Corporación de Servizos Audiovisuais de Galicia

What Corporación de Servizos Audiovisuais de Galicia does

Corporación de Servizos Audiovisuais de Galicia (CSAG) is the public audiovisual media corporation of the Autonomous Community of Galicia, Spain, headquartered in Santiago de Compostela. Founded in 1984 as the Compañía de Radio-Televisión de Galicia under regional law, the entity was restructured in 2011 under Lei 9/2011 and again in 2025 under Lei 1/2025 to modernize its mandate for digital and streaming services. CSAG is wholly owned and funded by the Galician regional government (Xunta de Galicia), with governance provided by a Consello de Administración appointed by regional authorities. The corporation operates a multi-platform public media ecosystem anchored on Television de Galicia (TVG) and Radio Galega (RG), complemented by four digital platforms: AGalega.gal (streaming of TV/radio content), AGalegaAudio.gal (radio and podcasts), Xabarín.gal (children's and youth content), and G24.gal (digital news). Distribution extends through linear broadcast, web, mobile applications on iOS/Android, and dedicated international channels (Galicia TV América for the Americas diaspora, Galicia TV Europa for European diaspora), plus on-demand services such as Á Carta.

The corporation's content portfolio represents the largest catalog of Galician-language audiovisual material in the world, covering news, entertainment, documentaries, sports, cultural programming, and children's content. Core technology is traditional public broadcasting infrastructure extended into multi-platform digital distribution, with native mobile applications and dedicated portals by content vertical. Notable commercial and institutional engagements include a sports broadcasting partnership with Celta Fortuna (12 Segunda División matches per season), educational outreach through the #DigochoEu contest in Galician school centers, and annual cultural contests (Miss Vaca Galicia, Recantos, Canción do Nadal, Canción do Verán). The corporation maintains active social media presence including a TikTok account for #DigochoEu exceeding 300,000 followers, alongside Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

CSAG operates as a publicly funded broadcaster under regional legislation, with revenue derived from public budget allocations supplemented by advertising on linear broadcasts, commercial content sales (Venda de imaxes), and licensing. All content is offered free to viewers with no subscription fees, in fulfillment of its public service mandate to preserve and promote the Galician language and culture. The corporation is governed by a Board of Administration with six members and operates under ENS (Esquema Nacional de Seguridad) certification for information systems security.

Name

Corporación de Servizos Audiovisuais de Galicia

Legal name

Corporación de Servizos Audiovisuais de Galicia

Website

https://crtvg.gal

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Corporación de Servizos Audiovisuais de Galicia (CSAG) is the publicly funded regional broadcaster of Galicia, Spain, operating Television de Galicia (TVG), Radio Galega, and four digital platforms (AGalega, AGalegaAudio, Xabarín, G24) serving Galician-language audiences domestically and across the diaspora in Europe and the Americas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Broadcasting

NAICS

Television Broadcasting Stations (51612), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (51621)

SIC

Television Broadcasting Stations (4833)

akta.pro primary industry

National General-Entertainment Broadcast Networks (MPABAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

General Entertainment SVOD Platforms (MPACAAAA), Sports Streaming Platforms (MPACAAAE)

Keywords

• Public broadcasting services
• Regional television
• Digital media streaming
• Radio broadcasting
• Audiovisual content

Headquarters

HQ city

Santiago de Compostela

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Broadcasting Funding: As a public media corporation of the Autonomous Community of Galicia, CSAG operates as a publicly funded broadcaster with annual budgets, financial reports, and transparency obligations under Lei 1/2025. Revenue derived from public allocation in accordance with Galician media law.
2. Television and Radio Broadcasting: Linear broadcast of television (TVG) and radio (Radio Galega) programming to the general public across Galicia, including regional, national, and international coverage (Galicia TV América, Galicia TV Europa).
3. Digital Platform Services: Free-to-access digital platforms (AGalega.gal, AGalegaAudio.gal, Xabarín.gal, G24.gal) offering streaming content and interactive services to digital audiences.
4. Commercial Content Sales: Sale of audiovisual content and images (Venda de imaxes), including sports broadcasting rights (e.g., Celta Fortuna football matches), programming licensing, and documentation services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CSAG is the public audiovisual media corporation of the Autonomous Community of Galicia, Spain, operating regional public television (Televisión de Galicia / TVG), public radio (Radio Galega), and a suite of digital streaming platforms (AGalega.gal, AGalegaAudio.gal, Xabarín.gal, G24.gal) that distribute Galician-language news, entertainment, sports, cultural, and children's content. All offerings are provided free of charge to viewers as a public service, with distribution spanning linear broadcast, web, and native mobile applications across Galicia, Europe, and the Americas.

