Globe Media Asia

Name

Globe Media Asia

Legal name

South Eastern Globe Communications Ltd.

Website

https://globemediaasia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Digital Media Publishing

NAICS

Newspaper Publishers (51311), Periodical Publishers (513120), Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services (5418)

SIC

Newspapers: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2711), Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

National & General-Interest Newspapers (Print & Digital) (MPAJADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

News, Politics & Current Affairs Magazines (MPAJAEAO), Public Diplomacy, Cultural Diplomacy & Strategic Communications (BPAIAIAE), Media Localization Operations & Fulfillment (Packaging, Naming, File Prep, Delivery) (MPAHAFAI)

Keywords

• Digital media publishing
• Custom publishing services
• Video production services
• Public relations agency
• Event management services

Headquarters

HQ city

Phnom Penh

HQ country

Cambodia

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Southeast Asia Globe operates as a member-supported publication where readers pay for membership to access content and participate in editorial direction
2. Advertising: Advertising services connecting brands with audiences of leading thinkers, influential decision-makers, industry insiders and affluent individuals
3. Content Marketing: Tailor-made advertorial and sponsored content that reflects brand voice, creating engaging content tailored to client needs
4. Custom Publishing: Bespoke publications for airlines, retailers and government ministries including annual reports, inflight magazines, and corporate materials
5. Video Production: Professional video production services for documentaries, corporate profiles, reportage, interviews, animation, events and more, serving entire production process from pre-production to post-production
6. Event Management: Conference-style events and smaller talks hosting presentations by global experts and professionals on topics ranging from digital marketing to banking to tech
7. PR and Marketing Services: Public relations, strategic marketing, branding, social and digital media marketing agency services through Brains Communication subsidiary

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Globe Media Asia is a diversified media company that produces editorial and commercial content across print, digital, events, video production and custom publishing. It operates a portfolio of publications including Southeast Asia Globe (member-supported digital journalism), Focus Cambodia (annual business investment guide), Focus – Ready for Tomorrow (sustainability-focused digital platform), and Discover (premium travel publication), alongside commercial services such as Inspire Asean events, professional video production, custom publishing, and the Brains Communication PR and marketing agency.

Product overview

Globe Media Asia is a diversified media company that produces editorial and commercial content across print, digital, events, video production and custom publishing. Founded in 2007 and based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, the company operates a portfolio of seven distinct products and services. The core portfolio includes Southeast Asia Globe (member-supported digital journalism publication), Focus Cambodia (annual business investment guide), Focus – Ready for Tomorrow (sustainability-focused digital platform), and Discover (premium travel and leisure publication). Supporting services include Inspire Asean (conference and event platform), Video Production (documentaries and corporate videos), and Custom Publishing (bespoke publications). Brains Communication operates as an integrated PR, marketing and branding agency serving both the company's own titles and external clients. The company employs a digital-first strategy for its lead publications while offering advertising, content marketing, and partnership opportunities to brands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Southeast Asia Globe: The region's member-supported publication featuring in-depth journalism promoting a more informed, inclusive and sustainable future. Delivers one in-depth feature article every day covering politics, business, social affairs and environment.
• Focus Cambodia
• Discover
• Focus – Ready for Tomorrow
• Inspire Asean
• Brains Communication

Products and services

• Southeast Asia Globe The region's member-supported digital publication featuring in-depth journalism covering politics, business, social affairs and environment through four core pillars: Power, Money, Life and Earth. Delivers one in-depth feature article every day.
• Focus Cambodia Annual guide to business and investment in Cambodia, presenting key industry sector leaders and listing laws and regulations that make the kingdom an attractive investment destination. Distributed via digital download and print at premium travel destinations.
• Focus – Ready for Tomorrow Social enterprise lifestyle platform producing engaging journalism for change-makers, aiming to lead discussions on sustainable future topics through training young aspiring media professionals.
• Discover Cambodia's premier travel and leisure publication featuring exquisite photography and comprehensive destination guides covering temples, beaches, arts, history and cultural experiences for well-travelled, affluent readers. Print copies available at premium travel destinations in Cambodia.
• Brains Communication Public relations, strategic marketing, branding, social and digital media marketing agency offering customized communication solutions, event management from concept to brand development to PR management. Operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Globe Media Asia.
• Video Production Professional video production services producing documentaries, corporate profiles, reportage, interviews, animation, and event coverage with full production support from pre-production through post-production.
• Custom Publishing Bespoke publication services producing international-standard publications for airlines, retailers and government ministries including annual reports, inflight magazines, and corporate materials.
• Inspire Asean Conference-style events and talks hosting global experts and professionals on topics ranging from digital marketing to banking to tech, offering constructive advice and practical knowledge exchange opportunities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reaches 20,000 members from over 60 countries
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

