TV Shin-Hiroshima

What TV Shin-Hiroshima does

TV Shin-Hiroshima (TSS-TV CO., LTD.) is a private regional commercial television broadcaster headquartered in Minami-ku, Hiroshima, Japan, founded in 1975 and affiliated with the Fuji News Network / Fuji Television Network (FNS/FNN). The station produces and distributes local news, weather forecasting, disaster information, sports coverage of Hiroshima Carp baseball and Sanfrecce Hiroshima soccer, entertainment programming, and community-focused content for the Hiroshima prefecture audience, currently celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2025-2026. The core technology stack consists of digital terrestrial broadcasting infrastructure, weather and disaster alert systems, multi-platform content distribution, and a network of related group companies (Actors School Hiroshima, TSS Production, TSS Software, TSS Development) supporting programming, talent development, and technical operations.

TSS operates a multi-platform distribution business spanning over-the-air digital terrestrial broadcasting, cable TV, official website streaming, multiple YouTube channels (HIROSHIMA NEWS TSS, TSS On-Demand, Carp Support Channel, New Wave Project), and social media presence on X, Facebook, Instagram, and LINE. Revenue is generated primarily through advertising, including commercial spots during news, sports, entertainment, and special programming, sold to local Hiroshima advertisers and national brands distributed through FNS network packages; pricing for advertising is not publicly disclosed.

Beyond core broadcasting, the station maintains a broad portfolio of programming and social initiatives, including youth development programs (ひろしま満点ママ!!, 夢キラリ, 広島マイプロジェクト, New Wave Project), peace-promotion content (TSS Archive Project with English-subtitled atomic bomb documentaries), environmental sustainability projects (ひろしま海の森プロジェクト, ゼロチャレ広島, 清走中), sports broadcast partnerships (Hiroshima Carp, Sanfrecce Hiroshima), government collaborations with Hiroshima Prefecture and Hiroshima City for disaster preparedness, and an e-commerce merchandise platform (TSS Store). TSS operates as an independent private company within the FNS affiliate system with no disclosed parent company, private equity backing, or venture capital investment.

Name

TV Shin-Hiroshima

Legal name

TSS-TV CO., LTD.

Website

https://tss-tv.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

TV Shin-Hiroshima (TSS) is a private regional commercial television broadcaster in Hiroshima, Japan, affiliated with the Fuji Television Network. Founded in 1975, it produces local news, sports, and entertainment for Hiroshima prefecture, monetized through advertising across broadcast and digital platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Television Broadcasting

NAICS

Television Broadcasting Stations (516120)

SIC

Television Broadcasting Stations (4833)

akta.pro primary industry

Network-Affiliated Local TV Stations (ABC/CBS/NBC/FOX/CW/Telemundo/Univision, etc.) (MPABACAE)

Keywords

• Regional television broadcasting
• Local news programming
• Sports broadcast coverage
• Community broadcasting services
• Entertainment television content

Headquarters

HQ city

Hiroshima

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Advertising Revenue: Commercial television broadcasting generates primary revenue through advertising. The station sells commercial spots during news programs, sports broadcasts, entertainment shows, and special programming. TSS serves local Hiroshima advertisers as well as national brands through FNS network advertising packages.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

TV Shin-Hiroshima (TSS) is a regional commercial television broadcasting station that produces and airs local news, weather, disaster information, regional sports (Hiroshima Carp, Sanfrecce Hiroshima), entertainment, and community-focused programming for Hiroshima prefecture viewers. Beyond over-the-air broadcasting, TSS distributes content digitally via its official website, multiple YouTube channels, and social media, and operates community projects, an online merchandise store (TSS Store), and on-demand streaming services.

Product overview

TV Shin-Hiroshima (TSS) is a regional television broadcasting station affiliated with Fuji Television Network (FNN/FNS), serving Hiroshima prefecture. TSS operates as a multi-platform media company offering broadcast television programming, multiple YouTube channels for digital distribution, and various community-focused projects. The core offering includes daily news programs (TSSライク！), entertainment shows (ひろしま満点ママ！！, 夢キラリ), sports coverage (全力応援 スポーツLOVERS), and lifestyle content. Beyond broadcasting, TSS manages an extensive portfolio of social initiatives including youth development programs (わんぱく大作戦, 広島マイプロジェクト, 発見！体験！こども企業ツアーズ), environmental projects (ひろしま海の森プロジェクト, ゼロチャレ広島, 清走中), peace promotion (TSSアーカイブプロジェクト), and entertainment projects (New Wave Project). The station also operates STU48 idol group collaboration programs (#STU48のくらコン) and maintains strong presence across YouTube, LINE, X, Facebook, and Instagram platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TSS Store (TSSストア): Online merchandise store for TSS merchandise and products
• TSS On-Demand (TSSオンデマンド)
• Carp Full Support Channel (カープ全力応援チャンネル)

