Inside Content - The TV Industry Podcast

By 3Vision

Inside Content is a global TV industry podcast hosted by 3Vision, bringing you the biggest TV trends, insights and developments from the complex and ever-changing content market.

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February 23, 2022BBC Studios on distributing and selling formats globally | Inside Content
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 strategic activities for formats globally, outside of owned and invested production companies.
Based in London, André joined BBC Studios in January 2017, to manage all lines of business in Italy & Iberia before taking on additional responsibilities for format sales in Western Europe. In his current role, he works closely with partners to licence and localise formats such as Dancing with the Stars, The Great Bake Off and Doctor Foster and leads a dedicated format sales team across BBC Studios offices around the world including London, Miami and Sao Paulo. He has overseen the licensing of Dancing with the Stars to its 60th territory of Mongolia, Bake Off into new countries such as Kenya and Slovakia, and Weakest Link to Russia, Greece and the Netherlands.
Prior to these roles, André worked at ITV Studios for 12 years, managing content and format sales across various regions in EMEA as well as format production partnerships, bringing format brands like Come Dine with Me to Belgium and South Africa, and Hell’s Kitchen to Italy.
Here is breakdown of the topics discussed in this episode:
[1:55] BBC Studios formats business

[5:08] Process of finding a successful format

[7:14] Growth of Formats for BBC Studios

[15:39] Creative relationship between regions and producers of formatted shows

[18:48] Partnering with streamers

[22:32] How localised content and formats can travel globally

[25:58] Formula for a successful format
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34min
February 09, 2022TV Industry Trends 2022 Survey | Inside Content
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:
[3:31] Asia Market Potential Growth

[7:01] Drama Production

[11:26] Global Streamer Prospects

[14:45] Local Content

[21:24] AVOD

[28:05] Movies and Windowing
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3Vision is a global content and TV consultancy specialising in content acquisition, strategy, research and business development in the television industry. With decades of hands-on experience in the entertainment sector, 3Vision will position your business for
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33min
January 26, 2022WarnerMedia on the strategy and growth of HBO Max | Inside Content
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 Manager for France, Benelux, Middle East and Africa and Head of Distribution and Ad-Sales EMEA at WarnerMedia. As a Country Manager, he has responsibility for WarnerMedia’s businesses in each region ensuring the implementation of WarnerMedia’s EMEA strategy. As Head of Distribution and Ad-sales, his responsibility includes defining and executing the HBO Max & WM channels B2B distribution & partnerships strategy, as well as managing the linear and digital ad sales activities across EMEA.
Here is breakdown of the topics discussed in this episode:
[1:23] Linear and SVOD Strategy

[8:14] Windowing

[10:11] WarnerMedia’s Hybrid Model

[17:37] HBO Max Bundling Opportunities

[20:27] Local Content

[23:34] 3rd Party Sales

[26:36] Windowing Evolution

[29:54] HBO Max’s future
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3Vision is a global content and TV consultancy specialising in content acquisition, strategy, research and business development in the television industry. With decades of hands-on experience in the entertainment sector, 3Vision will position your business for
success.
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37min
December 15, 2021Discover Digital on how to launch a VOD service in Africa | Inside Content
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 digital entertainment and video on demand services company which he established in 2013, to bring internet television solutions to the African market via Internet Service Providers, Broadcasters and Telecommunications Networks.
Here is a breakdown of the topics discussed in this episode:
[4:27] What are the challenges of launching a VOD service in Africa and who are the big players currently operating on the continent?

[07:48] Are high data costs the reason OTT services aren’t successful in Africa?

[9:49] What are the billing challenges when launching a VOD service in Africa?

[13:23] What can you tell us about Telkom’s strategy of bringing a product to market?

[20:10] How important is local content on the continent?

[25:21] Sport is another key element of a successful VOD service, how do you see this space evolving?

[30:36] What do you think is next for DStv?

