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. It operates as a subsidiary of Ericsson. Founded in 2002, the company employs approximately 1270 individuals and reported $182.7M in revenue as of 2024. As a tier 1 media tech buyer, Red Bee Media provides managed media services, specializing in video preparation-delivery solutions and operational optimization for media enterprises. Established in 2002 as a BBC subsidiary, the company was sold to Creative Broadcast Services Holdings (owned by Macquarie Group) in 2005 and 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

1,270

Headquarters

Primary Segment

Media managed services

Ownership

Privately Owned

Deployments

108

News Summary:

Red Bee Media served as the headline sponsor for the DPP European Broadcaster Summit, which took place on March 19, 2026. This followed the company's announcement on March 9, 2026, of the passing of Pam Masters, its first CEO. Masters was described as a pioneering leader whose vision and determination were instrumental in the creation and formation of Red Bee Media.

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

Nov

20th

2025

08:31

Emerging Tech

Wow. And Next. brand proposition for Red Bee Media

Red Bee is a global broadcast media services company, part of Ericsson. Chaos has been working with Red Bee since last summer on a series of branding, creative and marketing projects. We developed their brand DNA and an energetic brand proposition, ‘Wow.

Chaos Design

Nov

11th

2025

18:56

Red Bee Media

Red Bee Media is back at SATIS 2025! EN Our Red Bee Media France is heading back to SATIS 2025. SATIS is the only trade show in France that brings together numerous technological solutions, innovations, and new products dedicated to the media, entertainment, and audiovisual communication markets.

Redbeemedia

Oct

14th

2025

18:29

B2B Tag

Red Bee adds Pryor as marketing director

Pryor joins after roles with the likes of base, Grabyo, and The Football Association Media services provider Red Bee Media has appointed Emily Pryor as its marketing director. Pryor has previously held senior marketing roles with the likes of base, Grabyo, and The Football Association, as well as completing the NEF program at the Centre for Entrepreneurs.

Broadcast

Oct

14th

2025

08:23

Emerging Tech, CT_Monitor Company

Open-source broadcast takes center stage in Hilversum

On Thursday, Oct. 9, Dutch Guild organized a meeting at the media center of regional broadcaster NH Media in Hilversum, the Netherlands. Dutch Guild brings together multimedia professionals and organizes networking events several times a year, each focusing on a current technical topic.

RedTech News

Sep

16th

2025

20:29

Events

Red Bee Media

RED BEE MEDIA RETURNS TO IBC 2025 As the leading global media services partner for innovation and growth, we are returning to IBC 2025, where visitors can experience the future of broadcast. Expand your reach and make it easier for your audiences to find the right content.

Redbeemedia

Sep

13th

2025

00:40

CT_Monitor Company

Case Study: BBC News Channel Migration

The BBC recently completed a significant operational change, moving assembly and playout of the news channel from Broadcasting House to their playout partners, Red Bee Media. We spoke to Oliver Rook at the BBC about his use of Hitomi MatchBox technology during this transition.

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Red Bee Media's customers primarily consist of restaurants, telecoms 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 Fastly, Lumen Technologies and Akamai. Examples of Red Bee Media's suppliers include Synamedia, Net Insight and Rohde & Schwarz.

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