What TVQ Kyushu Broadcasting does

TVQ Kyushu Broadcasting (テレQ) is a Japanese commercial terrestrial television broadcaster headquartered in Fukuoka, operating channel 7ch (JOTY-DTV) under the brand テレQ (Tele-Q). Founded in 1990 and broadcasting since April 1, 1991, the company is the only TV Tokyo (TXN) network affiliate in Fukuoka Prefecture and the seventh station to join the TXN network. It serves Fukuoka Prefecture and the broader Kyushu region through a mix of locally produced programming (news, sports, entertainment, information) and TXN network content, with a particularly strong focus on Korean and Chinese drama broadcasting, SoftBank Hawks baseball coverage, and Fukuoka local content. The company maintains four offices: Fukuoka (headquarters), Kitakyushu (regional HQ), Tokyo (national sales and network coordination), and Osaka (western Japan business development).

The company's core product is broadcast television programming delivered via digital terrestrial infrastructure, augmented by digital extensions including a YouTube channel, official social media presence (X/Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok), streaming distribution via TVer and U-NEXT, and a テレQ Mall e-commerce platform for drama merchandise. Additional revenue-adjacent businesses include event management (concerts, fireworks festivals, golf tournaments), an announcer training school (アナウンス研Q所), and short-form drama production (DigStation) targeting younger audiences as part of a strategic shift from mass media to 'fan media'. The group comprises two wholly-owned subsidiaries: TVQ Tech & Service (broadcasting operations, CG production, advertising agency, formed October 2021 via merger) and TVQ Kyushu Broadcasting Next (investment and new business development, established October 2020).

The business model is centered on television advertising revenue, primarily from time-based commercials (タイムCM) and spot commercials (スポットCM) sold to local and national advertisers seeking access to the Fukuoka/Kyushu market. Pricing is quote-based and negotiated individually with clients and advertising agencies. Secondary revenue streams include e-commerce merchandise sales, event ticket revenue, and advertising agency fees. The company is led by President and Representative Director Asami Akihiko (浅見昭彦), with registered capital of 20 billion yen, and is privately held with no publicly traded equity.

Name

TVQ Kyushu Broadcasting

Legal name

株式会社TVQ九州放送

Website

https://tvq.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

TVQ Kyushu Broadcasting (テレQ) is a Fukuoka-based Japanese commercial terrestrial TV broadcaster and the only TV Tokyo (TXN) network affiliate serving Fukuoka Prefecture, operating channel 7ch since 1991 with local news, sports, Korean/Chinese dramas, and network programming.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Television Broadcasting

NAICS

Television Broadcasting Stations (516120), Television Broadcasting Stations (51612)

SIC

Television Broadcasting Stations (4833)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

National & Regional Sports TV Networks (Linear) (MPABAJAA), International Broadcast Networks (Operating Domestic Feeds) (MPABAAAN), Program Distribution to Stations & Affiliates (Domestic) (MPABAMAC)

Keywords

• Terrestrial television broadcasting
• Local news programming
• Asian drama broadcasting
• Sports broadcasting
• Television advertising

Headquarters

HQ city

Fukuoka

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Television Advertising: Revenue primarily from TV commercial advertising, including both time-based commercials (タイムCM) and spot commercials (スポットCM). Sells advertising slots during local programming and network shows.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

TVQ Kyushu Broadcasting is a commercial terrestrial television broadcaster operating digital terrestrial TV on channel 7ch (JOTY-DTV) in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, as the sole TV Tokyo Network (TXN) affiliate in the region. It produces and broadcasts local news, information/variety programs, sports coverage (notably SoftBank Hawks baseball), Korean and Chinese drama programming, and rebroadcasts TV Tokyo network shows. Revenue is generated primarily through sale of TV commercial advertising airtime (time-based and spot commercials) to advertisers.

