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

France: recent developments in the media sector
30 April 25 Jerome Dheur

This report highlights recent developments since January 2025: the list of EU-based adult content websites subject to age verification was published in the Official Journal; the legislative proposal that will implement the European Media Freedom Act is expected to be adopted before summer 2025; an agreement on a new media chronology was reached; a senator tabled a draft law to prevent deepfakes representing minors; and more.

Argentina updates copyright rules
30 April 25 Carolina Limbatto

The Argentinian Government issued a series of decrees to modernise copyright and related rights management. The legislation seeks to foster a more competitive and transparent system for both creators and users. There is a new general framework applicable to all collective management organisations (CMOs) and some specific rules for the organisations for authors and music composers.

EU Digital & Media Weekly Report
27 April 25 Miljana Todorovic

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

A Culture Compass for Europe: European Commission call for evidence
16 April 25 Michele Ledger

This new policy approach to culture will be adopted in the last quarter of 2025 and will seek to guide the different dimensions to culture in the European Union.

European stakeholders and officials discuss options for use of the sub–700 MHz band
15 April 25 Merilin Kasesalu

No single scenario applicable to all member states regarding use of 470–694 MHz band seemed to emerge at the Radio Spectrum Policy Group workshop that gathered officials and industry. This sub-700 MHz band attracts interest of various stakeholders, as the importance of digital terrestrial television broadcasting (current main user of the band) is declining in most of the EU countries.

EU Digital & Media Weekly Report
13 April 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 the last week. No relevant events were identified this week.

Get access to the full reports and find out what our service could do for you with a free trial.

get in touch

For more information about our Media services, please contact :