Red Bee Media

http://www.redbeemedia.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/red-bee-media/

Red Bee Media, also known as Red Bee, is a privately owned company headquartered in the UK, with Ericsson as its parent company. Founded in 2002, the company employs approximately 1270 individuals and reported $182.7M in revenue as of 2024, operating as a tier 1 media tech buyer. The company specializes in media managed services, specifically video preparation-delivery solutions and operational optimization for media enterprises. Established in 2002 as a BBC subsidiary, it was sold in 2005 to Creative Broadcast Services Holdings, owned by Macquarie Group, and renamed Red Bee Media, before being acquired by Ericsson in 2014. Its portfolio includes services such as Playout, OTT Management, Media Management, Distribution & MCR, Access Services, Content Discovery, Live Production, Post Production, and Creative Services.

2024 Revenue

Founded

2002

Headcount

1,173

Headquarters

United Kingdom

Primary Segment

Media managed services

Ownership

Privately Owned

Deployments

108

News Summary:

On July 28, 2026, UK public broadcaster Channel 4 awarded Encompass Digital Media a multi-year contract for linear playout across all six of its channels. This agreement replaces Red Bee Media, the incumbent provider, whose 2021 broadcast centre failure resulted in Channel 4's subtitles being offline for nearly two months and led to an Ofcom license breach for the broadcaster.

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Red Bee Media offers 11 products in the media tech industry. Red Bee Media's product portfolio comprises of video processing and playout, connectivity and distribution services, media managed services, content supply chain, video business systems and broadcast professional services.

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Red Bee Media's revenues were less than $250M in 2024. Caretta Research has split Red Bee Media's revenue into 12 different product categories, the largest of which is playout and channel origination services. For full access to Red Bee Media's revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.

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Jul

28th

2026

07:51

Emerging Tech, B2B Tag, Tenders and Contracts

Channel 4 Drops Red Bee, Signs Encompass for Cloud-Native Playout Across Six Channels

UK public broadcaster Channel 4 has awarded Encompass Digital Media a multi-year contract to take over linear playout for all six of its channels, replacing Red Bee Media — the incumbent provider whose 2021 broadcast centre failure left Channel 4's subtitles offline for nearly two months and earned the broadcaster an Ofcom licence breach.

Tech Times

Jun

4th

2026

01:00

Procurement and Sales, B2B Tag

British Sign Language

Corporate Officer of the House of Commons House of Commons House of Lords F03: Contract award notice Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-052766 Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-035bdc ( view related notices ) Published 4 June 2026, 12:53pm

Government of UK Contracts Finder

Apr

29th

2026

02:34

Emerging Tech

Partner Profile: Red Bee Media

Describe your organisation and its core responsibilities Red Bee Media is a global media services company providing end-to-end managed solutions that enable broadcasters, streaming services, sports organisations and content owners to deliver content to millions of viewers worldwide.

DTG UK

Apr

14th

2026

11:26

Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

The UK Media Act: What Tier 1 VoD Regulation Means for Streaming Platforms and for Accessibility

The implementation of the UK Media Act 2024 marks one of the most significant regulatory shifts the UK’s streaming sector has ever seen. For the first time, legislation is catching up with how audiences watch television today, and setting clear expectations for the platforms that increasingly shape the UK’s media habits.

DTG UK

Apr

13th

2026

18:30

Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

The UK Media Act: What Tier 1 VoD Regulation Means for Streaming Platforms – and for Accessibility

DTG UK

Mar

30th

2026

03:41

B2B Tag

and for Accessibility UK Media Act Explained: Tier 1 VoD Regulation and Accessibility Implications for Streaming Platforms

This move reflects a new reality: on demand viewing now eclipses live TV for most audiences. According to Ofcom’s Media Nations reporting, 85% of people use a VoD service each month, compared with 67% who watch live television.

Redbeemedia

Mar

19th

2026

06:21

Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Red Bee headline sponsor of DPP European Broadcaster Summit

There was something special about this year’s Summit. The atmosphere at METAL 57 — a place where modern innovation meets architectural heritage — felt like the perfect backdrop for two days of conversations about transformation, organisational change, and the future of media.

Redbeemedia

Mar

9th

2026

04:56

B2B Tag

Our first CEO and the guiding force in Red Bee Media’s early years

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Pam Masters, a pioneering leader whose vision and determination were instrumental in the creation of Red Bee Media. Pam was the driving force behind our company’s formation.

Redbeemedia

Feb

26th

2026

01:43

Events, Emerging Tech

MPTS celebrates its 10th anniversary with the biggest show

International. MPTS, the UK's largest and most influential event for the media, production and technology communities, announces that registration is now open for its 2026 version, which returns to the Grand Hall of London's Olympia on May 13 and 14, 2026.

Tvyvideo

Jan

15th

2026

08:21

B2B Tag

Red Bee Media – Sustainability in the Media Broadcast Industry: Shaping a World Where Future Generations Can Thrive

Gabija Jonsson, Head of Communication, Red Bee Media For years, climate change, pollution, over-consumption, and dwindling natural resources have dominated our daily conversations. Driven by passionate individuals and non-governmental organizations, world leaders are now rolling out bold strategies and implementing new laws, transforming how we consume and holding major corporations accountable.

The IABM

Dec

12th

2025

05:12

ESG, Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag

Highlights from Recent Industry Events: DPP Leaders Briefing, SATIS, SportsPro Media Summit, and Rise Awards 2025

By Gabija Jonsson, Head of Communications The final quarter of 2025 has been a whirlwind of global events, confirming that the media, broadcast, and sports industries are undergoing rapid and exciting transformation. Our team was on the ground across Europe, from London and Paris to Madrid, gathering intelligence on the strategic priorities that will define the year ahead.

Redbeemedia

Dec

8th

2025

13:54

SATIS 2025: A Key Event for Media Broadcast Industry in France

SATIS is the annual trade show for professionals in the media, entertainment and audiovisual communication industries. The 2025 edition, held in Paris on 5 and 6 November at Les Docks de Paris, stood out for its innovations and exclusive networking opportunities.

Redbeemedia

Red Bee Media's customers primarily consist of telecoms, restaurants and broadcast television and radio companies. Examples of Red Bee Media's customers include McDonald's, Sky Group and BBC. Red Bee Media has commercial and technical partners like Irdeto, Lumen Technologies and Akamai. Examples of Red Bee Media's suppliers include Rohde & Schwarz, Synamedia and Atos.

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