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
08 June 25 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.

Discussion in European Parliament on need for stronger copyright protections in relation to artificial intelligence
05 June 25 Olha Hruba

Members of the European Parliament discussed an upcoming European Parliament report on artificial intelligence and copyright, led by Axel Voss. The session revealed deep concerns over current transparency tools, with the creative industry urging for stronger licensing models and enforceable opt-out mechanisms. The European Commission pledged to explore practical solutions, including a potential opt-out registry and further studies on the impact of AI on copyright law.

European Parliament hearing on the fight of online radicalisation of minors
04 June 25 Laura Sboarina

The EU Commission explained to the Parliament that it is exercising its powers under the Digital Services Act to hold very large online platforms accountable for protecting minors and mitigating the risks of algorithm amplification leading to the radicalisation of minors. The EU Regulation on Terrorist Content Online is also a powerful tool to fight online radicalisation said the Commission.

EU Digital & Media Weekly Report
01 June 25 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: recent developments to protect minors from pornographic content
27 May 25 Michele Ledger

The European Commission announced it had opened investigations against four very large online (porn) platforms and that Stripchat would no longer be designated a very large platform. The European Board for Digital Services also launched a coordinated action to protect minors from pornographic content on smaller platforms.

Safeguarding creative rights in the age of AI: EU Parliament committee hearing
27 May 25 Olha Hruba

Experts and creators warned that AI threatens artist rights, cultural diversity, and ethical standards. Key solutions include transparent training data, enforceable licensing, and a central EU registry to protect creators.

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