M.E.N. Media Entertainment Networks

Smart TV and Media Technology Platformsmen-gmbh.de

M.E.N. Media Entertainment Networks is a Berlin-based media-technology company founded in 1996 that provides Smart TV, mobile, web, and VR applications, plus its proprietary telvi CMS and self-operated CDN, to German broadcasters, media companies, hotels, and healthcare providers.

Company typePrivate
Founded1996
HeadquartersBerlin, Germany
Headcount11–50
GTM typeB2B
OfferingSoftware

What M.E.N. Media Entertainment Networks does

M.E.N. Media Entertainment Networks GmbH (now legally 3Q Services GmbH) is a Berlin-based private media-technology company founded in 1996 that builds multi-platform content distribution and streaming infrastructure for media companies. Its core proprietary asset is telvi, a content management system developed since 2006 and serving more than 80 TV-industry customers, coupled with a self-operated CDN optimized for streaming (MPEG-DASH, HLS, HDS, SSL, token authentication, Anycast, Best Path Routing). The company develops and deploys Smart TV applications across HbbTV and all major manufacturer platforms (Samsung, LG, Philips, Panasonic, Sony, Amazon, Android TV), together with native iOS and Android mobile apps, responsive web development, and VR applications.

M.E.N. Media Entertainment Networks firmographics

Firmographics

Name: M.E.N. Media Entertainment Networks
Legal name: 3Q Services GmbH
Website: https://men-gmbh.de
Company type: Private
Founded year: 1996
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 11–50 employees
Short description: M.E.N. Media Entertainment Networks is a Berlin-based media-technology company founded in 1996 that provides Smart TV, mobile, web, and VR applications, plus its proprietary telvi CMS and self-operated CDN, to German broadcasters, media companies, hotels, and healthcare providers.
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M.E.N. Media Entertainment Networks industry classification

Industry

Product category: Smart TV and Media Technology Platforms
NAICS: Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (5162), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (516210), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (51621)
SIC: Communications Services, Nec (4899)
akta.pro primary industry: OTT Platform CMS & Content Operations (Catalog, Scheduling, Workflows) (MPAHAJAA)
akta.pro secondary industries: Partner Integrations & Distribution (App Stores, Channels, OEM/Carrier Bundles) (MPAHAJAO), Digital Newsroom/CMS Platforms for Publishers (MPACAIAH), Live Streaming & Low-Latency OTT Orchestration (LL-HLS, DASH, WebRTC) (MPAHAJAK)

Keywords

Smart TV applications
Content management system
Video streaming services
Hospitality TV systems
Multi-platform media

Where M.E.N. Media Entertainment Networks is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Berlin
HQ country: Germany
HQ region: Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

M.E.N. Media Entertainment Networks business model

Business model

GTM type: B2B
Offering type: Software
Cost components: Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Supply Chain

Revenue model

Technical Development Services: Custom development and project-based services for Smart TV apps, mobile applications, web development, and VR solutions.
CMS and CDN Subscription: SaaS-style delivery of telvi® CMS platform and CDN services to media companies, with over 80 TV industry customers.
Hotel TV Hardware and Services: Sale and installation of hotel Smart TV systems with ongoing support and content services.
Video Booklet Production: Custom manufacturing of video booklet products with embedded displays for marketing and communication purposes.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

M.E.N. Media Entertainment Networks product offering

Product offering

Core offering

M.E.N. Media Entertainment Networks is a Berlin-based technical service provider founded in 1996 that delivers multi-platform content distribution solutions for media companies, TV broadcasters, and the hospitality industry. Its core commercial offering consists of the proprietary telvi® CMS, a self-operated CDN optimized for video streaming, custom development of Smart TV apps across all major manufacturer platforms, native iOS/Android mobile apps, responsive web development, and interactive hotel TV systems. Additional specialized offerings include virtual reality applications and custom-manufactured video booklets combining print with embedded displays.

