Personal profile
Expertise
Heritiana Ranaivoson is Research Professor at imec-SMIT-VUB in the Media Economic & Policy Unit since 2010. Previously he got a PhD in Economics (Université Paris 1, Panthéon-Sorbonne) and was associate researcher at Mines ParisTech. Having led several research projects at international, national and local levels, funded by public (e.g. European Commission (H2020, Horizon Europe, study contracts), the Unesco) or private (e.g. Google) organizations; he is currently coordinator for the WEAVE (FWO) ALGEPI (understanding ALGorithmic gatekeepers to promote EPIstemic welfare) research project and Work Package leader for both EU Horizon Europe projects Fair MusE (Promoting Fairness of the Music Ecosystem in a Platform-Dominated and Post-Pandemic Europe) and CresCine (Increasing the international competitiveness of the film industry in small European markets). He has published extensively in the fields of cultural and media diversity, media innovation, media policy, online platforms, and the role of recommender systems in cultural industries. His latest co-edited book is ‘European Audiovisual Policy in Transition’ (2023) at Routledge.
External positions
Member, UNESCO Reflection Group on the Diversity of Cultural Expressions in the Digital Environment
2024 → …
Associate Editor, Frontiers in Communication
2023 → …
Member, Europa Nostra ILUCIDARE Special Prize
2020 → 2021
Advisor, STARTS Prize
2018
Member, European Commission Workshop series on Economics of IPR enforcement
2014
Visiting Lecturer, Sciences Po Lille
Dec 2012 → Mar 2015
Visiting Lecturer, Université Saint-Louis – Bruxelles
Jan 2012 → Aug 2012
Visiting Lecturer, institut national de l'audiovisual
Sept 2009 → Sept 2010
Visiting Lecturer, Senghor University (Alexandria)
Feb 2009
Member, Under 40ies Network “Cultural Diversity 2030” initiated by the German Commission for UNESCO in 2007 as part of the German EU Council presidency
2008 → …
Member, UNESCO Expert Group on the Statistical measurement of the diversity of cultural expressions
2007 → 2011
(Visiting) Lecturer, Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne
Aug 2003 → Apr 2015
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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EUAR207: StreamSCAPES: Driving Sustainable Climate Transition of Video-On-Demand Platforms at a Time of Transformation
Ranaivoson, H. (Administrative Promotor) & Delaere, S. (CoI (Co-Promotor))
1/03/25 → 31/08/27
Project: Applied
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EUAR210: ANIMA MUNDI: IP, Discoverability and Partnerships: Reviving the International Promotion of European Values Through European Animation Industry Ecosystem
Ranaivoson, H. (Administrative Promotor)
1/02/25 → 31/07/28
Project: Applied
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OZR4256: ULB-VUB Joint Research Group: BIML - Brussels Innovation Media Lab
Ranaivoson, H. (Administrative Promotor)
31/01/24 → 31/01/27
Project: Fundamental
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IOF3028: SHALGO - A valorisation programme for social science and humanities research on algorithmic systems
Ballon, P. (Administrative Promotor), Van Audenhove, L. (CoI (Co-Promotor)), Raats, T. (CoI (Co-Promotor)), Picone, I. (CoI (Co-Promotor)), Willems, K. (CoI (Co-Promotor)), Brengman, M. (CoI (Co-Promotor)), Van den Broeck, W. (CoI (Co-Promotor)), Morganti, L. (CoI (Co-Promotor)), Marien, I. (CoI (Co-Promotor)), Jacobs, A. (CoI (Co-Promotor)), Heyman, R. (CoI (Co-Promotor)), Ranaivoson, H. (CoI (Co-Promotor)), Smets, A. (CoI (Co-Promotor)), Kalogeropoulos, A. (CoI (Co-Promotor)), Delaere, S. (Mandate) & Lievens, B. (Mandate)
1/01/24 → 31/12/28
Project: Applied
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EUAR120: Fair MusE : Promoting Fairness of the Music Ecosystem in a Platform-Dominated and Post-Pandemic Europe
Raats, T. (Administrative Promotor), Ranaivoson, H. (PI (Promotor, Principal Investigator)) & Afilipoaie, A. (Collaborator)
1/03/23 → 28/02/26
Project: Applied
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Key differentiators and commonalities in global streamers
Smets, A. & Ranaivoson, H., 2026, (Accepted/In press) Streaming Europe. How Transnational Streaming is Reshaping European Film and Television Markets. Raats, T. & Iordache, C. (eds.). Routledge, p. 12-26 15 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Research › peer-review
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Understanding user preferences in recommender systems: A systematic review with a user-centric perspective in the audiovisual domain
Li, D., Smets, A. & Ranaivoson, H., Feb 2026, In: International Journal of Human-Computer Studies. 209, 22 p., 103741.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Adapting Porter’s five forces model to digital streaming platforms: A framework for the audiovisual ecosystem
Karahan, O., Ranaivoson, H. & Canedo, D., 27 Jun 2025, In: Connectist: Istanbul University Journal of Communication Sciences. 68, p. 143-158 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Exploring ethical and regulatory challenges of AI integration in European newsrooms
Lefèvre, B., Errando, A., Afilipoaie, A., Ranaivoson, H. & Wiart, L., 10 Aug 2025, In: Medijske Studije. 16, 31, p. 56-76 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Special issue › peer-review
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Release Windows in Post-COVID Film Distribution
Hammoud, P., Ranaivoson, H. & Raats, T., Mar 2025, VUB. 26 p. (Zenodo)Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
Open Access
Activities
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Regulating the News(rooms): Between AI Policies and Editorial Realities in Europe
Errando, A. (Speaker) & Ranaivoson, H. (Contributor)
8 Jul 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Talk or presentation at a conference
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Discoverability: A new concept for policies aiming at improving diversity
Ranaivoson, H. (Speaker) & Afilipoaie, A. (Speaker)
18 Sept 2025 → 19 Sept 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Talk or presentation at a conference
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The European Media Freedom Act. A Redoubt for Pluralism in an Increasingly Concentrated Landscape
Afilipoaie, A. (Speaker) & Ranaivoson, H. (Speaker)
10 Sept 2024 → 11 Sept 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Talk or presentation at a workshop/seminar
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Frontiers in Communication (External organisation)
Ranaivoson, H. (Participant)
2023 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of peer-review panel or committee
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Journal of Digital Media and Policy (Journal)
Garcia Leiva, M. T. (Guest editor) & Ranaivoson, H. (Guest editor)
Sept 2023Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Publication peer-review
Thesis
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Adding Value Through Innovation in the Media Sector of Women's Magazines. Comparison of the Hungarian and the US Market
Suranyi, N. ((PhD) Student), Bleyen, V.-A. (Promotor) & Ranaivoson, H. R. (Jury), Bleyen, V.-A. (Promotor), May 2014Student thesis: Master's Thesis
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Cash back systems and custumor loyalty
Jiman, R. ((PhD) Student), Ranaivoson, H. R. (Promotor) & Buchinger, U. (Jury), Dec 2013Student thesis: Master's Thesis
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Crowd Funding Platforms: Analysis of Five Case Studies in the Science and Innovation Sector
Pay, K. ((PhD) Student), Ballon, P. (Promotor) & Ranaivoson, H. R. (Jury), Dec 2013Student thesis: Master's Thesis
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La gestion du patrimoine musical. La concentration du patrimoine musical et les stratégies des majors de la communication
Ranaivoson, H. R. ((PhD) Student) & Farchy, J. (Promotor), Farchy, J. (Promotor), 2003Student thesis: Master's Thesis