Switch Media

http://www.switch.tv
https://www.linkedin.com/company/switch-media/

Switch Media is a privately owned company headquartered in Australia. A subsidiary of Planetcast, Switch Media was founded in 2005, employs approximately 60 individuals, and reported $7.0M in revenue as of 2025. The company specializes in video processing and playout, delivering online video solutions for brands and live streaming events, including the Olympics and Game of Thrones.

2025 Revenue

Founded

2005

Headcount

Headquarters

Australia

Primary Segment

Video processing and playout

Ownership

Privately Owned

Deployments

News Summary:

Planetcast announced the acquisition of Switch Media, a white-label OTT platform provider, on an unspecified date. This transaction transferred full control of Switch Media's assets to Planetcast. Separately, Switch Media partnered with BBC Studios to provide access to the BBC Kids content hub for Vodacom customers in South Africa. This partnership allows access via add-to-bill for postpaid customers and airtime for prepaid customers. Planetcast will showcase its product portfolio, including Switch Media's OTT platform integrated with NexC, at the NAB Show 2024 in Las Vegas from April 13-17. Finally, Lee Stephens launched a new media agency, Meerkat Media, aiming to help brands navigate the media landscape.

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Switch Media offers 7 products in the media tech industry. Switch Media's product portfolio comprises of video business systems, user experience and devices, video processing and playout and video data and analytics.

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Switch Media's revenues were less than $10M in 2025. Caretta Research has split Switch Media's revenue into 7 different product categories, the largest of which is tV and online video platforms (OVP CMS). For full access to Switch Media's revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.

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Jan

21st

2026

05:30

B2B Tag

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Newscast

Nov

21st

2025

09:59

Switch Media prepares UK launch to boost radio revenue

The Netherlands-based Switch Media is preparing to bring its radio advertising network to the United Kingdom early next year. The company says it can help UK stations generate new income by selling unused advertising space on FM, DAB plus and online streams.

RadioToday

Oct

22nd

2024

22:47

New Offerings, Artificial Intelligence

Ex-Fairfax, Aegis, Switch Media figure Lee Stephens launches new media agency

Industry figure Lee Stephens has officially announced his latest venture into market – a new media agency that promises to “reshape” the ways brands engage with audiences. Meerkat Media will look to combat the increasingly complex media landscape and help brand adapt to reach audiences.

Mumbrella

May

7th

2024

18:30

Partnerships and Alliances

BBC Studios partners with South Africa’s Vodacom on BBC Kids

UK producer and content provider, BBC Studios, has extended its partnership with Switch Media to enable customers of South African mobile telco, Vodacom, access to content hub BBC Kids. BBC Kids is an ad-free video destination delivering educational and entertainment programming tailored for children aged 0-12.

Digital TV Europe

May

6th

2024

18:30

Business Expansion, Partnerships and Alliances

BBC Kids expands reach in South Africa

BBC Studios has announced the extension of its partnership with Switch Media in South Africa to enable customers on the Vodacom network access to BBC Kids by paying for the service through add-to bill (for postpaid customers) or through airtime (for prepaid customers).

Advanced Television

Apr

14th

2024

00:30

M&A Activities, New Offerings

Planetcast unveils media distribution solutions at NAB Show

Planetcast has also recently completed the acquisition of Switch Media, enabling Planetcast to fully integrate Switch Media’s proprietary OTT platform with NexC. Planetcast Media Services will be showcasing its product portfolio of cloud-first media distribution services and technologies at NAB Show 2024 in Las Vegas, April 13-17.

Broadcastprome

Apr

12th

2024

18:29

B2B Tag

Planetcast Expands OTT Capabilities with Switch Media

Planetcast Acquires Switch Media to Strengthen NexC and Drive Global Expansion Adds OTT portfolio to fill out the NexC distribution product suite Drives international expansion with a robust set of clients across APAC, SEA, Europe

Planetc

Apr

8th

2024

11:06

M&A Activities

Planetcast acquires Switch Media OTT

Delhi: Planetcast media services announced the acquisition of one of its key partners, Switch Media, a white-label OTT platform provider deployed across Asia-Pacific, Europe and the US. The transaction, which has been finalised, will transfer full control of all Switch Media’s assets to Planetcast.

Best Media Info

Apr

8th

2024

07:42

M&A Activities, Business Expansion

Planetcast expands online content streaming services with acquisition of Switch Media OTT, Australia

Mumbai: Planetcast Media Services, a leading media technology services provider in India and Southeast Asia, today announces the acquisition of one of its key partners, Switch Media, a white-label OTT platform provider deployed across Asia-Pacific, Europe and the US.

IndianTelevision

Apr

7th

2024

18:30

M&A Activities, Business Expansion, Divestiture

Planetcast acquires Switch Media OTT, expanding services

Planetcast Media Services, a media technology provider in India and Southeast Asia, acquires Switch Media, a white-label OTT platform provider deployed worldwide. Planetcast now owns all of Switch Media’s assets. Switch Media, founded in 2006 in Australia, provides top-tier online streaming solutions for global brands and events like the Olympics, FIFA World Cup, and Formula 1.

Medianews4u.com

Mar

27th

2024

18:30

Business Expansion

Planetcast buys Switch Media to gear up international expansion

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Rethink Research

Mar

27th

2024

17:35

M&A Activities

Planetcast Media Services assumes full control of Switch Media

Planetcast Media Services has officially announced the acquisition of Switch Media, a white-label over-the-top (OTT) platform provider operating across the Asia-Pacific, European, and US markets. The finalised transaction sees Planetcast assume full control of all Switch Media assets, marking a significant milestone for both entities.

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Switch Media's customers primarily consist of broadcast Media Production and Distribution, content rights and consumer electronics companies. Examples of Switch Media's customers include Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT), Foxtel and Seven West Media.