Ràdio Televisió Cardedeu

What Ràdio Televisió Cardedeu does

Ràdio Televisió Cardedeu (RTVC) is a non-profit community media association (Associació d'Amics de Ràdio Televisió Cardedeu, NIF G-58331729) headquartered in Cardedeu, Catalonia, Spain. Founded in 1980, it is recognized as the first local television station in Spain and the first television broadcast in the Catalan language worldwide. The organization operates two core broadcast services — RTVC Televisió on TDT channel 38 and Ràdio Cardedeu on 90.7FM — complemented by web streaming (rtvc.cat, azuracast.rtvc.cat), a 20+ podcast library distributed on Spotify and YouTube, and a broad social media presence across Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, Telegram, and WhatsApp. The technical foundation is conventional broadcast infrastructure (TV studio, radio production facilities, newsroom, control room, audiovisual archive) with no AI/ML capabilities disclosed.

RTVC serves the Cardedeu municipality and broader Catalan-speaking audience with a portfolio of local news (Cardedeu Informatiu, running 30+ years), magazine and current affairs programming (Territori 17, Infopòdcast Cardedeu), cultural and music content (Sonic Reducer, Somtresitu, Batalletes cultural archive), children's programming (Món Petit), and special projects including OP FEST (a Catalan-language original song contest co-produced with La Xarxa Audiovisual Local spanning 40+ local TV stations), enllaÇarts (an accessibility-focused art project for people with disabilities), and Ona ODS (sustainable development goals communication). Production is volunteer-driven, with hundreds of contributors and alumni trained through RTVC programs.

Revenue is generated through four streams: recurring membership fees (socis) on an annual subscription basis with pricing not publicly disclosed; co-production and content partnership with La Xarxa Audiovisual Local; government and institutional grants from the Departament de Cultura de la Generalitat de Catalunya, Ajuntament de Cardedeu, and the broader muncipality; and tiered sponsorship (Bronze/Silver/Gold) for OP FEST. The go-to-market is community-led, leveraging volunteer recruitment, school visits, cultural events, and partnership-based distribution through the La Xarxa network. Strategic affiliations include membership in ReMC, CMGE, and GFMD, positioning RTVC within the broader Spanish and international community media ecosystem.

Name

Ràdio Televisió Cardedeu

Legal name

Associació d'Amics de Ràdio Televisió Cardedeu (RTVC)

Website

https://rtvc.cat

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Ràdio Televisió Cardedeu (RTVC) is a non-profit community media association in Cardedeu, Catalonia, operating local television on TDT channel 38 and FM radio 90.7. Founded in 1980 as the first local TV in Spain and first Catalan-language TV worldwide, it serves Cardedeu residents and the Catalan-speaking audience with local news, podcasts, and the OP FEST music festival.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Broadcasting Services

NAICS

Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations (5161), Radio Broadcasting Stations (516110), Television Broadcasting Stations (51612)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Public/Community Local Stations (PBS Member Stations, Community Radio, LPFM) (MPABACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community/Low-Power Nonprofit Radio (LPFM/Community Radio) (MPABADAE), Radio Streaming & Catch-Up Audio Platforms (MPAIADAJ)

Keywords

• Community television broadcasting
• Local radio broadcasting
• Catalan-language media
• Community media services
• Podcast production

Headquarters

HQ city

Cardedeu

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees (Socis): Community members pay to become supporting members (socis) of RTVC, providing financial support to sustain the community media operation. This is a recurring membership model.
2. Co-production and Content Partnership with La Xarxa: RTVC co-produces content and participates in network initiatives like OP FEST with La Xarxa Audiovisual Local, generating revenue through shared production costs, broadcast rights, and collaborative funding.
3. Government and Institutional Grants: RTVC receives subsidies and support from public institutions including the Departament de Cultura de la Generalitat de Catalunya, Ajuntament de Cardedeu, and participates in collaborative projects with government backing.
4. OP FEST Sponsorships: OP FEST offers tiered sponsorship packages (Bronze, Silver, Gold) to businesses seeking visibility with the Catalan-speaking audience, including places at events and promotional benefits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ràdio Televisió Cardedeu operates a community-owned local television and radio station in Cardedeu, Catalonia. It broadcasts local news, cultural, children's, and music programming via TDT channel 38, FM 90.7 radio, and online streaming, supported by a volunteer network, paying members, and institutional grants. Founded in 1980, it is the first local television in Spain and the first television in the Catalan language worldwide.

