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
26 October 25 Javier Huerta Bravo

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

European Parliament adopts resolution to reiterate support to the Audiovisual Media Services Directive in trade negotiations with the US
24 October 25 Jerome Dheur

The (non-binding) resolution aims to reiterate the EU's support for the Audiovisual Media Services Directive after the US administration listed the directive as a "foreign trade barrier."

Parliament committee debates EU media policy with commissioner Virkkunen
22 October 25 Olha Hruba

The discussion focused on Commission initiatives concerning the media sector, including updates on key legislative files and the Media+ strand under the proposed AgoraEU funding programme.

European Commission presents 2026 work programme
22 October 25 Javier Huerta Bravo

The Commission “will focus on unleashing the full potential of the Single Market by 2028”, removing barriers in telecoms. It also announced plans to “modernise EU digital legislation and data protection”, without providing further details.

European Commission opens consultation to assess if the communication on state aid and public service broadcasting needs to be updated
21 October 25 Michele Ledger

The consultation closes on 14 January 2026

EU Digital & Media Weekly Report
19 October 25 Miljana Todorovic

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

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