Inside Content - The TV Industry Podcast

How do you get your FAST channel onto Samsung TV Plus? What is Samsung's relationship with global streamers? How are Samsung balancing quality vs volume? In this episode Jonathan Nickell discusses all of this with Richard Jakeman, European Head of Business Development at Samsung as well as the continued development of Samsung TV Plus, in this new exclusive episode of Inside Content! Richard Ja...

In this episode, our COO Jonathan Nickell, talks to Anouk Mertens CEO of NEO Studios part of the Eleven Sports group. We talk about the role of NEO within Eleven Sports, how Eleven Sports is challenging the sports content Industry with its blend of live-sports and sports documentaries, Eleven's platform agnostic approach in distributing content globally, as well as its unique expansion strateg...

What are the advantages of partnering with public broadcasters? What is the importance of co-productions for RTE? What are the differences in partnering with a public broadcaster like RTE compared to a global SVOD service? Dermot discusses with Jack Davison, our Executive VP, about all this as well as Intellectual Property, the packaging of major drama co-productions, international content acquisi...

How important are formats for BBC Studio's content strategy? What exactly is the process to find a successful format? What does the BBC look for when selling a specific format globally? André discusses all of this in this exclusive episode with our CEO Toby Russell in Inside Content.  André Renaud is Senior Vice President of Global Format Sales for BBC Studios, leading all commercial sales and...

The 3Vision annual Trends Survey is here, collating feedback from senior media executives. In this episode Jack Thomas Manager at 3Vision and Jack Davison Executive Vice President discuss our 2022 Trends survey. They discuss topics ranging from the increase in drama productions, global streamer prospects, local content and much more.  Here is breakdown of the topics discussed in this episode: [3:3...

What are WarnerMedia’s current content strategies with the accelerated rollout of HBO Max? Pierre discusses his predictions for the future, WarnerMedia’s windowing strategy, and the hybrid system between WarnerMedia’s linear and SVOD business. Pierre speaks with Jonathan Nickell, COO of 3Vision on a wide range of topics including WarnerMedia’s distribution and B2B plans. Pierre Branco is Country M...

Are data costs the achilles heel to the success of a VOD service in Africa? Stephen discusses data and subscription costs and the importance of the right content mix. Stephen speaks with Jonathan Nickell, COO of 3Vision on a wide range of topics including the importance of sports on the continent, the role of linear and Telkom’s strategy. Stephen is the Executive Director of Discover Digital, a di...

What is the impact of the potential Channel 4 privatisation on the independent production sector? John discusses how if the channel is sold, it would have a detrimental impact on the creative sector. John speaks with Jack Davison, EVP of 3Vision on a wide range of topics including Pact’s mission and services and the independent production sector. John McVay OBE is the Chief Executive of Pact the U...

What are the next big trends in digital distribution? Pete discusses his predictions for the future, Sony Pictures ‘arms dealer’ approach and in-car entertainment. Pete speaks with Hayley Bull, director of 3Vision on a wide range of topics including their focus on communities of interest and the importance of theatrical distribution. Pete Wood serves as Senior Vice President, New Digital Distribut...

How has the TV distribution market evolved? Cathy discusses how the growth of D2C and AVOD are key focuses and opportunities for the business.  Cathy speaks with Toby Russell, CEO of 3Vision on a wide range of topics including their upcoming slate and the recent Endemol Shine acquisition.  Cathy Payne serves as Chief Executive of Banijay Rights, setting and executing the business’ global distribut...

Is Struum’s unique credit based system the solution for reducing subscription fatigue and driving content discovery? Lauren and Paul discuss their approach to SVOD aggregation and the importance of data for discovery, recommendations and bundling across their platform.  Lauren and Paul speak with Jack Davison, EVP of 3Vision on a wide range of topics including their expansion plans, different part...

Is free ad-supported content (AVOD and FAST) driving the transition to streaming? Rob Holmes discusses Roku’s content acquisition strategy for the Roku channel as well as their partnership and expansion plans. Rob speaks with Jonathan Nickell, COO of 3Vision on a wide range of topics currently impacting the TV industry. These include Roku’s platform and operating system, content discovery and thei...

