EL 9 TV

What EL 9 TV does

EL 9 TV is the television platform of the El 9 Nou media group, operated by PREMSA D'OSONA, S.A., a privately held Spanish public limited company headquartered at Plaça de la Catedral, 2 in Vic, Barcelona. The company produces and broadcasts Catalan-language local news, regional sports, cultural programming, and live coverage of community events for residents of the Osona, Ripollès, Vallès Oriental, and Moianès regions of central Catalonia. Its flagship program, El 9 Informatiu, anchors a portfolio that includes Torn de tarda, EK0 – Esport Km 0, La Tramoia, Angle obert, El 9 matí, Territori 17, Discapaci…què?, and Què hi ha de 9?, supplemented by the EL 9 FM radio service, the +9 digital platform, and two regional newspaper editions (EL 9 NOU Osona i Ripollès and EL 9 NOU Vallès Oriental).

The underlying technology stack is a multi-platform content distribution system built around an OTT streaming property hosted at el9nou.cat/el9tv, a digital historical archive (Hemeroteca històrica), a digital newsstand (Quiosc Digital), and a subscriber portal (EL9CLUB) accessed via 9club.el9nou.cat. Video distribution is supplemented through a content partnership with the LaXarxa+ streaming aggregator. The platform supports on-demand streaming, scheduled programming, newsletters, and event ticketing, but the source data shows no proprietary AI/ML components, no published APIs, no third-party SDK integrations, and no data flywheel — the technical moat is content and distribution, not algorithms.

The business model combines three recurring and transactional revenue streams: digital subscriptions through EL9CLUB (with annual and multi-year tiers covering premium content, archives, and member-only events), traditional advertising across broadcast and digital properties (including a Classificats classifieds section), and ticketed event services tied to local festivals and community programs. Customer segments are the Catalan-speaking local community (primary, by geography), local SMB advertisers, and EL9CLUB subscriber members. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; access to subscription terms requires creating a customer account. The company holds a core institutional partnership with the Generalitat de Catalunya and operates two physical offices (Vic headquarters and a Granollers regional office) with a reported headcount of roughly 10 employees, indicating a small, regionally focused operation.

Name

EL 9 TV

Legal name

PREMSA D'OSONA, S.A.

Website

https://el9tv.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

EL 9 TV is the television platform of the El 9 Nou media group operated by PREMSA D'OSONA, S.A., delivering Catalan-language local news, regional sports, cultural programming, and live event broadcasts to residents of central Catalonia's Osona, Ripollès, Vallès Oriental, and Moianès regions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Television Broadcasting

NAICS

Television Broadcasting Stations (516120), Radio Broadcasting Stations (51611)

SIC

Television Broadcasting Stations (4833), Radio Broadcasting Stations (4832)

akta.pro primary industry

General Entertainment SVOD Platforms (MPACAAAA)

Keywords

• Regional television broadcasting
• Local news media
• Catalan-language content
• OTT streaming platform
• Community radio broadcasting

Headquarters

HQ city

Vic

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Digital Subscriptions: Subscriber-based access to premium content including digital newsstand, historical archives, exclusive newsletters, and member-only events. Annual and multi-year subscription options available.
2. Advertising: Traditional advertising placements across television broadcasts and digital platforms including classifieds section (Classificats) and promotional content.
3. Event Services: Ticketed events and special programs including local festivals, concerts, and community gatherings.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

EL 9 TV is a regional Catalan-language television platform that broadcasts local news, sports, cultural programs, and live coverage of regional events for the Osona, Ripollès, Vallès Oriental, and Moianès regions of Catalonia. It operates as part of the El 9 Nou media group, complementing its TV offering with radio (EL 9 FM), digital news portals, regional newspaper editions, and a subscription-based member club (EL9CLUB) that provides access to historical archives, newsletters, and exclusive content.

Product overview

EL 9 TV is the television platform of El 9 Nou media group, operating as a unified multi-platform offering centered on EL 9 TV, supplemented by EL 9 FM radio and the digital +9 platform. The portfolio includes the flagship news program El 9 Informatiu, the afternoon program Torn de tarda, sports coverage through EK0 – Esport Km 0, cultural programming like La Tramoia and … i bona lletra, documentary series Angle obert, morning show El 9 matí, regional affairs program Territori 17, disability awareness show Discapaci…què?, and the entertainment program Què hi ha de 9?. EL 9 NOU also publishes regional newspaper editions for Vallès Oriental and Osona i Ripollès.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• El 9 Informatiu: News program delivering local news in an accessible and rigorous manner
• Torn de tarda
• La Tramoia
• Angle obert
• … i bona lletra
• El 9 matí
• Territori 17
• Discapaci…què?
• Què hi ha de 9?

