Distributors Survey
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FeaturesBBC Studios comes roaring back as growth returns
Majority of respondents report a rise in turnover, with BBCS topping the table
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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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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 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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FeaturesDistributors find routes around Covid
Pandemic has benefited those with a big catalogue and nimble smaller players able to fill gaps in schedules
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FeaturesRecord revenues as growth slows
Survey reveals loss of momentum after two years of double-digit rises, but turnover continuing to climb
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FeaturesA record-breaking year
An exceptional year for UK distributors, with combined revenues breaking £1.5bn
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FeaturesContent pipeline slowdown takes a toll
Respondents on getting creative with deficit financing and co-production to ensure the shows they need make it over the line and onto their slates
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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 express concern over gaps in funding
Companies say they’re being asked to invest increasingly large sums up front
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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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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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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
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FeaturesAdapting to a changing landscape
Distributors predict further consolidation, exploring opportunities in Lat Am and Asia, and betting on YouTube and AI to deliver fresh revenue streams
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FeaturesHow to pick the perfect distributor
Three leading producers reveal what they are looking for in a partner
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FeaturesAll3Media holds on to top spot in Peer Poll
The Traitors outfit wins the backing of its peers for the sixth consecutive year, while Banijay achieves its highest ever position in second
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FeaturesPeer Poll: All3Media International wins five in a row
Friendly and personal approach puts It’s A Sin distributor top for fifth consecutive year, while Abacus makes survey debut