All articles by Andy Fry
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FeaturesDeficits grow as market softens
Distributors in our survey report being asked to increase funding to get programmes made, while also dealing with falling demand from buyers
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FeaturesDistributors show resilience in tough times
Banijay Rights overhauls BBC Studios to top this year’s distributors table with strong growth despite difficult conditions for the industry
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FeaturesFostering a culture of inclusion
The Best Places To Work are actively promoting diversity, equity and inclusion policies
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FeaturesDistributors make hay despite challenges ahead
Annual report shows revenues are at their highest level since before the pandemic amid tough times for the content business
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FeaturesDistributors express concern over gaps in funding
Companies say they’re being asked to invest increasingly large sums up front
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FeaturesUK indies feel the effects of Brexit
Increased costs and bureaucracy involved with filming on the continent among UK producers’ biggest concerns
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FeaturesConsolidators bounce back
As All3Media once again leads the pack, indie owners and consolidators look to be firmly back on track, with revenues up 41% year on year
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FeaturesInterview: Ruth Berry on uniting ITV Studios’ distribution businesses
Merger creates a 90,000-hour catalogue with more than 250 formats
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FeaturesA helping hand in tough times
BPTW employers are both supporting their staff financially during the cost-of-living crisis and looking after their mental health
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FeaturesThe benefits of taking a break
This year’s Best Places to Work believe in helping their staff achieve a better work-life balance
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FeaturesOpening the doors: Top initiatives to improve diversity
This year’s BPTW are committed to improving inclusion through recruitment & training, and making the industry more accessible
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FeaturesConcern over rising costs as growth returns
Production cost inflation and access to rights are the chief causes of anxiety for this year’s survey respondents
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FeaturesDistributors Survey 2022: Distributors bounce back after Covid
Revenues up year on year as production gets back on track, but still below pre-pandemic levels
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FeaturesMaking freelancers part of the family
Surveyed firms are keen to ensure their freelancers are treated as well as staff with fair pay and access to training and support
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FeaturesHealth and wellbeing rise up the agenda
Creating a positive work/life balance and ensuring all employees have access to mental health support are key priorities for BPTW firms
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FeaturesSoaring costs give cause for concern
Continuing Covid compliance, competition for rights & inflated production expenses are creating a challenging environment for the sector
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FeaturesDistributors weather the Covid storm
Firms well placed for quick return to profit despite halt in the market’s relentless growth
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FeaturesIndies come out fighting as Covid hits
The pandemic had a huge impact on UK producers, with revenues down sharply, but innovation and creativity came to the fore during lockdown
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FeaturesPeer poll: All3Media still the one to beat
All Creatures Great And Small distributor tops poll for third year running, with BBC Studios again taking second place
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FeaturesBusiness as usual as sales move online
The lack of physical markets has had little negative impact, with some distributors achieving cost savings & a closer relationship with clients