The Association of Commercial Television in Europe, ACT, represents the business interests of the commercial television sector at the EU institutions. The ACT was formed in July 1989. Our member companies are active in 34 European countries and encompass several business models, from free-to-air television broadcasters to multimedia groups and digital platform operators. Cumulatively, these companies offer many hundreds of television channels and are the leading source of entertainment and information to millions of European citizens.

We are consulted on a regular basis by the EU on the future of the audiovisual sector in Europe, in particular with regard to digital TV and the EU Directive "Audiovisual Media Services". In addition to our work at the EU institutions, the ACT actively represents the interests of the commercial broadcasting sector at other international bodies whose decisions impact on our businesses. 


The European media industry

The European media industry is going through a period of unprecedented change. Presentations and data on the European television industry

The development and application of digital technologies, combined with other developments in the broadcasting markets, are changing the reality of European broadcasting. European regulation is currently being adjusted to reflect these changes. Papers and presentations from ACT and the EU institutions

Membership of the ACT is open to any private television broadcasting company in Europe that approves the ACT's statutes of association. More information on how to join ACT