Products and services

• TSS Television Broadcasting Service Regional commercial television broadcasting service delivering local news, weather, disaster information, sports coverage, and entertainment programming to Hiroshima prefecture viewers via over-the-air digital terrestrial broadcasting.
• TSS YouTube Channels

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FNS (Fuji News Network)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTSS is an affiliated station of Fuji Television under the FNS (Fuji News Network) umbrella. This network affiliation provides access to national news content, Fuji TV programming, and shared broadcasting resources.
• Hiroshima Carp (広島東洋カーボ・エース)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial broadcast partner for Hiroshima Carp professional baseball team. Station airs game schedules, highlights, and dedicated Carp programming.
• Sanfrecce HiroshimacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial broadcast partner for professional soccer team Sanfrecce Hiroshima. Station provides game coverage and team news.
• Actors School Hiroshima (アクターズスクール広島)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelated company providing talent development for broadcasting and entertainment industry. Linked through corporate group connections.
• STU48coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIdol group featured on dedicated TV program 'STU48 Kurakon' ( STU48のくらコン). Regular appearances and original content produced by TSS.
• Hiroshima Japan-Australia Society (広島日豪協会)minorOthersCultural exchange organization for Japan-Australia relations. TSS hosts the organization's office and website, and collaborates on cultural events and programs.
• JICA China (国際協力機構中国)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational cooperation organization partnered on youth education programs like Kids Company Tours (、こども企業ツアーズ).
• GREEN SEA (瀬戸内ひろしま・プラットフォーム)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental sustainability platform. TSS participates as a member company in regional marine environment protection initiatives.
• Hiroshima PrefecturecoreOthersPrefectural government collaboration on disaster prevention information, peace memorial projects, and community initiatives.
• Hiroshima CitycoreOthersMunicipal government partnership for local news, disaster information, community events, and city promotions.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kansai Television (KTV / 関西テレビ放送): FNS network affiliate and direct functional peer. KTV operates the same regional commercial broadcasting model as TSS in the Kansai market, sharing FNS content, advertising structures, and programming formats.
• Hiroshima Television (HTV / 広島テレビ放送): Direct Hiroshima-market competitor. HTV is the TBS (JNN) network affiliate and competes with TSS for the same local advertisers, viewers, and regional sports rights in Hiroshima prefecture.
• Hiroshima Home Television (HOME / 広島ホームテレビ): Direct Hiroshima-market competitor. HOME is the TV Asahi (ANN) network affiliate in Hiroshima and operates the same local commercial broadcasting, advertising-sales, and digital-distribution model as TSS.
• Television Nishinippon (TNC / テレビ西日本): FNS network affiliate and direct functional peer. TNC operates the same regional commercial broadcasting model in Fukuoka, comparable in scale, ad-revenue model, and FNS programming integration to TSS.
• RCC (RCC Broadcasting / 中国放送): Direct Hiroshima-market competitor. RCC is the Nippon TV (NNN) network affiliate and operates the same Hiroshima-prefecture commercial broadcast business model (news, sports, advertising) as TSS.
• Sendai Television (OX / センダイテレビ放送): FNS network affiliate operating in the Tohoku region. Closely comparable to TSS in business model, mid-size regional positioning, and FNS content integration.
• TV Hokkaido (THK / テレビ北海道): FNS network affiliate operating in Hokkaido. Similar regional commercial broadcasting model, advertiser base, and multi-platform strategy as TSS.

Broad incumbents

• Chukyo Television (CTV / 中京テレビ放送): FNS network affiliate operating in the Nagoya/Chubu market. Larger and more established than TSS but operates the same FNS-aligned regional commercial broadcasting model with advertising-led revenue.
• Yomiuri Television (ytv / 読售テレビ): Major Japanese commercial broadcaster and NNN affiliate. Larger, multi-region incumbent comparable in advertising-driven commercial broadcasting model to TSS but at a meaningfully larger scale.
• Fuji Television Network (FNS / フジテレビシステム): TSS's parent network under FNS. While not a direct competitor, Fuji TV is the broader incumbent that sets programming, advertising, and network-wide strategy that TSS operates within.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/tss_tv_official
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC7_jFLwpm5apDF-v-pXZb4w
• Facebookfacebook.com/tsstv
• Instagraminstagram.com/tss_tv_official

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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