Product overview

M.E.N. Media Entertainment Networks is a multi-platform content distribution and media technology company founded in 1996. The company offers a portfolio of products centered on delivering multimedia content across various platforms. The core offerings include Smart TV app development (for HbbTV, Samsung, Panasonic, Philips, Sony, LG, Amazon Fire TV, and Android TV), native Mobile Apps for iOS and Android, Web Development with responsive design, and the proprietary telvi CMS with integrated CDN services for content delivery and streaming. Additional specialized offerings include Virtual Reality solutions, Video Booklets combining print with embedded video displays, and Hotel TV systems for the hospitality industry. The products work together as an integrated content distribution ecosystem, with telvi managing multimedia content and the CDN enabling high-availability streaming across all platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

telvi: Proprietary Content Management System (CMS) developed by M.E.N. with focus on TV, broadcasting, and print media, with modular structure for large and small internet presences, SEO optimization, and video/audio streaming capabilities.
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Products and services

Smart TV App Development Development and deployment of TV apps for Smart TV platforms including HbbTV, Samsung, Panasonic, Philips, Sony, LG, Amazon Fire TV, and Android TV. Provides platform solutions for delivering video content on demand to TV audiences.
Mobile Apps Development of native mobile applications for iOS and Android platforms, optimized for smartphones and tablets with full access to device features such as cameras and motion sensors.
Web Development Professional web development services featuring responsive design using HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript that automatically adapts websites for smartphones, tablets, and desktop computers.
telvi CMS Proprietary content management system developed by M.E.N. since 2006, designed for media companies with special focus on video content management, bridging broadcast and online domains. Features modular structure suitable for both large and small web presences, with integration to ad servers and playout systems. Used by over 80 TV industry customers.
CDN (Content Delivery Network) Content delivery network optimized for streaming with features including HTTP-based streaming (HDS, HLS, MPEG-DASH, HTTP Progressive), SSL encryption, token authentication, transcoding, and encoding services with high availability infrastructure, Best Path Routing, Anycast, and Private Peering.
Hotel TV Interactive TV systems designed for the hospitality industry, providing hotel guests with on-demand content including sports, specialty channels, archives (ARD, ZDF, arte), YouTube, and social media through Smart TV interfaces controlled by standard remote controls. Approximately 20,000 hotel rooms in Central Europe are equipped with M.E.N. interactive TV systems.
Virtual Reality (VR) Solutions Virtual reality application development including 2D and 3D panoramic tours viewable on desktop PCs, smartphones, and VR headsets such as Oculus Rift, Gear VR, and Google Cardboard with web-based access.
Video Booklets Custom print products combined with multimedia displays featuring embedded screens (2.4" to 10") and storage capacity (128MB to 4GB) that automatically play video content when opened. Available with touch screen, motion sensor, and WiFi options.

Quantifiable outcome

Over 80 TV industry customers using telvi CMS platform
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Companies that use M.E.N. Media Entertainment Networks

Customer profile

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

M.E.N. Media Entertainment Networks technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API: No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

M.E.N. Media Entertainment Networks partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core.

SamsungcoreTechnology or IntegrationSmart TV platform partnership for app development and distribution on Samsung Smart TV devices
LGcoreTechnology or IntegrationSmart TV platform partnership for app development on LG television platforms
PhilipscoreTechnology or IntegrationSmart TV platform partnership for Philips and TP Vision television devices
PanasoniccoreTechnology or IntegrationSmart TV platform partnership for Panasonic television platforms
SonycoreTechnology or IntegrationSmart TV platform partnership for Sony television and PlayStation platforms
AmazoncoreTechnology or IntegrationPlatform partnership for Amazon Fire TV and Amazon platform applications
Android TV (Google)coreTechnology or IntegrationPlatform partnership for Android TV applications and distribution
Apple (iOS)coreTechnology or IntegrationMobile platform partnership for iOS application development
Medienanstalt Berlin-Brandenburg (mabb)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment media authority that funded and commissioned Smart TV pilot project for 4 local TV broadcasters in Berlin-Brandenburg
Thüringer Landesmedienanstalt (TLM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState media authority in Thuringia that funded Smart TV portal development for regional local TV stations

