Cremona1

What Cremona1 does

CR1, operating under legal entity CR1 Communications srl, is a private Italian local television broadcaster headquartered in Cremona, Lombardy. Founded in 2011, the company delivers hyper-local news, sports, and cultural programming on Channel 19 of Italy's digital terrestrial television (DTT) network, reaching households across the Cremona province and surrounding Lombardy area.

The product portfolio centers on free-to-air broadcast content, including the flagship Telegiornale (TG) with multiple daily editions, TG Sport, La Cremonese (dedicated coverage of US Cremonese football matches), and a slate of cultural and lifestyle programs such as La Piazza, 24 Minuti, InfraROSSI, A Tutta Cremo, A Team, Il Grigio e il Rosso, Punto e a capo, and I Viaggi del Turco. Distribution extends beyond DTT to digital channels through the cremona1.it website streaming and native iOS and Android mobile applications; CR1 Diretta Plus operates as a premium live-streaming add-on.

The business model is advertising-led. Revenue is generated through commercial ad placements on the DTT broadcast and digital streaming inventory, with no disclosed consumer-facing subscription fees for the core feed and no public pricing for advertising rates. CR1 is integrated into a broader regional media network including Cremonaoggi, Cremaoggi, OgliopoNews, CremonaSport, and Mondo Padano, which provide cross-platform content distribution and audience reach. The organization employs approximately 23 staff and operates a single headquarters at Via Bastida 16, Cremona.

Name

Cremona1

Legal name

CR1 Communications srl

Website

https://cremona1.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CR1 (Cremona1), operated by CR1 Communications srl, is a private Italian local television broadcaster serving the Cremona province on DTT Channel 19 with hyper-local news, sports, and cultural programming, funded primarily through advertising and distributed via streaming and mobile apps.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Cremona

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

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. Television Broadcasting and Advertising: CR1 generates revenue through traditional broadcast advertising on its digital terrestrial channel (Channel 19) and likely through advertising on its digital streaming platforms. The station operates as a local broadcaster with commercial advertising capabilities as evidenced by the presence of ad placements and a dedicated Commerciale/Advertising contact page.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CR1 (Cremona1) is a local Italian television broadcaster operating as CR1 Communications srl, which broadcasts free-to-air on Channel 19 of the digital terrestrial network from its studios in Cremona, Lombardy. Its core offering is hyper-local news, sports, and cultural programming targeted at Cremona province residents, including flagship daily Telegiornale news editions, TG Sport, dedicated US Cremonese football coverage, and various cultural and lifestyle programs. Distribution is complemented by a streaming website and native iOS/Android mobile applications, with a premium live streaming add-on called CR1 Diretta Plus.

Product overview

CR1 (Cremona1) is a local television station broadcasting on Channel 19 of the Italian digital terrestrial network, operated by CR1 Communications srl. The offering consists of a core broadcast television platform delivering news and sports programming, supplemented by a digital streaming add-on (CR1 Diretta Plus) accessible via mobile app. The portfolio includes the flagship Telegiornale (TG) news program with multiple daily editions, TG Sport for sports coverage, La Cremonese for football team content, along with cultural, talk, and entertainment programs including La Piazza, 24 Minuti, InfraROSSI, A Tutta Cremo, A Team, Il Grigio e il Rosso, Punto e a capo, and I Viaggi del Turco. The station also produces Speciali for event-based documentary content. Programs are available both via traditional broadcast and digital streaming platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Telegiornale (TG) Flagship daily news program of CR1 broadcasting multiple editions throughout the day, including 13:30 and 19:00 slots, covering local, national, and regional news for Cremona-area viewers.
• TG Sport Dedicated sports news program covering local sports, with particular focus on US Cremonese football team and regional sporting events for Cremona-area sports fans.
• La Cremonese Program dedicated to coverage of US Cremonese football team, including match broadcasts, interviews, and analysis for football supporters in the Cremona area.
• La Piazza Local talk and current affairs program covering community topics and events in the Cremona area for local viewers.
• 24 Minuti News magazine program delivering stories and updates in a concise 24-minute format for Cremona-area viewers.
• CR1 Diretta Plus Premium live streaming service allowing viewers to watch CR1 broadcasts in real-time on digital platforms, accessible via app download for on-the-go live viewing.
• A Tutta Cremo Program focused on local events and culture in Cremona, providing comprehensive coverage of community activities for local audiences.
• I Viaggi del Turco Travel and exploration program featuring journeys through various destinations, with recent episodes covering regional Italian locations for CR1 viewers.
• InfraROSSI News and current affairs program providing in-depth coverage of local and regional topics for Cremona-area viewers.
• A Team Local magazine program covering diverse topics related to the Cremona area and its community for local viewers.
• Il Grigio e il Rosso Cultural and lifestyle program exploring topics related to Cremona's traditions and contemporary life for local audiences.
• Punto e a capo Literary and cultural program featuring discussions and coverage of arts and literature for Cremona-area viewers.
• Speciali Special broadcast programs covering events, documentaries, and special coverage of significant local occasions for Cremona-area viewers.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CremonaoggicoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal news website that is part of the CR1 media network. Cross-promotional relationship where CR1 content is featured and shared across platforms.
• CremaoggicoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal news website for the Crema area, part of the CR1 media network. Provides cross-platform local news coverage and content sharing.
• OgliopoNewscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal news portal for the Oglio Po area integrated into the CR1 media network for regional coverage expansion.
• CremonaSportcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSports-focused local website within the CR1 network, providing dedicated sports coverage including US Cremonese football team.
• Mondo PadanominorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional media outlet covering the Po Valley area, part of the broader media network ecosystem.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• La7: National Italian free-to-air broadcaster with a strong news focus (TG La7). Comparable in editorial format and broadcast distribution, but operates nationally rather than at the provincial scale CR1 serves.
• Sky TG24: Italy's leading 24/7 news channel, distributed via satellite, DTT, and digital. Comparable as a continuous news broadcaster in Italy, though operating at national scale with resources and reach far exceeding CR1's provincial footprint.

Direct peers

• TG Norba: Local DTT broadcaster serving Puglia (Bari and surroundings). Operates a comparable regional news-and-sports-focused free-to-air model with affiliated digital properties, making it one of the closest analogues to CR1's operating structure outside of Lombardy.
• Videolina: Regional broadcaster serving Sardinia via DTT and digital platforms. Comparable as a private, regionally focused Italian TV broadcaster with a mix of local news, sports, and cultural programming monetized through advertising.
• Teletutto: Local DTT broadcaster serving Brescia and surrounding Lombardy territory. Directly comparable to CR1 as a regional Italian free-to-air local television station with comparable audience profile and advertising-driven revenue model in an adjacent Lombardy province.
• Antenna Sicilia: Regional broadcaster operating in Sicily on the Italian DTT network. Comparable to CR1 as a privately owned local television station focused on regional news, sports, and cultural content for a defined provincial audience.
• TRM Network: Southern Italian regional broadcaster with DTT presence. Comparable in operating model — local news and entertainment for a defined Italian region — and offers a useful benchmark for multi-channel local broadcasting economics.

Regional players

• RTV San Marino: Public broadcaster of San Marino, distributed on Italian DTT in adjacent territories. Comparable as a small-market regional broadcaster with both linear TV and digital distribution, though operating from a different (micro-state) jurisdiction than CR1.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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