FIBEP

What FIBEP does

FIBEP (Fédération Internationale des Bureaux d'Extraits de Presse) is a nonprofit global industry association founded in 1953 in Paris and now operationally headquartered in Vienna, Austria through its legal entity FIBEP Event und Management GmbH. It functions as the only federation dedicated exclusively to the media intelligence industry, serving 119 member companies across 54 countries in three primary segments: media monitoring and measurement organizations, PR and communications agencies, and publishers and content owners. FIBEP does not sell software products; instead, it delivers services including flagship annual events (World Media Intelligence Congress, Tech Day, Copyright Talks), standing commissions (MIBE, Copyright Commission, Tech Commission), the FIBEP Podcast Series, member-exclusive webinars, and advocacy on copyright and licensing through initiatives such as the Media Rights Trust Initiative (MRTI). Its governance is provided by an Executive Board drawn from member companies, led by President Todd Murphy (Infoesearch) and Secretary General Magdalena Horanska (NEWTON Media) for the 2025–2027 term.

The revenue model is a membership subscription (recurring dues from 119 member organizations) complemented by event-related income — registration fees and sponsorship packages for up to six events annually, distributed through the FIBEP website and a dedicated sponsorship portal (wmicsponsorship.fibep.info). Go-to-market is community-led rather than product-led: membership is acquired through direct application via the secretariat, and engagement is sustained through year-round programming (events, commissions, Discord, podcasts, webinars). Marketing channels span event-driven promotion, organic social (LinkedIn, X, YouTube), and content marketing. The operational footprint is lean — 1–10 employees — with the Executive Board and committee chairs providing functional leadership drawn from member organizations such as Muck Rack, Opoint, NEWTON Media, GlobalNews Group, pressrelations, A DATA PRO, Media Track, Clip News, and Infoesearch.

Name

FIBEP

Legal name

FIBEP Event und Management GmbH

Website

https://fibep.info

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

FIBEP is a global nonprofit media intelligence association founded in 1953, serving 119 member companies across 54 countries. It provides networking, knowledge sharing, and standards development through flagship events (WMIC, Tech Day, Copyright Talks), commissions, podcasts, and copyright advocacy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industry Association Services

NAICS

Public Relations Agencies (54182), Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services (5418)

SIC

Communications Services, Nec (4899)

akta.pro primary industry

Digital PR & Social Media Communications (MPAAADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

News Agencies & Wire Services (General & Specialized) (MPAJADAE), Digital Policy, Data Governance & Cybersecurity Standards Cooperation (BPADANAH)

Keywords

• Media intelligence association
• Media monitoring industry
• Industry membership federation
• Copyright licensing advocacy
• PR communications events

Headquarters

HQ city

Vienna

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: FIBEP generates revenue through membership fees from its 119 member companies across 54 countries. Membership provides access to networking, knowledge resources, industry events, and collaboration opportunities within the global media intelligence community.
2. Event Participation: Revenue generated from event registrations, sponsorship packages, and participation fees for conferences including WMIC, Tech Day, and Copyright Talks.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

FIBEP is a non-profit international federation that connects and serves media monitoring and media intelligence companies through membership, industry events, knowledge sharing, and standards advocacy. It organizes the World Media Intelligence Congress (WMIC), Tech Day, and Copyright Talks, and operates commissions such as MIBE (Media Intelligence Business Ecosystem) and the Media Rights Trust Initiative (MRTI) to address copyright, technology, and industry collaboration.

Product overview

FIBEP (Fédération Internationale des Bureaux d'Extraits de Presse) is a global media intelligence association connecting industry professionals across 54 countries. It is not a product company but rather an industry organization that facilitates networking, knowledge sharing, and standards development for media monitoring and measurement companies. FIBEP organizes flagship events including the World Media Intelligence Congress (WMIC), Tech Day, and Copyright Talks, publishes the MIBE (Media Intelligence Business Ecosystem) podcast, and provides member-exclusive resources and webinars. The association does not offer commercial software products but serves as a convening body for the media intelligence ecosystem.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WMIC: FIBEP World Media Intelligence Congress - annual flagship event bringing together media intelligence professionals globally
• Tech Day
• Copyright Talks
• MIBE
• MRTI

Products and services

• FIBEP Membership Recurring membership in the global media intelligence association providing 119 member companies across 54 countries with networking, knowledge resources, and access to industry events.
• FIBEP World Media Intelligence Congress (WMIC) Annual flagship congress bringing together media intelligence professionals worldwide for networking, knowledge sharing, and industry advancement.
• FIBEP Tech Day Annual technology-focused event for FIBEP members featuring presentations on AI, technology trends, and innovation in the media intelligence sector.
• FIBEP Copyright Talks Annual event focused on copyright and licensing issues affecting the media intelligence industry, providing a forum for members to address regulatory and licensing matters.
• MIBE (Media Intelligence Business Ecosystem) FIBEP commission focused on industry collaboration and knowledge sharing within the media intelligence ecosystem.
• Media Rights Trust Initiative (MRTI) FIBEP initiative promoting fair and sustainable media content licensing, led by President Todd Murphy to address copyright and rights management across the industry.

