The Aeranti-Corallo association, representing approximately 600 Italian radio and television broadcasters, has released a study titled “Local Radio and Television Broadcasting in Italy.” The document provides an in-depth analysis of the local radio and television sector, examining its organization, revenue and employment data, among other factors, offering a comprehensive cross-section of the industry.
All data was collected from official sources and presented anonymously.
The results are presented for the whole of Italy, focusing on specific geographical regions:
- North: Piedmont, Valle D’Aosta, Liguria, Lombardy, Trentino Alto Adige, Veneto, Friuli Venezia Giulia and Emilia Romagna
- Central: Tuscany, Umbria, Marche and Lazio
- South and islands: Abruzzo, Molise, Campania, Puglia, Basilicata, Calabria, Sicily and Sardinia
The study was completed in September 2024.
Key data summary
It is estimated that there are currently 1,156 local radio stations in Italy, of which about 70% are commercial. The remaining are community-based.
The report estimates that the local radio sector employs 2,082 people, and the local television sector employs 3,442 people. Personnel costs total €39.4 million for the radio sector and €114.8 million for the television sector.
Local broadcasters employ 2,235 journalists, making it the second-largest employer of journalists in Italy after the daily press.
Economic data
The economic analysis is based on data from companies registered in the Register of Communication Operators and the Register of Companies, specifically those with 2022 balance sheets filed as of Jan. 15, 2024.
- 310 radio broadcasters, both commercial and cooperatives, generated revenues of €130.5 million.
- 202 television broadcasters, both commercial and cooperatives, generated revenues of €189 million.
Most commercial broadcasters are managed by joint-stock and LLC companies, 350 of which operate radio broadcasters and 254 of which run television broadcasters.
In the radio sector, 60 commercial broadcasters and 32 community stations are managed by 92 cooperative companies. In television, 27 cooperative companies operate, with 20 managing commercial stations and seven managing community stations. Non-profit entities manage 314 local radio broadcasters and 174 local television stations, focusing on cultural, ethnic, political, or religious programming.
The study also highlights the financial results, including EBIT and EBITDA, by business category and revenue volume.
The study, in Italian, is available here.
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