All articles by Kate Bulkley
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CommentKate Bulkley: Breaking up or bulking up – has Zaslav or Iger got it right?
WBD is being split in two just three years after merger, while Disney is moving in the other direction with Hulu purchase
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CommentKate Bulkley: The industry needs a more sustainable business model
Following the LA fires, Covid and the US strikes, shows that are repeatable with the ability to go global are key
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CommentKate Bulkley: C4’s YouTube strategy is a lesson in youth engagement
The broadcaster has shifted its mindset to harness the power of a company previously considered a rival
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CommentKate Bulkley: Why it’s not simply a case of either linear or streaming
Success for broadcasters depends on effectively using linear as a means to support a digital-first strategy
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CommentKate Bulkley: Big sporting events are key in ‘challenging’ ad market
Euro 2024 will provide a much-needed boost to ITV’s coffers during a difficult period for the commercial broadcaster
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CommentThe right business model is key to company valuation
Some major media firms are up for sale but what they are worth depends on how you see the market developing
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FeaturesAnalysis: How PSBs are fighting back against the streamers
Broadcasters are putting their VoD platforms at the centre of commissioning decisions, making use of audience data & tapping into their archives
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CommentMedia giants look to the past to build models for the future
Advertising tiers, windowing and licensing are all making a comeback as studios return to old formulas for success
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CommentKate Bulkley: It’s all change as media firms rethink their business models
Broadcasters are reviewing how their programming is curated and packaged in a hyper-competitive market
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CommentKate Bulkley: Broadcasters need to be smart to hook Gen Z viewers
The challenge is not only to come up with relevant content, but to find new ways to ensure it reaches the target audience
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CommentCompetition in the streaming business is growing FAST
Revenues from free-ad supported TV channels are predicted to triple by 2027 and the battle is on to win the biggest share, says Kate Bulkley
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CommentKate Bulkley: Broadcasters and streamers play it safe in tough times
Reboots, safe bets and programme extensions are the order of the day as global production spending growth slows
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CommentKate Bulkley: Economic uncertainty won’t put the brakes on M&A boom
Hunger for intellectual property will continue to drive acquisitions from strategic buyers in spite of rising debt costs, says Kate Bulkley
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CommentThe subscribers-at-any-cost model is no longer feasible
As consumers tighten their belts, streamers will have to embrace more traditional business models to survive, says Kate Bulkley
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CommentKate Bulkley: Now is the moment to hop aboard the NFT express
With the market currently standing at £14bn, NFTs offer a direct link to fans and fresh monetisation opportunities
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CommentProduction is booming – but it might not be permanent
Beyond 2022, there are questions about whether high spending can be sustained, and which streamers will survive, says Kate Bulkley
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CommentComparable data will benefit the commercial broadcasters
A cross-media measurement service puts TV in a better position to compete for advertising with the online giants, says Kate Bulkley
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CommentIt’s time to act decisively to rein in the streaming giants
Traditional broadcasters cannot compete with their deep-pocketed rivals without government intervention, says Kate Bulkley
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CommentRoku has the tools to make its mark in the streaming world
The US firm has evolved and its user relationships and advertising expertise put it in a strong position, says Kate Bulkley
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CommentWe must pressure government to do right thing on prominence
Broadcasters have to work with the global streamers or risk becoming irrelevant – but they have an ace up their sleeve