Product overview

Ràdio Televisió Cardedeu (RTVC) is a community media organization operating two core broadcast services: RTVC Televisió (TDT channel 38, online streaming) and Ràdio Cardedeu 90.7 FM (online streaming). Founded in 1980 as the first local television in Spain and first television in Catalan, the organization offers an extensive portfolio of television programs (Cardedeu Informatiu, Territori 17, Objectiu Paki, Roba Estesa, Món Petit, Batalletes, Va de Cine), radio programs (Sonic Reducer, Punt de Trobada, Somtresitu), podcasts (Infopòdcast Cardedeu, 48 Hores, Cultura.ZIP, enllaçArts, Ona ODS, and many others), and special projects (OP FEST music festival, enllaÇarts accessibility project, Ona ODS sustainable development communication project). The organization also provides live streaming services, digital newsletters, guided facility visits, and educational workshops. RTVC operates as a community association supported by volunteers, members, and viewers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• OP FEST: A Catalan-language original song competition and music festival organized by La Xarxa network of local televisions, with territorial representatives across Catalonia.
• enllaÇarts
• Ona ODS
• Alenada

Products and services

• RTVC Televisió Local television broadcast service available via TDT (channel 38), online streaming, and social media channels for Cardedeu and Catalan-speaking audiences.
• Ràdio Cardedeu 90.7 FM Local radio broadcast service on FM frequency 90.7 in Cardedeu with live streaming via AzuraCast, featuring music, current affairs, and community programming.
• Cardedeu Informatiu Local news program broadcast every Monday at 21:30 with reruns, covering political, cultural, social, and sports news from Cardedeu.
• Territori 17 Morning magazine show broadcast Monday to Friday on Radio Cardedeu covering current affairs and local Cardedeu news.
• Infopòdcast Cardedeu Daily 3-minute local news podcast broadcast Monday to Friday at 7:30 AM, available on podcast platforms.
• OP FEST Annual Catalan-language original song competition co-produced with La Xarxa Audiovisual Local, with territorial casting phases across 40+ local TV stations and a televised grand finale gala.
• enllaÇarts Inclusive arts project connecting artists and people with disabilities through workshops in singing, dance, visual art, and gospel music.
• Ona ODS Communication project on UN Sustainable Development Goals covering gender equality, global warming, and rural revitalization through local media storytelling.
• Pòdcasts RTVC Podcast platform offering 20+ on-demand radio programs covering news, culture, music, and community topics, distributed via Spotify and YouTube.
• Món Petit Weekly children's program featuring opinions from Cardedeu school students on adult-relevant topics, broadcast before Cardedeu Informatiu.
• Guided Visits to RTVC Educational guided 60-90 minute tours of RTVC facilities for school groups and educational centers covering broadcast operations and community media history.
• Workshop Programs Educational media workshops for school groups including 'Fem un Informatiu' (news program production) and 'L'entrevista' (interview techniques).

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 30 years of Cardedeu Informatiu news program broadcasting local political, cultural, social, and sports news
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• La Xarxa Audiovisual Local (XAL)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerLa Xarxa Audiovisual Local is the primary co-production and co-development partner for major RTVC initiatives including OP FEST music competition. XAL provides the network platform for territorial representation across 40+ local TV stations in Catalonia and manages distribution through its broadcast network.
• ReMC (Red de Medios Comunitarios)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRTVC is a member of ReMC, the Network of Community Media, connecting with other community radio and television stations across Spanish-speaking territories for mutual support and collaboration.
• CMGE (Coordinadora de Medios Públicos y Comunitarios de España)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRTVC is affiliated with CMGE, the Coordinator of Public and Community Media of Spain, representing community media interests at the national level.
• GFMD (Global Media Literacy Forum)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRTVC participates in the Global Forum on Media Literacy Development, connecting with international media literacy initiatives and best practices.
• ASMUCAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASMUCA is the artistic training partner for the enllaÇarts project, providing multidisciplinary artistic education and workshops for people with disabilities as part of the inclusive arts collaboration.
• Fundació Viver de Bell·lloccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFundació Viver de Bell·lloc serves as social inclusion advisors for the enllaÇarts project, providing expertise in accessibility and inclusion for people with disabilities in artistic programming.
• Ajuntament de Cardedeu (Cardedeu City Council)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe City Council of Cardedeu is a key institutional supporter and collaborator, providing funding for projects including enllaÇarts and general operational support for community media activities.
• Departament de Cultura de la Generalitat de CatalunyacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Culture Department of the Government of Catalonia provides subsidies and funding for cultural projects including enllaÇarts, supporting inclusive arts and Catalan language culture through community media.
• La Tèxtil RaseminorOthersLa Tèxtil Rase provides workshop space in Cardedeu for the enllaÇarts project activities including singing, dance, and art workshops.
• Museu Arxiu Tomàs Balvey (MATB)minorOthersMATB serves as the exhibition venue for artwork created by participants in the enllaÇarts art workshop, hosting displays of art created by people with autism spectrum disorders.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/rtvcardedeu
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/rtvcardedeu
• Facebookfacebook.com/TelevisioCardedeu
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rtvc
• Instagraminstagram.com/rtvcardedeu

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Investors

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