Mediaset (OTCMKTS:MDIUY) is one of Italy’s leading commercial broadcasting groups, offering a diversified portfolio of television channels, content production and digital media services. Founded in 1978 by entrepreneur Silvio Berlusconi, the company has grown from a single local broadcaster into a major multimedia operator. Its core activities encompass free-to-air television networks, pay-TV offerings, film and television production, advertising sales and digital distribution platforms.
The company’s flagship channels—Canale 5, Italia 1 and Rete 4—reach millions of viewers across Italy with a mix of entertainment, news, drama and reality programming. Mediaset’s content production arm, which operates through subsidiaries such as MediaItalia and Taodue, develops original TV series, films and documentaries for both domestic and international markets. In recent years, the group has expanded into on-demand and streaming services with Mediaset Play, providing catch-up TV, exclusive web series and live sports coverage.
Mediaset also maintains a significant presence in Spain through its Mediaset España subsidiary, where channels like Telecinco and Cuatro deliver localized programming to Spanish audiences. The group’s cross-border operations are organized under MFE-MediaForEurope, the parent holding company established in 2021 to streamline governance and foster collaboration among its European assets.
Under the leadership of Executive Chairman and CEO Pier Silvio Berlusconi, Mediaset continues to pursue digital transformation and content diversification. The company works closely with advertising partners to develop integrated marketing solutions across linear and digital channels, while investing in production capabilities and strategic alliances to enhance its competitive position in the European media landscape.
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