Product overview

TVQ Kyushu Broadcasting ( телеQ) is a Japanese commercial television broadcaster based in Fukuoka, operating as part of the TV Tokyo Network (TXN). The company's product portfolio centers on broadcast television programming including news ( телеQニュースPLUS, テレビQニュース), local information programs (ぐっ！ジョブ, たくなる, 夢・クルーズ), sports coverage ( телеQ Super! Stadium, ホークスプラス), and entertainment shows (ブルーリバーの望むところだ！, ちょっと福岡行ってきました！). The company also produces original content including short dramas (DigStation/ディグステーション) as part of its strategic shift from mass media to 'fan media' targeting younger audiences. Non-broadcast offerings include the телеQ Mall e-commerce platform for merchandise, the アナウンス研Q所 announcer training school, and event management services. Network programming from TV Tokyo and other TXN affiliates is also broadcast, including drama series ( Korean and Chinese dramas), variety shows, and business news (WBS). The company serves the Fukuoka and Kyushu region with a focus on local content while maintaining network affiliations for national programming.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TVQ News Plus (テレQニュースPLUS) Weekday afternoon news program delivering easy-to-understand local news coverage of the Fukuoka/Kyushu region and supporting safe living with topics including marine resources and food loss reduction. Targeted at general regional viewers.
• Good! Job (ぐっ！ジョブ) Saturday afternoon business information program introducing Kyushu companies with unique technologies, services, and innovative ideas. Covers sustainable business practices and work satisfaction topics for general regional audiences interested in local business.
• Takunaru (たくなる) Saturday evening Fukuoka information variety show delivering content that makes viewers want to eat, visit, and watch weekly, featuring local gourmet and entertainment aimed at Fukuoka-area residents and visitors.
• TeleQ Super! Stadium (テレQ Super! Stadium) Sports program focusing on SoftBank Hawks baseball game broadcasts, live coverage, and game reports. Regular broadcasts on Tuesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays for sports fans in the Kyushu region.
• Blue River's Desired Place! (ブルーリバーの望むところだ！) Sunday afternoon program featuring Fukuoka's local comedy duo Blue River exploring Fukuoka's attractions, popular spots, history, mysteries, and local culture for general regional viewers.
• Chotto Fukuoka Itekimashita! (ちょっと福岡行ってきました！) Saturday evening variety show featuring celebrities visiting Fukuoka's cities, wards, and towns, completing missions involving local gourmet and experiences for general regional viewers.
• DigStation (ディグステーション) Short drama series featuring Hakataben dialect, targeting younger audiences and viewers outside the broadcast area. An original content initiative as part of TVQ's 'fan media' strategy.
• Can We Do Gardening? (園芸させてもらえませんか？)

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• SARABiO温泉微生物研究所minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 July 2025Business partnership established for collaborative projects, reflecting TVQ's expansion into new business areas beyond traditional broadcasting.
• UN Global Compact / SDG Media CompactminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 November 2021Joined SDG Media Compact initiative in November 2021, committing to promote Sustainable Development Goals through broadcast content and corporate activities.
• TV Tokyo (テレビ東京)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 April 1991Primary network affiliate relationship as part of TXN (TV Tokyo Network). Broadcasts TV Tokyo programming alongside locally produced content, providing national network reach for both advertising and programming distribution.
• TVQ九州放送ネクストcoreOthersSubsidiary company established in October 2020 for business expansion, corporate investment in new ventures, and advertising agency operations in coordination with TVQ九州放送.
• TVQテック＆サービスcoreOthersIntegrated subsidiary company formed in October 2021 through merger of TVQ技術センター and TVQサービス. Handles master operations, program editing, CG creation, CM standby operations, and advertising agency services.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• KBC Asahi Broadcasting Corporation: ANN (TV Asahi network) affiliate in Fukuoka competing directly with TVQ for regional advertising budgets and local viewers. Same local market, different network affiliation.
• Sun Television (Sun TV): Independent Kansai-based terrestrial broadcaster affiliated with TXN at the network level; comparable mid-size regional TV operator with advertising-led revenue.
• TV Osaka: TXN affiliate serving the Kansai region with the same network affiliation structure, mixed local/network programming, and advertising-led revenue model as TVQ. Direct structural peer.
• RKB Mainichi Broadcasting Corporation: TBS (JNN) affiliate in Fukuoka and one of the longest-established broadcasters in the market, competing with TVQ for advertising and viewership in the same geography.
• TNC TV Nishi-Nippon Corporation: Nippon TV (NNN) affiliate in Fukuoka, directly competing with TVQ for the same regional advertising clients and audiences in Kyushu. Local market competitor with different network affiliation.
• TV Aichi Broadcasting: TXN affiliate serving the Nagoya/Aichi market with comparable hybrid local content + TV Tokyo network programming and regional advertising sales. Closest structural analogue to TVQ.
• TV Setouchi Broadcasting: TXN affiliate serving the Setouchi/Okayama-Kagawa region. Same affiliate economics, network programming mix, and regional terrestrial broadcaster profile as TVQ.
• FBS Fukuoka Broadcasting System: FNN/FNS affiliate competing head-to-head with TVQ in the Fukuoka advertising market for the same local advertisers and audiences. Direct local market competitor.
• TV Hokkaido: TXN affiliate serving Hokkaido with the same network affiliation model and regional broadcaster structure. Comparable mid-size regional TV affiliate in TXN.

Broad incumbents

• TV Tokyo Corporation: Parent of the TXN network; supplies network programming to TVQ and shapes affiliate economics. Larger incumbent governing the network relationship that defines TVQ's programming slate.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/tvq_digital7
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC0O1BPRKdBRt86b9JcvxjuQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/tvqdigital7
• Instagraminstagram.com/tvq_digital7

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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