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| À Punt | |
|---|---|
| Name | À Punt |
| Native name | À Punt |
| Country | Valencian Community, Spain |
| Launched | 2018 |
| Headquarters | València |
| Owner | Radiotelevisió Valenciana (RTVV) successor entity |
| Language | Valencian |
| Broadcast area | Valencian Community |
À Punt À Punt is the public broadcasting service of the Valencian Community, based in València and broadcasting primarily in Valencian. It serves as the successor to earlier regional media efforts, operating radio and television channels alongside digital platforms to cover news, culture, sports, and entertainment. The broadcaster participates in regional cultural policy, media networks, and audiovisual production within Spain and the broader European context.
The origins trace to the legacy of regional broadcasting in the Valencian Community following the dissolution of entities connected to Radiotelevisió Valenciana and the closure of earlier channels such as Canal 9 (television channel). Political decisions by institutions including the Les Corts Valencianes influenced the founding statutes, with debates involving parties like Partit Popular, Partit Socialista del País Valencià, and Compromís shaping timing and scope. Establishment involved collaboration with bodies such as the Generalitat Valenciana and negotiation with unions like the Comisión Obrera (CCOO), Unió General de Treballadors (UGT), and Sindicat de Periodistes de la Comunitat Valenciana. Legal frameworks referenced national statutes including the Constitution of Spain and laws from the Corts Valencianes legislature. International comparisons were made to broadcasters like Televisió de Catalunya, Euskal Telebista, and Canal Sur. The launch integrated production companies and cultural institutions including Institut Valencià de Cultura, Acadèmia Valenciana de la Llengua, and partnerships with universities such as the Universitat de València and Universitat Politècnica de València.
Governance involves a board and executive leadership appointed under statutes influenced by regional parliament decisions in the Generalitat Valenciana. Oversight mechanisms reference auditing by entities like the Sindicatura de Comptes' regional audit processes and compliance with the Agència Valenciana de Protecció de Dades for privacy. Employment and labor relations interface with national labor frameworks such as the Estatuto de los Trabajadores and social security institutions like the Institut Nacional de la Seguretat Social. Collaboration networks include membership or cooperation with organizations like the Fédération Européenne des Journalistes, the Unión de Televisiones Comerciales Asociadas (UTECA), and content exchanges linked to the European Broadcasting Union and Federation of European Publishers.
Programming spans news, culture, sport, drama, and children’s content produced in Valencian and sometimes bilingual formats for cross-regional appeal. News output competes with outlets like El País, Las Provincias, Levante-EMV, Cadena SER, and COPE, while cultural shows engage with institutions such as the Palau de la Música de València, Museu de Belles Arts de València, and festivals like the Falles and La Tomatina. Sports coverage includes local clubs like Valencia CF, Levante UD, and regional competitions involving the Real Federación Española de Fútbol. Drama and fiction productions draw on writers, directors, and actors associated with the Institut Valencià de Cultura, theatre companies connected to the Teatre Principal, and film festivals such as the Festival Internacional de Cinema de València. Children’s and educational programming liaises with schools in the Conselleria d'Educació and curriculum themes promoted by the Acadèmia Valenciana de la Llengua.
Audience measurement references ratings agencies like Kantar Media and survey organizations such as the Instituto Nacional de Estadística for demographic data, with competition from national broadcasters including Radiotelevisión Española and private networks like Mediaset España and Atresmedia. Reception has been discussed in regional press outlets including Levante-EMV, Las Provincias, and national culture sections of El Mundo and El País. Academic assessments by faculties at the Universitat de València and Universitat d'Alacant analyze linguistic normalization effects alongside cultural commentators from institutions like the Institut d'Estudis Catalans and the Centre d'Estudis Ramon Llull.
Funding arises from a mix of public budget allocations approved by the Corts Valencianes, advertising revenue regulated under Spanish audiovisual law such as the Ley General de la Comunicación Audiovisual, and commercial partnerships with production houses. Financial oversight involves the Sindicatura de Comptes and compliance with European funding rules from bodies like the European Commission when applicable. Legal disputes have invoked courts including the Tribunal Superior de Justicia de la Comunidad Valenciana and references to decisions from the Tribunal Constitucional when constitutional questions emerged. Contracting and procurement follow regional procurement rules aligned with directives of the Unió Europea and national legislation such as the Ley de Contratos del Sector Público.
Transmission uses terrestrial digital platforms coordinated with the Consejo Audiovisual de la Comunitat Valenciana and national frequency planning overseen by the Comisión Nacional de los Mercados y la Competencia (CNMC). Distribution includes multiplexes shared with other broadcasters, streaming via internet protocols, and presence on platforms operated by providers like Vodafone Spain, Movistar+, and Orange España. Production facilities interact with studios in València and technical suppliers such as system integrators that serve broadcasters across Spain and Europe. International content exchange and format sales engage with markets at events like the MIPCOM and collaborations through the European Broadcasting Union.
The broadcaster plays a role in promoting Valencian language and culture alongside institutions such as the Acadèmia Valenciana de la Llengua, Consell Valencià de Cultura, and cultural festivals like the Falles. Educational outreach partners include universities like the Universitat de València and Universitat Jaume I, museums such as the Museu de la Ciutat, and community organizations active in heritage preservation. Contributions to regional cinema and television production intersect with funding bodies like the Institut Valencià de Cultura and national film institutions including the Academia de las Artes y las Ciencias Cinematográficas de España. Critics, cultural commentators, and scholars from centers such as the Centro Dramático Nacional and the Institut Ramon Llull evaluate impacts on language normalization, identity, and creative industries.
Category:Public broadcasting in Spain