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Future of Content Thought Leadership
Special report on the content sector, exploring the value of new and original programming at a time of continued disruption by new technologies
Whisper: our assets are our people
When the pandemic hit, the sports producer doubled down on protecting staff jobs and “eking out that little bit more” than its rivals
What’s next in global media M&A?
How do the likes of Netflix and Comcast react to the recent mega-mergers that have reshaped global media, asks Tom Dods
Best Indie nominees: Chalkboard TV
Mike Benson’s indie showed factual producers can make it in the drama game
Best Indie nominees: Talkback
Launching new formats on Netflix and ITV proved how versatile Fremantle-owned Talkback can be
More from Barclays
Best Indie nominees: Plimsoll Productions
The Bristol-based factual giant produced cutting-edge shows for everyone from Apple TV+ and Netflix to the PSBs
Best Indie nominees: 72 Films
From BBC’s Rise of the Murdoch Dynasty to Amazon Prime’s All or Nothing: Tottenham Hotspur, 72’s factual hits made waves
Best Indie nominees: Love Productions
Love Productions quickly pivoted during lockdown to create innovative, Covid-safe versions of hits such as The Great British Bake Off
Indies show resilience in Covid crisis
The sector was hit hard by the pandemic but with determination, hard work and a little support, production is now back in a major way
Branded content boom: why digital channels count
Advertisers are following viewers to VoD and social media services and smart companies are taking advantage
Pandemic puts SVoDs in charge
Big-ticket movie launches and ease of use means streamers are attracting subscribers faster than ever, says Tom Dods
What does the Restart Scheme mean for the TV sector?
The government insurance scheme will be great for confidence in uncertain times and shows the industry is open for business, says Charlotte Sanders
Coronavirus has changed everything for TV
Some people have stopped watching linear television without even realising it, says Tom Dods
VFX shows resilience through Covid-19 crisis
While the coronavirus has drastically reduced work for VFX companies, the industry has quickly adjusted, says Lorraine Ruckstuhl
In Business: bringing Gangs of London to the small screen
Pulse Films found Barclays financing integral to the big-budget Sky Atlantic drama production
How indies can adapt their content to flourish after Covid-19
The government has laid out a roadmap for loosening the lockdown, but production companies still face big challenges in getting back to work
Supporting UK content creation
Discover how Barclays is helping to fund productions and boosting the creative sector
The value of good mental health
Why the mental health of employees and freelancers is vital to UK film and television
Supporting the evolution of TV
With 30 years’ experience, Barclays specialist media team is continuously evolving to keep pace with a rapidly changing production industry
Creating an Uproar about threatened wildlife
Conservationist and TV presenter Chris Morgan reveals how he has turned his passionate wildlife expertise into a content production operation
The best of the best
What makes the production companies nominated for Best Independent Production Company at the 2020 Broadcast Awards stand out?
Why Disney’s streaming gamble is paying off
Years spent investing in top-notch IP and technology has armed Disney+ with the tools to win the streaming wars, says Tom Dods
Women in TV: new talent in conversation
Emerging writer-director Tiana Linden and screenwriter Lauren Bishop reveal what inspires their work and their biggest achievements to date
Streamers lure advertising revenue
Broadcaster VoD services are attracting advertisers as audience measurement improves, OMD’s Carl Connaughton tells Tim Dams
Jane Featherstone: I’m in the business of people
WFTV Business Award winner tells Tim Dams why focusing on real issues is the key to creating stronger dramas
How productions avoid safety hazards
Managing the many safety risks involved in complex productions requires a systematic approach and needs early planning, says Jamie Fewster
Global production: the big questions answered
Barclays’ Lorraine Ruckstuhl and Tom Dods explore the BI Global TV Production Map 2019 and assess the implications of consolidation
How much TV can one person watch?
Netflix’s first-mover advantage over new SVoDs rivals may give it the edge in the saturated world of content, writes Barclays’ Tom Dods
Brexit checklist: what you need to know
Barclays’ Lorraine Ruckstuhl provides a useful step-by-step guide of what producers must consider if the UK exits the EU
Fixed rig: the rise of the robot
Developments in technology and kit price drop are driving advances in fixed-rig camera techniques, says Gavin Smith
More must be done to encourage women into media
The industry is improving but still needs to invest time and energy into increasing the female work force, says Lorraine Ruckstuhl
How will a no-deal Brexit impact broadcasting?
The UK’s television business and wider creative industries must be protected if a no-deal Brexit materialises, writes Tom Dods
Making large-scale factual production simple
The challenge of planning and production of complex, large-scale scale programmes is tough, but there are several shortcuts, writes Gavin Smith
SVoD production finance and the role of a modern media banker
Tobias Jaeger talks to Barclays’ Lorraine Ruckstuhl about her career journey and supporting the media sector
Biofuel: turbocharging TV’s sustainability push
Renewable energy can be a straight ‘drop-in’ replacement for diesel used in generators, writes Lorraine Ruckstuhl
Best Indie nominees: Talkback
Launching new formats on Netflix and ITV proved how versatile Fremantle-owned Talkback can be
Best Indie nominees: Chalkboard TV
Mike Benson’s indie showed factual producers can make it in the drama game
Best Indie nominees: Mammoth Screen
The ITV Studios drama indie delivered one of 2020’s most talked about hits: The Serpent
Streamers shake up the market
International SVoDs are having a huge impact on the sector, with more buyers than ever for UK content, as turnover hits a record high
Map
Global TV Production Map
The shape of the consolidated world
Volunteering with Orangutans in Borneo
Catherine Capon travelled to Indonesia to investigate how the BOS Foundation are helping orphan orangutans learn the skills to go back to the wild