27 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Southeast Asia GlobecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2007Flagship publication launched in 2007, member-supported journalism platform covering politics, business, social affairs and environment in Southeast Asia with 20,000 members from over 60 countries
• ABA BankminorOthersPartner brand advertising in Globe Media Asia publications
• Aide et ActionminorOthersInternational development organization partnering for content and initiatives
• Angkor Golf ResortminorOthersLuxury golf resort partner advertising in publications
• Asia Property AwardsminorOthersProperty industry awards media partnership
• Bodia SpaminorOthersPremium spa partner advertising in publications
• European Union Delegation in CambodiacoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerKey development partner for video production including European Film Festival 2022, women empowerment content, and various multimedia projects
• The Asia FoundationcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDevelopment organization partner for video production and content creation
• GIZcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGerman development agency partner for video production including WE House, app promotion, and Business Scouts for Development Programme
• Internews' Earth Journalism NetworkcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMedia development partner for Cambodian Eats video series and journalism capacity building
• UNDP CambodiacoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerUnited Nations development partner for content and multimedia projects
• KAS (Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman political foundation partnership for editorial and development content
• Future ForumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCambodian think tank partnership for research and content
• Splice MediaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedia partner co-founding mentioned in testimonial, regional media collaboration
• Prudential CambodiaminorOthersInsurance company advertising partner
• Raffles HotelminorOthersLuxury hotel partner advertising in publications
• Rosewood HotelsminorOthersLuxury hotel partner advertising in publications
• Vattanac CapitalminorOthersReal estate and business partner advertising in publications
• Heineken CambodiaminorOthersBeverage brand partner including Tiger Beer advertising
• DHL CambodiaminorOthersLogistics company partner advertising in publications
• EnergyLab AsiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClean energy innovation partner for sustainability content
• Nord Anglia EducationminorOthersInternational education group partner advertising
• Smart CommunicationsminorOthersTelecommunications partner advertising in publications
• Sofitel Phnom PenhminorOthersLuxury hotel partner advertising
• Hops Craft Beer GardenminorOthersCraft beer venue partner for promotional videos and advertising
• La CroisetteminorOthersRestaurant and venue partner advertising in publications
• Visa CambodiaminorOthersPayment network partner advertising in publications

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Mothership: Singapore-headquartered digital media company producing news, lifestyle, branded content, and social-first video for a Southeast Asian audience. Closely comparable in product mix, digital-first strategy, and agency-style monetization.
• Coconuts Media: Digital-first regional media company covering Southeast Asia (including Cambodia) with multiple city-specific editions, advertising, and branded content. Closest comparable in product mix, geography, and digital-first audience model.
• Rappler: Southeast Asia-focused digital news outlet using a membership/community-supported model with strong social impact framing. Comparable to Globe Media Asia's member-driven journalism approach and regional coverage scope.

Broad incumbents

• The Diplomat: Larger Asia-Pacific current-affairs digital publication covering politics, security, and business across the region. Competes for the same regional decision-maker audience and advertising dollars that Southeast Asia Globe targets.
• Channel News Asia: Major regional broadcaster with extensive Southeast Asia news coverage, lifestyle verticals, and branded content offerings. Sets the competitive ceiling for audience scale and advertiser reach in regional news.

Regional players

• Khmer Times: Cambodia-headquartered English-language news outlet covering business, politics and lifestyle. Operates in the same Cambodia-centric news and business-intelligence niche as Focus Cambodia and Southeast Asia Globe.
• The Phnom Penh Post: Long-standing Cambodia-focused English-language news publication with print, digital, and event properties. Directly competes for English-speaking Cambodia advertisers, decision-makers, and the same premium audience.

Emerging players

• Tech in Asia: Asia-focused digital media company with editorial, events, and community monetization. Comparable business model architecture (media + events + community) to Globe Media Asia's integrated portfolio approach.
• KrASIA: Digital media platform covering business, technology, and innovation across Asia with editorial, events, and newsletter products. Comparable in editorial-plus-events business model targeting Asia-focused professionals.
• Splice Media: Asia-focused media and content company covering startups, technology and business. Comparable regional digital media business with overlapping Southeast Asia audience and explicit prior partnership relationship with Globe Media Asia.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@GlobeMediaAsia
• Facebookfacebook.com/globemediaasia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/globemediaasia

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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