Diversification and expansion of revenue sources through non-broadcast income and secondary use of content
First written in FY2017. 8 of 12 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2018. Latest entry: FY2026.
13 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「We will strengthen our exploration of non-broadcasting businesses, including the multidirectional (360-degree) development of high-quality content, the use of IP (intellectual property) and the functions of a regional trading company, while promoting optimisation of our revenue portfolio.」
The themes of non-broadcasting revenue and secondary content use expanded into specific areas of exploration: 360-degree content development, IP utilisation and regional trading-company functions. - FY2024-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Our group provides broadcasting, content production, IT systems and building facilities maintenance services on an integrated basis. To contribute to the future of the region and grow as a group, we are working to fulfil our group purpose: “As a Niigata information-industry group, BSN Group will remain close to the region, continuously contributing to Niigata’s sustainable development by solving a range of issues.” With “co-creation” as our theme, we are vigorously promoting the digital transformation of the entire group.」
The direction of combining strengths in broadcasting, content production and systems-related services to address regional issues and advance DX across the group was reaffirmed. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「We will also work on developing our own applications and producing metaverse content, while further increasing our investment in intellectual property.」
The scope of initiatives expanded beyond broadcasting and streaming touchpoints to include our own applications, metaverse content production and investment in intellectual property. - FY2023-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Under the certified broadcast holding company structure, we will combine the strengths of Group companies in broadcasting, content production, and systems to help solve regional issues and further enhance corporate value as a regional media company.」
The direction of combining strengths in broadcasting, content production and systems-related services to enhance enterprise value as a regional media company was reaffirmed. - FY2023-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Under the certified broadcast holding company structure, we will combine the strengths of Group companies in broadcasting, content production, and systems to help solve regional issues and further enhance corporate value as a regional media company.」
The direction of combining strengths in broadcasting, content production, and systems to enhance corporate value as a regional media company was reaffirmed. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「As the media environment undergoes dramatic change with the spread of smartphones and tablets, we must fulfill the mission of a local broadcaster, protecting local lives and livelihoods through information, in the streaming field as well. We also intend to further enhance video and text-based information.」
The policy of expanding beyond broadcasting into streaming was extended to concrete initiatives to enhance video and text-based information. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「Going beyond conventional over-the-air broadcasting, we will use a variety of tools to move from being a local broadcaster toward becoming a regional media company.」
The direction of shifting to regional media through multiple tools rather than limiting operations to conventional broadcasting was presented in connection with expanding revenue and business areas. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「Following legal revisions, simultaneous internet streaming of programs alongside their broadcast is about to begin. For the Group, which has generated revenue by obtaining licenses from the government and broadcasting radio and television programs over the air, this also necessitates transformation.」
The focus on non-broadcast revenue and content utilization expanded to include the convergence of broadcasting and telecommunications through simultaneous internet streaming of programs. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「To respond to these changes, we established the Management Strategy Office in April this year to serve as an engine for reforms with the freedom to act, and will work to develop new businesses that generate new revenue.」
To develop new revenue sources, the company established the Management Strategy Office in April this year and set up a structure to promote the development of new businesses. - FY2017First statedAnnual report
「In addition to conventional sources such as major sporting events, we will actively pursue non-broadcast revenue initiatives, including streaming programs and commercials, selling programs overseas, secondary and tertiary use of video content, and research and development of new services aimed at improving television picture quality.」
Measures to broaden revenue sources were outlined, including major events, program and commercial streaming, overseas program sales, secondary and tertiary use of video content, and research and development of new services.