Quantifiable outcome

• 119 member companies across 54 countries benefit from global networking and knowledge sharing

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• eMedia MonitorflagshipOthers · 22 April 2026Host sponsor for FIBEP Tech Day 2026 in Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain at Hard Rock Hotel Adeje.
• OpointflagshipOthers · 25 March 2026Host sponsor for FIBEP Copyright Talks 2026 in Oslo, Norway at Pressens Hus (Norwegian Press House).
• ATCLIPPINGflagshipOthersHost sponsor for FIBEP World Media Intelligence Congress 2026 in Tokyo, Japan. ATCLIPPING serves as the primary host sponsor for the flagship annual congress.
• DataScoutingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHeadline Sponsor for 2022 Spring Summit in Athens. DataScouting is a Greek technology company specializing in media intelligence software and NLP solutions. Active in FIBEP's Tech Commission and technology discussions.
• Media TrackcoreOthersSpecial Activity Sponsor for 2022 Spring Summit. CEO Steffen Egelund serves as FIBEP Vice President Growth. Singapore-based media intelligence company.
• EnimerosiminorOthersDinner Sponsor for 2022 Spring Summit Athens, hosting optional dinner for attendees.
• NinestarsflagshipOthersHeadline Sponsor for WMIC 2022 in Dublin, Ireland.
• RuepointflagshipOthersHost Sponsor for WMIC 2022 in Dublin. Irish media intelligence company with offices in Ireland, UK, and Bulgaria.
• OpointcoreOthersCongress Sponsor for WMIC 2022. Denmark-based global news data provider owned by Retriever (largest Nordic media monitoring company). VP Jon Anders Tangnes represents Opoint on FIBEP board.
• Newton MediacoreOthersCongress Sponsor for WMIC 2022. Czech media monitoring company. Secretary General Magdalena Horanska serves as CEO of NEWTON Media Czech Republic and NEWTON Media SEE.
• GlobalNews GroupcoreOthersCongress Sponsor for WMIC 2022. Premier media monitoring company in Latin America with presence in 10+ countries. VP Carlos Diaz serves as General Manager on FIBEP board.
• OnclusivecoreOthersCongress Sponsor for WMIC 2022. Third largest media monitoring and evaluation provider globally, formed in 2022 through STG acquisitions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• AMEC (International Association for Measurement and Evaluation of Communication): Global industry association focused on communication measurement, research, and evaluation. Highly comparable to FIBEP — both serve PR and media measurement professionals, with overlapping membership and joint agenda around standards and best practices.
• PRCA (Public Relations and Communications Association): UK-headquartered international PR industry body representing PR consultancies and communications professionals. Comparable as a trade association serving overlapping PR/communications constituencies with membership, events, and advocacy.
• ICCO (International Communications Consultancy Organisation): Global body representing PR and communications consultancies across multiple markets. Comparable as an industry association operating internationally with membership dues, awards, and standards-setting roles for the communications sector.
• IPRA (International Public Relations Association): Long-standing global association for PR professionals with individual membership focus. Comparable to FIBEP in convening international PR practitioners through events, awards, and a code of conduct.
• Institute for Public Relations (IPR): US-based nonprofit focused on PR research and knowledge. Comparable to FIBEP in producing industry research and convening measurement/communications professionals, though less event-led.

Regional players

• PRSA (Public Relations Society of America): Largest US-based PR professional association. Comparable in operating model (membership, events, advocacy, chapters) but geographically anchored to the United States rather than globally distributed like FIBEP.
• CIPR (Chartered Institute of Public Relations): UK professional body for PR practitioners offering membership, training, and credentials. Operates a similar association model but with primary geographic focus on the UK market.

Emerging players

• PRovoke Media (formerly The Holmes Report): Media and events business covering the global PR and communications consultancy sector. Adjacent to FIBEP in serving the same professional community via content, rankings, and award events.
• Ragan Communications: Media and training company serving communicators and PR professionals. Comparable audience overlap with FIBEP members, delivered through content, training, and events rather than association membership.

Broad incumbents

• Cision: Global media intelligence and communications technology company (a FIBEP member). Comparable as a leading player in the same media monitoring/measurement category FIBEP's members serve, representing the buyer-side of FIBEP's membership value proposition.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/_fibep
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/FIBEPMedia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fibep

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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