Products and services

• EL 9 TV The primary television platform of the El 9 Nou media group, broadcasting local news, sports, cultural programs, and special events for Catalan-speaking audiences in the Osona, Ripollès, Vallès Oriental, and Moianès regions of Catalonia.
• El 9 Informatiu Flagship news program delivering local and regional news in an accessible and rigorous format for Catalan-speaking audiences in central Catalonia.
• Torn de tarda Afternoon talk and entertainment program covering current topics and local events for regional Catalan-speaking audiences.
• EK0 – Esport Km 0 Local sports program providing coverage of regional sports events and athletics in the Osona, Ripollès, and Vallès Oriental regions.
• La Tramoia Cultural and entertainment program featuring local performances and artistic content from the Catalan region.
• Angle obert Documentary-style program exploring local stories and regional topics in depth for Catalan-speaking viewers.
• … i bona lletra Literary and cultural program focusing on books, literature, and cultural commentary for Catalan-speaking audiences.
• El 9 matí Morning news and lifestyle program covering current events and regional topics for Catalan-speaking audiences.
• Territori 17 Regional affairs program providing in-depth coverage of territorial and environmental topics in central Catalonia.
• Discapaci…què? Television program focused on disability awareness and inclusion topics for regional Catalan-speaking audiences.
• Què hi ha de 9? Entertainment and lifestyle program exploring regional events, culture, and lifestyle topics in central Catalonia.
• EL 9 FM Radio service complementing EL 9 TV, broadcasting audio content including news, music, and talk shows for Catalan-speaking audiences.
• +9 Digital Platform Digital platform offering additional content, subscriptions, and exclusive multimedia features for EL9CLUB subscribers.
• EL 9 NOU Vallès Oriental Regional edition of the El 9 Nou digital newspaper focused on the Vallès Oriental area.
• EL 9 NOU Osona i Ripollès Main regional edition of the El 9 Nou digital newspaper covering Osona and Ripollès areas.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• LaXarxa+minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorContent distribution partnership allowing EL 9 TV video content to be accessible through LaXarxa+ streaming platform. Includes shows like 'Pere Casacuberta, esprint trencat' and 'Sau: la memòria submergida' available on LaXarxa+ platform.
• Generalitat de CatalunyacoreOthersRegional government of Catalonia providing collaboration and support for local media operations. Featured in collaboration section of website footer alongside institutional media partnerships.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Rac1 (Grup RAC1): Catalan-language commercial radio station and digital media group — directly comparable to EL 9 FM on the radio side, competing for the same regional Catalan-speaking audience and local advertising market with substantially larger scale.
• NacióDigital: Leading Catalan-language digital-native news outlet — comparable regional media model with strong digital subscription offering, competing for the same Catalan-speaking audience and advertiser base that EL 9 TV targets across central Catalonia.
• LaXarxa: Network of local television broadcasters across Catalonia — directly comparable hyper-local TV distribution model. EL 9 TV already partners with LaXarxa+ for content distribution, and member stations serve similar regional audiences with overlapping advertising markets.
• Regió7: Regional newspaper and digital media outlet covering central Catalonia (Bages, Berguedà, Solsonès, Moianès) — directly comparable regional journalism model with print and digital editions, competing for advertisers in overlapping comarques including Moianès where EL 9 NOU also publishes.

Regional players

• Diari de Girona: Regional newspaper and digital outlet covering the Girona province — comparable multi-platform regional media model (print + digital + local content), but serving a different Catalan territory than EL 9 TV's central Catalonia focus.
• Betevé: Barcelona municipal television and digital media operator — comparable local-TV broadcasting and digital content model, but serving Barcelona city specifically rather than the central Catalonia comarques where EL 9 TV operates.
• Grup Segre: Multi-platform regional media group in Lleida (Segrià and surrounding comarques) — comparable regional newspaper + digital + local TV/radio model, but focused on western Catalonia rather than the central regions served by EL 9 TV.

Others

• TV Locales (LaXarxa+): Catalan local-TV content streaming platform aggregating content from regional broadcasters including EL 9 TV — not a competitor but a distribution and discoverability layer that extends the reach of small regional operators and is therefore ecosystem-relevant.

Broad incumbents

• Corporació Catalana de Mitjans Audiovisuals (CCMA): Public broadcaster operating TV3, 3/24, and Catalunya Ràdio — directly comparable regional Catalan television and radio offering, but with national Catalan reach, digital streaming (3Cat), and substantially larger production budget. Most direct competitor for audiences, advertisers, and content talent in Catalonia.
• El Periódico de Catalunya: Major Catalan newspaper with both print and digital editions — broader-incumbent peer covering similar Catalan territory and competing for overlapping regional advertising, but operating at national-Catalan scale rather than hyper-local.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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