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 Kids Act proposal: first exchange of views in the European Parliament
12 November 26 Michele Ledger

Director-General Roberto Viola presented the EU Kids Act proposal to the lead Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee. The discussion provided an early indication of the political groups’ positions on the proposal and the issues they are likely to prioritise when tabling amendments.

Spain: recent developments in the media sector
12 November 26 Jerome Dheur

This report highlights the different legislative initiatives relevant to the sector that will be put on hold following the announcement by the prime minister of general elections at the end of November. It also highlights the CNMC's discussions with major online platforms on measures to reduce online risks ahead of these elections.

United Kingdom: recent developments in the media sector
10 November 26 Emilie Degand

This report covers developments on the protection of minors online, including age assurance for the proposed social media ban and new measures against harmful content; proposed legislation on nude images and social media licensing; stronger protections for women and girls online; new research on children's online gaming; further implementation of the Media Act regarding prominence and radio selection services; Ofcom's investigations into Meta, X and Pornhub; and research on users' exposure to harmful online content.

Online games under the EU Kids Act proposal
10 November 26 Michele Ledger

This report looks at the recently proposed EU Kids Act with a focus on online games. It provides an in-depth overview of its scope of application, the interplay with the DSA, the applicable rules, and the roles of codes of conduct.

France: recent developments in the media sector
10 November 26 Jerome Dheur

This report highlights the legislative initiatives to implement the EU Media Freedom Act; a bill to support the online press; a proposal to modernise the radio sector; the likely weakening of the scope of the draft law on artificial intelligence and copyright; Arcom's call for applications to renew some digital terrestrial television licences; and more.

EU Media Freedom Act: debate at EU Parliament takes stock of implementation delay
09 November 26 Laura Sboarina

The debate focused mainly on the status of national implementation of the EMFA but also on the economic viability of media services and on access to trustworthy news online. Anna Herold announced that in the upcoming revision of the AVMSD the Commission would aim to improve and better harmonise national approaches, but could also look beyond prominence on user interfaces to foster the prominence of quality media content online.

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