsed by the Council. It will be in application from the summer of 2025.

EU Digital & Media Weekly Report
10 March 24 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.

How the Digital Services Act is addressing disinformation ahead of elections: debate in European Parliament
10 March 24 Laura Sboarina

Representatives from the EU Commission and two national authorities discussed with civil society experts how disinformation can harm the integrity of elections and how the Digital Services Act can mitigate these risks.

Event in European Parliament on film industry's position in relation to AI
07 March 24 Michele Ledger

Various film directors, producers and screenwriters made the case that the EU regulatory framework was not protective enough of their rights in relation to general purpose AI systems, which is profoundly affecting the film sector.

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