Radiotelevisione Italiana, also known as RAI, a state-owned entity headquartered in Italy, was founded in 1954 and employs approximately 9,950 individuals. The company reported $2.9B in revenue as of 2025 and functions as a tier 1 media tech buyer. Functioning as the national public broadcasting company of Italy, Radiotelevisione Italiana specializes in broadcast television and radio, operating numerous terrestrial and subscription television channels and radio stations. A major broadcaster in Europe and the largest in Italy, it competes with Mediaset and other radio and television networks, holding a television audience share of 35.9%. Its broadcasts are received in surrounding countries, including Albania, Bosnia, Croatia, France, Malta, Monaco, Montenegro, San Marino, Slovenia, Switzerland, Serbia, Tunisia, and the Vatican City, and are also available elsewhere on pay television and some channels FTA across Europe, including the UK via the Hotbird satellite. Half of RAI's revenues are derived from broadcast receiving licence fees, with the remainder from the sale of advertising time. RAI was one of the 23 founding members of the European Broadcasting Union in 1950.

2025 Revenue

Founded

1954

Headcount

9,943

Headquarters

Italy

Primary Segment

Broadcast television and radio

Ownership

State Owned

News Summary:

On September 23, 2026, Grass Valley announced a multi-year framework agreement with Radiotelevisione Italiana (RAI) to upgrade its camera fleet with LDX 150 camera systems, an initiative the company described as one of the largest camera refresh programs in recent history. These native IP camera systems will support RAI's ongoing modernization efforts, offering greater flexibility for HDR and remote production. Previously, on September 22, discussions resurfaced in the Senate regarding a potential reduction in the Rai licence fee, distinguishing it from the broadcaster's overall funding and reigniting a political and financial debate. Earlier, on September 21, Stefano De Martino's Sanremo Festival announced the debut of online voting on RaiPlay, which will complement and integrate with traditional televoting, alongside a ban on artificial intelligence in songwriting.

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Radiotelevisione Italiana (RAI) offers 21 products in the media and telecoms services industry. Radiotelevisione Italiana (RAI)'s product portfolio comprises of broadcast television and radio.
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Radiotelevisione Italiana (RAI)'s revenues were over $1B in 2025. Caretta Research has split Radiotelevisione Italiana (RAI)'s revenue into 3 different product categories, the largest of which is linear TV carriage or subscription (thematic). For full access to Radiotelevisione Italiana (RAI)'s revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.
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Examples of Radiotelevisione Italiana (RAI)'s suppliers include Akamai, Accenture and Atos.

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Radiotelevisione Italiana (RAI) currently holds 114 broadcasting rights for sports competitions including rugby union, rowing, tennis, biathlon, volleyball, beach volleyball, marathon, basketball, cycling, cyclo-cross, multi-sport, ice skating, archery, winter sports, aquatics and swimming, athletics, soccer | association football, fencing, triathlon, motorsports, horse racing, american football, futsal and canoeing and kayaking.

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