What Media Press does

Media Press Group is a privately held European media technology company headquartered in Schindellegi, Switzerland, providing entertainment metadata solutions, editorial and localization services, and AI-assisted workflow tools to broadcasters, MVPDs, streaming platforms, and magazine publishers. The company is self-described as Europe's first and the world's second-largest provider of entertainment metadata, serving more than 850 customers across 50+ countries with a workforce of approximately 700 employees distributed across roughly 20 offices in Central, Eastern, Western, Southern, and Northern Europe.

The company's product portfolio is anchored by the Hubert Metadata Management System (MMS), a cloud-based platform for publication, reception, and integration of entertainment metadata. It is supplemented by the core Entertainment Metadata database (1+ billion content IDs, 15+ million images, coverage of 50,000 channels and streaming catalogs), the OpenID non-proprietary content identification system launched in August 2024, the AI-powered Creative Studio for image processing and digital asset management, Editorial and Localization services in up to 40 languages, Content Insights analytics, and a Premium Sports Metadata offering. Eight years of applied AI expertise are concentrated on metadata automation, computer vision (celebrity recognition, object detection), and process automation, with stated efficiency benefits of up to 50% cost reduction for clients.

Media Press operates a B2B enterprise sales motion with direct field sales led by a CRO and regional CEOs, supplemented by strategic partnerships (Microsoft, Canal+, Broadpeak, Magyar Telekom/Deutsche Telekom) and pre-integration into major European distribution platforms. Revenue is generated through recurring metadata licensing and subscription access to the platform, software/technology services (MMS, Creative Studio, Content Insights), and professional services for editorial enrichment and localization. The commercial model is quote-based enterprise pricing on annual contracts. The company has expanded through acquisition (IECom in Slovenia, MediaData TV in Spain/Latin America) and greenfield entry into the United States and the United Kingdom, with operating geographies now spanning Europe, Latin America, and North America.

Name

Media Press

Legal name

media-press.tv AG

Website

https://www.media-press.tv/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Media Press Group is a privately held European media technology company that provides entertainment metadata solutions, AI-assisted workflow tools, and editorial/localization services to broadcasters, TV operators, streaming platforms, and publishers across more than 50 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Entertainment Metadata Solutions

NAICS

Broadcasting and Content Providers (516), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (516210), Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services (5418)

SIC

Services-Allied To Motion Picture Distribution (7829), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Distribution (7822), Services-Allied To Motion Picture Production (7819), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Content Supply Chain Orchestration & Workflow (Ingest-to-Publish, Automation) (MPAHALAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Media Storage Infrastructure (On-Prem/NAS/SAN/Object Storage) (MPAHAGAE), Title Mastering, Packaging & Deliverables (IMF, DCP, AS-11, Artwork) (MPAHALAH)

Keywords

• Entertainment metadata solutions
• TV content metadata
• Metadata management software
• Content identification systems
• Broadcasting metadata services

Headquarters

HQ city

Schindellegi

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices18 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Metadata Solutions & Licensing: Provides entertainment metadata solutions including data licensing, metadata management systems, and content identification services to TV operators, broadcasters, and streaming platforms. Revenue generated through licensing agreements and subscription-based access to metadata databases.
2. Professional Services: Editorial services, localisation, translation, and creative studio services for content enrichment and preparation for global distribution.
3. Software & Technology Services: Cloud-based Metadata Management System (MMS), digital asset management solutions, and workflow tools delivered as software services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Media Press provides entertainment metadata solutions and IT services for the media industry, delivering TV and VOD metadata, content identification, digital asset management, editorial, and localisation services to broadcasters, TV operators, and streaming platforms. Its core platform combines a cloud-based Metadata Management System (MMS), the universal OpenID identification system, and AI-powered automation (eight years of AI experience) to streamline end-to-end metadata workflows from production through distribution, with editorial services delivered in 28-40 languages across Europe and beyond.

Product overview

Media Press offers a modular B2B metadata infrastructure platform for the entertainment industry, comprising the core Metadata Management System (MMS) as the central cloud-based platform for publication and reception, supplemented by interconnected products: OpenID for universal content identification, Entertainment Metadata as the underlying database, Creative Studio for AI-powered image processing and digital asset management, Editorial & Localisation services, and Content Insights for market intelligence. The portfolio enables the complete end-to-end metadata supply chain from content creation and aggregation through to distribution and monetisation across TV, streaming, and print channels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• OpenID: Non-proprietary universal ID system for entertainment metadata management enabling consistent data flows across platforms and geographies
• Hubert System
• Creative Studio
• Content Insights
• ESIS (Enhanced Sports Information Services)
• PHOBOSS DAM
• White-Label Web EPG

