Originally founded in 2005 as an importer of international TV channels and programs in Taiwan, Portico Media has since evolved into a leading media and entertainment powerhouse specializing in the spheres of pay-TV channel aggregation and distribution, original content production, talent management, creative marketing and targeted media verticals, and global OTT services. Portico Media is Taiwan’s foremost aggregator and distributor of linear TV channels, representing over 20 globally acclaimed networks, including NBCUniversal Comcast, ViacomCBS, A&E, Rock Entertainment, ABC Australia, Al Jazeera, CinemaWorld, DW, FashionTV, and more.

In 2015, Portico Media expanded its footprint into the digital sphere with the launch of HahaTai, Taiwan’s first independent online media brand focused on humor and entertainment. The platform quickly became a cultural phenomenon, producing original sketches, viral videos, and street interviews that captured the essence of Taiwanese humor and daily life. With over 1 million followers, 60 million video views, and an 80-million audience reach by 2021, HahaTai has cemented its place in Taiwan’s digital landscape. In 2016, Portico introduced DramaQueen, delivering the latest news and releases from Hollywood and major streaming platforms, further diversifying its digital media offerings.

As a champion of diversity, equity, and inclusion, Portico Media has consistently worked to give back to the community. In 2014, the company co-founded the Taiwan International Queer Film Festival, the largest event of its kind in the region at the time. Building on this foundation, Portico launched GagaOOLala in 2017, Taiwan’s first LGBTQ+ OTT streaming platform, providing access to a rich library of LGBTQ+ stories and content. By 2020, GagaOOLala expanded globally and now hosts over 1,300 titles, connecting audiences worldwide to authentic queer, BL and GL narratives.

Portico Media's commitment to queer storytelling extended further with the creation of GOL STUDIOS in 2018, Asia’s only queer-focused cinema production platform, which has supported the creation of over 50 films. Complementing these efforts are GagaTai and LalaTai, the largest LGBTQ+ lifestyle and entertainment platforms in the Chinese-speaking world.

Today, Portico Media stands as a trailblazer in the seamless integration of linear TV programming with the dynamic digital universe. With its unparalleled expertise in distribution, marketing, and creative production, the company continues to deliver compelling entertainment to audiences and valuable opportunities to its partners.