Is collaboration the key to success for independent studios and entrepreneurs? Gary Marenzi discusses the benefits of a hybrid model with global streamers and local broadcasters. Gary speaks with Toby Russell, CEO of 3Vision on a wide range of topics currently impacting the TV industry. These include the evolution of content acquisition rights, AVOD, the Amazon and MGM merger and how the D2C appro...

How have content licensing deals changed? Kelly and Rose discuss the impact of new D2C streaming video platforms, digital-first distribution strategies and windowing. Jack Davison, EVP at 3Vision sits down with Kelly and Rose from Keshet International to discuss the growth of international formats, AVOD and the recent media conglomerate mergers. Keshet International is a leading global content pro...

Why is the Israeli TV export market so successful? Danna explains that Israeli’s are natural storytellers and discusses how the regulation of the Israeli TV production market has allowed them to take bigger creative risks. Hayley Bull, director at 3Vision sits down with Danna Stern, managing director of Yes Studios to discuss the importance of original programming, the changing landscape of distri...

What is StarzPlay’s ‘partner-first’ approach? Darren discusses the importance of working collaboratively and their different business models. Toby Russell, CEO of 3Vision sits down with Darren Nielson, SVP of Starz to discuss StarzPlay’s positioning in the market, their relationship with parent company Lionsgate and the need for streaming video aggregators. Darren Nielson is the SVP of Business De...

Are streaming video aggregators the answer to subscription fatigue and navigating a world of too much choice? Rose Adkins Hulse discusses their ScreenHits TV app and their content curation strategy. Rose speaks with Jack Davison, EVP of 3Vision on a wide range of topics currently impacting the TV industry including the importance of search and discovery, SVOD churn, bundling and the future for Pay...

What is Lionsgate’s AVOD strategy? Jim Packer discusses the importance of analysing AVOD data to help drive future growth. Jim speaks with Jack Davison, EVP of 3Vision on a wide range of topics including the evolution of different licensing models, COVID-19 content consumption trends, the importance of research and their partnership with STARZPLAY. Jim Packer is President of Worldwide Television D...

The importance of AVOD to VICE’s distribution strategy. Kate discusses the complex distribution ecosystem and how the traditional windowing strategy is being challenged. Kate speaks with Hayley Bull, Director of 3Vision on the launch of VICE’s distribution arm during COVID-19, strategic partnerships including SBS Australia and the importance of their linear TV business. Kate Ward is President of V...

Update : We were incredibly saddened to hear the news of Aletta Alberts passing, she was a fantastic leader at MultiChoice and an African television pioneer. She will be truly missed. How important is local TV content in Africa? Aletta Alberts discusses MultiChoice’s focus on local content and how people on the continent want to see a reflection of themselves. Aletta talks with our COO Jonath...

How has Covid impacted MGM’s business? Chris Ottinger discusses how they have pivoted their approach in response to global cinema closures and their PVOD strategy. Chris talks with our COO Jonathan Nickell on a wide range of topics currently impacting the entertainment industry. These include the rise of AVOD, international SVOD markets, Amazon and MGM’s third party licensing approach. Chris Ottin...

What is SVT’s digital first approach? The highly innovative Swedish and Nordic market is leading the way in many trends, Stephen Mowbray discusses the importance of SVT play and how they plan to release big TV shows in box-set format each week. Stephen talks with our CEO Toby Russell on a wide range of topics including their European acquisition strategy, the SVOD market, Netflix and audience cons...

In this episode our Director Hayley Bull speaks with Ted Schilowitz, Futurist, Paramount Pictures. They discuss video entertainment in connected vehicles, producing content for D2C services, the future for cinemas and looking beyond Paramount Plus. Ted spends his time and pursues his passion in a unique role in the motion picture entertainment industry. As the Futurist at Paramount pictures, Ted...

In this episode our CEO Toby Russell caught up with Peter Andrews, Head of Network Programming - Television and Online, SBS Australia. Peter talks us through the competitive Australian TV market, their content strategy and acquisition plan and the innovative SBS On-demand service.

In this episode our CEO Toby Russell caught up with Jamie Lynn, EVP Co-production & Distribution EMEA at Fremantle. As well as giving us the insider view on the evolution of Fremantle’s production and distribution business Jamie reveals how the deal to produce the high profile COVID drama ’This Spectred Isle with was put together with Sky in the UK.