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In-demand chart MIPCOM special (October 2-8, 2016)
MIPCOM is undeniably upon the TV industry. In offices around the world, sales executives are…
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Distributor to doc producer with the Royal Good Guys
As career moves go, turning documentary producer after 27 years in distribution may seem odd, even…
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MIPCOM Hot Pick: Secrets of the Chinese Chariot
This 1x60mins blue-chip documentary looks at how chariots helped early Chinese civilisation dominate battlefields and…
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Viewpoint: SVOD’s niche future
What do such disparate brands as CBS All Access, CrunchyRoll, WWE Network and Eros on…
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In-demand chart: Sweden (September 18-24, 2016)
The big surprise in our Swedish In-demand top ten charts with Parrot Analytics is that…
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TBI’s Top 10 Stories of the Week
Our exclusive Distributor Survey 2016 has been top of the agenda this week on TBIVision.com…
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Simon Andreae’s Naked ambition
Ahead of MIPCOM, former Optomen, Fox and Discovery exec Simon Andreae tells Stewart Clarke about…
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In-demand Top Tens: Euro toons (Sept 4-10, 2016)
Our latest in-demand data in association with Parrot Analytics comes ahead of Cartoon Forum in…
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Rose-tinted spectacle
Jeroen Depraetere, head of television and future media at the European Broadcasting Union, outlines the…
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Brexit strategies
The United Kingdom’s decision to leave the European Union is one of the most seismic…
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Laughing matters at the Edinburgh Int’l TV Festival
Shane Smith and his plan to take over the media world dominated delegate chatter at…
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In-demand charts: French factual (August 21-27, 2016)
Our latest in-demand data in association with Parrot Analytics – a special on factual programmes…
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In-demand charts: UK (August 7-13, 2016)
With the Edinburgh International Television Festival coming up this month, TBI and Parrot Analytics have…
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In-demand charts: Netherlands (July 24-30, 2016)
The global Pokémon Go craze makes an impression on our charts this week in the…
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In-demand: Belgium (July 10-16, 2016)
Orange is the New Black and Game of Thrones are the most in-demand programmes on…
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Formats set for dramatic revival
Analysis of new programmes launched by genre round the world shows that the level of…
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In-demand charts: Italy (June 26-July 2, 2016)
Our latest in-demand chart, this week coming from the southern European country of Italy, throws…
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Brexit: what does it mean for kids TV?
The kids TV business is starting to weigh the impact of Britain’s pending European Union…
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NATPE: better in Budapest
The NATPE Budapest 2016 Market & Content Summit, which launches today, is J.P. Bommel’s first…
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Demanding more from TV
Exclusive data from TBIVision and Parrot Analytics reveals central and eastern Europe’s most in-demand programmes…
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Annecy 2016 report
In a global animation market, the Annecy International Animated Film Festival reflected changes in the…
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eSporting chance
The biggest programme genre of future might come from an unusual source. Jesse Whittock speaks…
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China formats report
Zig Zag Productions commercial director Matt Graff says China remains television’s final frontier for producers,…
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Windows shopping
The advent of international OTT services has created unheralded demand for first-run drama. One result…
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In-demand charts: Czech Republic (12-18 June 2016)
Ahead of the Brexit vote in the UK, which could lead to the biggest change…
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Telcos target TV
Telecoms operators are increasingly looking to TV to drive new subs, increase customer loyalty and…
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8, 9, 10, Telemundo
Luis Silberwasser took charge of Telemundo in late 2014 and has set about revolutionising its…
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In-demand charts: Poland (May 29-June 4, 2016)
Our latest fortnightly feature in association with Parrot Analytics reveals the most in-demand* shows from…
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Buyers briefing: Paul Edwards, Discovery
Name: Paul Edwards Title: VP, head of Nordic Discovery channels, Discovery Networks Northern Europe Paul…
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Six things TBI learned at the LA Screenings
With the sun shining and acquisitions execs armed with budgets to buy the best new…