Product overview

Corporación de Servizos Audiovisuais de Galicia (CSAG) operates a multi-platform public media ecosystem centered on Television de Galicia (TVG) and Radio Galega. The company provides traditional broadcast television and radio services alongside digital platforms AGalega.gal and AGalegaAudio.gal for streaming content, the news portal G24, and the children's/youth platform Xabarín. Services are distributed through web, mobile apps (iOS/Android), and on-demand offerings including Á Carta video-on-demand. CSAG's media portfolio represents the largest audiovisual content offering in Galician language.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CRTVG: Corporate abbreviation of Corporación de Servizos Audiovisuais de Galicia, used on the main website (crtvg.gal) and in corporate communications.
• TVG
• RG
• G24
• Xabarín
• AGalega
• AGalegaAudio

Products and services

• Televisión de Galicia (TVG) Main public television channel of Galicia offering news, entertainment, documentaries, and sports programming in Galician language to viewers across Galicia.
• Radio Galega (RG) Public radio service of Galicia broadcasting news, culture, sports, and entertainment content in Galician via linear broadcast and the AGalegaAudio.gal digital platform.
• AGalega.gal Digital platform offering live TV streaming, radio channels, and on-demand audiovisual content catalog including series, films, documentaries, and native digital content in Galician, accessible globally via web and mobile apps (iOS/Android).
• AGalegaAudio.gal Digital platform for Radio Galega content offering on-demand access to radio programs, podcasts, and exclusive audio content in Galician, including science, culture, and society content.
• G24 News platform providing updated news, in-depth analysis, and comprehensive coverage of events in Galicia, Spain, and the world with a Galician journalistic perspective.
• Xabarín Children's and youth content platform in Galician featuring animation, series, movies, and the DigochoEu program, organized by age groups (Pequerrech@s, Cativ@s, Mociñ@s) plus XabarínTV and Radio Picarña.
• Á Carta Video-on-demand service enabling viewers to access TVG content at their convenience.
• CSAG Webcams Live webcams showcasing real-time views of Galicia including landscapes, squares, and iconic spots throughout the region.
• CSAG Mobile Apps Mobile applications for iOS and Android enabling access to AGalega, AGalegaAudio, and Xabarín platforms on mobile devices.
• Galicia TV América International distribution channel for Galician content in the Americas, enabling diaspora access to Galician media.
• Galicia TV Europa International distribution channel for Galician content in other European countries, enabling European diaspora access to Galician media.

Quantifiable outcome

• 300,000+ TikTok followers for #DigochoEu children's program
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Celta FortunacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for broadcasting 12 Celta Fortuna football matches per season in Segunda División. The agreement includes coverage on TVG and AGalega.gal, with matches such as the August 31 home game against Castelló at Balaídos stadium.
• Galician School CenterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership through the #DígochoEu contest (4th edition) targeting school centers, engaging students with Galician-language content creation.
• Galician Autonomous Community GovernmentcoreOthersPublic funding and legislative oversight under Lei 1/2025, de servizos dos medios públicos de comunicación audiovisual de Galicia. CSAG operates as a public corporation of the autonomous community.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Corporació Catalana de Mitjans Audiovisuals (CCMA/TV3): Public broadcaster of Catalonia operating Televisió de Catalunya (TV3) and Catalunya Ràdio. Closest analogue to CSAG: another autonomous-community public broadcaster producing content in a co-official regional language with multi-platform distribution.
• Euskal Irrati Telebista (EITB): Public broadcaster of the Basque Country operating ETB television and Euskadi Irratia radio. Highly comparable to CSAG as a regional public broadcaster serving a co-official language community with TV, radio, and digital platforms.
• Canal Sur (Radio y Televisión de Andalucía): Public broadcaster of Andalusia operating Canal Sur TV and Canal Sur Radio. Comparable as another Spanish autonomous-community public broadcaster with regional content mandate and multi-platform distribution.
• Castilla-La Mancha Media (CMM): Public broadcaster of Castilla-La Mancha. Comparable as a smaller Spanish regional public broadcaster operating linear TV and digital platforms serving a single autonomous community.
• Aragón TV (CARTV): Public broadcaster of Aragón operating Aragón TV and Aragón Radio. Comparable as another autonomous-community public broadcaster with similar scale and mandate to serve a regional Spanish audience.
• Radio del Principado de Asturias (RTPA): Public broadcaster of Asturias operating TPA television and RPA radio. Comparable as a smaller Spanish regional public broadcaster with multi-platform public service mission.
• Ens Públic de Radiotelevisió de les Illes Balears (IB3): Public broadcaster of the Balearic Islands operating IB3 television and digital platforms. Comparable as a regional Spanish public broadcaster with island-region focus and multi-platform distribution.

Broad incumbents

• Radio Televisión Española (RTVE): National public broadcaster of Spain operating La 1, La 2, Teledeporte, and Radio Nacional de España. Comparable as Spain's largest public broadcaster with multiple linear channels, radio networks, and digital platforms, though national rather than regional.
• Atresmedia Corporación: Largest Spanish private commercial broadcaster operating Antena 3, laSexta, Onda Cero, and ATRESplayer. Comparable as a major Spanish multi-platform broadcaster competing with CSAG for national advertising and audience attention.
• Mediaset España (Telecinco): Major Spanish private commercial broadcaster operating Telecinco, Cuatro, and digital platforms. Comparable as a large national multi-platform broadcaster competing with CSAG's linear and digital channels.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/TVG
• Facebookfacebook.com/CRTVG
• Instagraminstagram.com/Tvgalicia
• Xx.com/crtvg

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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