This document summarizes data from MAVISE about public service broadcasting in Europe. Some key points:
- Public service broadcasters edit 14% of European TV channels but have a greater presence on digital terrestrial television at 20%.
- They produce the vast majority (867) of regional/local channels along with some national (307) and international (145) channels.
- Their audience market shares vary significantly between countries and have been impacted by increased competition and audience fragmentation.
- Public service broadcasters are funded in very different ways across Europe, with public funding accounting for an average of 77% of revenues.
- They capture about one third of total audiovisual sector revenues on average across Europe.
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