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

M.E.N. Media Entertainment Networks competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Broad incumbents

Kaltura: Kaltura provides a video experience cloud with CMS, OTT video platform, and streaming infrastructure for media companies and enterprises. Comparable to M.E.N.'s telvi CMS but with a broader enterprise and education footprint.
Akamai: Akamai is a leading global CDN and cloud security provider used by broadcasters and media companies for video delivery. Comparable to M.E.N.'s self-operated streaming CDN, but at a fundamentally larger scale and broader service portfolio.
Brightcove: Brightcove is an established video CMS and OTT platform provider for broadcasters and enterprises. Comparable to M.E.N.'s telvi CMS at a larger, more enterprise-focused scale.

Direct peers

Accedo: Accedo is a video experience and app development specialist serving broadcasters, media companies, and streaming operators across Smart TV, mobile, and web platforms. Highly comparable to M.E.N.'s Smart TV platform services business.
Massive Interactive: Massive Interactive builds Smart TV applications and operator-grade video user experiences for broadcasters and content owners across Samsung, LG, Android TV, and other Smart TV platforms. It is directly comparable in the multi-vendor Smart TV app development niche.
You.i TV: You.i TV provides a cross-platform video app development framework and reference apps for broadcasters, streaming services, and OEMs across Smart TV, mobile, and console platforms. Comparable to M.E.N.'s multi-platform video distribution offering.
Agile Content: Agile Content provides a cloud-based OTT video platform, CMS, and CDN for broadcasters and telcos, primarily in Europe. Closely comparable to M.E.N.'s telvi CMS plus CDN offering for regional TV broadcasters.
24i Media: 24i Media provides an OTT app platform and CMS specifically designed for broadcasters and media companies, with multi-screen Smart TV, mobile, and web delivery. It is the most direct comparable to M.E.N.'s telvi CMS plus Smart TV app distribution stack.

Regional players

Zattoo: Zattoo operates a European TV streaming and OTT platform serving regional broadcasters and consumers in DACH and other European markets. Comparable to M.E.N.'s streaming services for German regional broadcasters, albeit at a much larger consumer scale.
Magine TV: Magine TV partners with European broadcasters and telecom operators to deliver OTT streaming services across Smart TV, mobile, and web platforms. Comparable to M.E.N.'s work with German regional broadcasters and Smart TV platform operators.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

M.E.N. Media Entertainment Networks financial estimates

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M.E.N. Media Entertainment Networks leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

M.E.N. Media Entertainment Networks funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M.E.N. Media Entertainment Networks M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

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Frequently asked questions about M.E.N. Media Entertainment Networks

What does M.E.N. Media Entertainment Networks do?

Is M.E.N. Media Entertainment Networks a public or private company?

M.E.N. Media Entertainment Networks is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.

When was M.E.N. Media Entertainment Networks founded?

M.E.N. Media Entertainment Networks was founded in 1996. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is M.E.N. Media Entertainment Networks based?

M.E.N. Media Entertainment Networks is headquartered in Berlin, Germany, in the Europe region.

How does M.E.N. Media Entertainment Networks make money?

Four revenue lines are on record. Technical Development Services are the primary driver. The others are CMS and CDN Subscription, hotel TV Hardware and Services and video Booklet Production.

Who are M.E.N. Media Entertainment Networks's main competitors?

Broad incumbents on record are Kaltura, Akamai and Brightcove. Direct peers are Accedo, Massive Interactive, You.i TV, Agile Content and 24i Media. Regional players are Zattoo and Magine TV.

Does M.E.N. Media Entertainment Networks have an API?

No public API is recorded for M.E.N. Media Entertainment Networks.

What industry is M.E.N. Media Entertainment Networks in?

M.E.N. Media Entertainment Networks's product category is Smart TV and Media Technology Platforms. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPAHAJAA, OTT Platform CMS & Content Operations (Catalog, Scheduling, Workflows), with a secondary code of MPAHAJAO, Partner Integrations & Distribution (App Stores, Channels, OEM/Carrier Bundles). Its NAICS code is 5162 and its SIC code is 4899.