Products and services

• OpenID Universal non-proprietary content identification system that enables consistent metadata management across the entertainment industry, providing unified IDs for content tracking from production to viewer screen. Provides over one billion IDs from the company's extensive archive.
• Entertainment Metadata Comprehensive TV and VOD metadata database covering detailed information for content discovery, aggregation, and distribution across MVPDs, telecom operators, and CTV platforms. Built over 30 years with one billion+ content IDs and 15+ million images.
• Metadata Management System (MMS) Cloud-based metadata management solution providing publication and reception of metadata, supporting end-to-end workflows from content creation through distribution with AI-driven automation capabilities. Also known as the Hubert System.
• Creative Studio AI-powered digital asset management and photo workflow platform featuring celebrity recognition, object detection, and enhanced image quality for production, management, and distribution of promotional artwork.
• Editorial & Localisation Services Translation, localisation, and editorial services supporting global content distribution with cultural adaptation and linguistic accuracy for international audiences, delivered across 28-40 languages by global editorial teams.
• Content Insights Daily updated comprehensive guide to 30 years of entertainment content publishing providing in-depth views of titles and genres across markets for strategic buying, selling, and competitive analysis.
• Premium Sports Metadata Specialized sports metadata package providing detailed broadcast information, match insights, interactive content, and customizable delivery for broadcasters and operators covering major sports events, with a robust API enabling flexible delivery formats.

Quantifiable outcome

• Cost savings of up to 50% through AI-driven automation and efficient workflows
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.

• MediaData TVcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 September 2025Acquisition of MediaData TV, the leading metadata provider in Spain and key player across Latin America. This acquisition expands Media Press Group into Iberia and Latin American markets, combining MPG's scale and innovation with MediaData's editorial expertise to serve operators, streamers, and broadcasters across Europe and the Americas.
• Magyar Telekom (Deutsche Telekom Group)coreTechnology or Integration · 2 June 2025Media Press Hungary partnered with Magyar Telekom to deliver Creative Studio service to the TelekomTV platform, providing high-quality, editorially curated cast and crew images that enrich content presentation and improve the overall user experience. This collaboration combines structured metadata with compelling visuals to make television more engaging.
• BroadpeakstrategicTechnology or IntegrationPartnership to unlock addressable TV revenues through combined metadata and advertising technology solutions. Collaboration enables better advertising monetisation across the media supply chain.
• Canal+coreTechnology or IntegrationCanal+ embraced OpenID with Media Press Group to transform entertainment metadata workflows. This partnership enables Canal+ to streamline metadata management and directly distribute metadata to industry partners using the OpenID non-proprietary identification system.
• DataxisminorOthersFeatured partner in the entertainment metadata ecosystem providing market intelligence and analytics.
• MicrosoftstrategicTechnology or IntegrationMedia Press has been relying on Microsoft technologies since the beginning. Systems, platforms, and advanced AI solutions are developed on the Microsoft ecosystem, helping deliver cutting-edge metadata and media services.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• NetRange MMH: NetRange is a smart-TV content discovery and metadata aggregator operating portals for connected TV manufacturers. Overlaps with Media Press's white-label EPG and content distribution infrastructure across TV manufacturers and operators.
• MediaDistillery: MediaDistillery is a Dutch AI/video analysis company offering content recognition, EPG auto-generation, and topic detection for broadcasters and operators. Direct technology overlap on AI-powered metadata and an explicit listed partner of Media Press.
• Amagi: Amagi is a cloud-based SaaS provider for broadcast and CTV, offering content preparation, metadata management, and ad-tech for streaming and broadcast workflows. Adjacent competitor in cloud metadata and OTT content operations.
• Yospace: Yospace provides dynamic ad insertion and CTV ad-tech for broadcasters and streamers. A featured Media Press partner, overlapping on addressable TV and metadata-driven advertising monetisation workflows.
• Vionlabs: Vionlabs is an AI-driven content analysis and metadata company providing automated tagging, thumbnails, and content discovery for streaming platforms. An emerging niche player in AI-powered metadata that competes with Media Press's Creative Studio and AI automation capabilities.

Broad incumbents

• Mediagenix: Mediagenix provides broadcast management, content scheduling, and metadata/workflow software to broadcasters and media companies globally. While broader in scope than Media Press, it overlaps significantly on metadata-driven content management for linear and non-linear distribution.
• TiVo (Rovi): TiVo's video business (formerly Rovi) operates entertainment metadata, EPG, and content discovery at scale across North America. A broad incumbent serving similar customers (MVPDs, CE manufacturers) with overlapping but broader product portfolio including DVR and discovery.
• Comcast Technology Solutions (Metadata): Comcast Technology Solutions offers EPG and entertainment metadata feeds (descended from Tribune Media Services) to MVPDs and operators. Operates as a broader incumbent within a large media conglomerate, with overlapping EPG/metadata products targeting similar enterprise customers.

Direct peers

• Red Bee Media: Red Bee Media is a UK-based provider of broadcast media services including access services (subtitling, captioning), media management, and metadata for broadcasters and operators across Europe. Direct competitor in European EPG and broadcast metadata workflows.
• Gracenote (Nielsen): Gracenote is the world's largest entertainment metadata provider and the most direct competitor to Media Press, supplying EPG, music, and sports metadata to broadcasters, MVPDs, streaming platforms, and consumer electronics. Comparable product portfolio (metadata IDs, EPG, content recognition) and overlapping target customers make it the closest peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/mediapress.tv
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/media-press.tv

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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