[32:55] What is the role of linear on the continent and do you think it will still be relevant in ten years time?
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3Vision is a global content and TV consultancy specialising in content acquisition, strategy, research and business development in the television industry. With decades of hands-on experience in the entertainment sector, 3Vision will position your business for
success.
➡️ ⁠⁠⁠Get in touch⁠⁠⁠
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40min
December 01, 2021 Pact on the impact of the potential Channel 4 privatisation | Inside Content
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 UK’s leading Trade Association for Film, TV, Animation, Children’s and Digital production companies. John contributes to many UK government and international policy fora on the creative industries, broadcasting, trade and investment. He also has extensive experience of policy development across all aspects of broadcasting and television production and leads on all Pact policy development in the UK and Europe.
Here is a breakdown of the topics discussed in this episode:
[2:00] What is Pact’s mission?
[7:49] What support and services does Pact provide?
[10:31] Pact’s policy and regulatory work
[12:05] Pact’s accelerator programme
[16:07] The evolution of the independent production sector and the importance of IP
[19:44] The impact of the potential Channel 4 privatisation
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About 3Vision
3Vision is a global content and TV consultancy specialising in content acquisition, strategy, research and business development in the television industry. With decades of hands-on experience in the entertainment sector, 3Vision will position your business for
success.
➡️ ⁠⁠⁠Get in touch⁠⁠⁠
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29min
November 17, 2021 Sony Pictures Entertainment on the digital distribution landscape | Inside Content
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 Distribution at Sony Pictures Entertainment. Wood currently is part of the Global Distribution Group within Sony Pictures Television and is responsible for New Formats & Technology, One Sony Collaboration, B2B partnerships and New OTT Distribution.
Here is a breakdown of the topics discussed in this episode:
[1:23] How do you define ‘new’ media distribution
[4:00] How do Sony Pictures Entertainment view in-car entertainment as a distribution opportunity?
[5:24] What are the challenges faced by car manufacturers in the in-car entertainment sector?
[8:45] The in-car entertainment access model versus creating unique elevated experiences
[19:11] The ‘arms dealer’ approach of Sony Pictures Entertainment
[21:39] Sony Pictures commitment to theatrical distribution
[25:26] The importance of specific communities of interest and their D2C services, Crunchyroll and Pure Flix
[28:36] What are the predictions for next big trends in digital distribution
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3Vision is a global content and TV consultancy specialising in content acquisition, strategy, research and business development in the television industry. With decades of hands-on experience in the entertainment sector, 3Vision will position your business for
success.
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34min
November 03, 2021 Banijay Rights on changes in TV distribution | Inside Content
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 distribution strategy for Banijay’s burgeoning catalogue of 110,000+ hours, which includes landmark brands, Survivor, Big Brother, MasterChef, Temptation Island, Peaky Blinders, Black Mirror, and many more.N.B this episode was recorded prior to MIPCOM.
Here is a breakdown of the topics discussed in this episode:
[2:40] Banijay Rights and Endemol Shine’s catalogue and the merger
[4:41] Is your content coming from in-house or third parties, what is the percentage split?
[8:00] How has the TV distribution market changed in relation to rights, exclusivity, new services and windows?
[9:44] Does Banijay Rights see the new shift to D2C and vertical integration as an opportunity for the business?
[14:13] How important is IP retention to Banijay Rights?
[15:21] How do you see the TV distribution market changing in the next five years and do you think more consolidation will happen?
[17:51] Is AVOD and FAST a key opportunity for Banijay Rights?
[21:48] What are the key challenges of the AVOD market?
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About 3Vision
3Vision is a global content and TV consultancy specialising in content acquisition, strategy, research and business development in the television industry. With decades of hands-on experience in the entertainment sector, 3Vision will position your business for
success.
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29min
October 20, 2021 Struum on their approach to SVOD aggregation | Inside Content
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 partners and their new managed services approach.
Lauren is the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Struum. As an award-winning senior executive in the digital media and entertainment industries, she has successfully led businesses for some of the world’s largest consumer brands including The Walt Disney Company and Microsoft.
Paul Pastor, an earlier leader in Direct-To-Consumer services, is currently co-founder of Struum and co-founder and Chief Business Officer for Firstlight Media, a leading OTT platform provider. Prior to his more recent entrepreneurial path, Paul powered brand, channel and show success at Discovery Communications and The Walt Disney Company.Here is a breakdown of the topics discussed in this episode:
[5:53] SVOD subscription fatigue
[06:47] Struum’s unique credit based system
[9:29] The importance of data to drive discovery, recommendations and bundles
[10:28] Struum’s full ingest model
[14:13] Benefits of Struum to content platforms
[19:55] Struum’s managed services approach to SVOD subscriptions
[25:02] Struum’s unique selling point - access, discovery and value
[26:36] Struum’s expansion plans and key areas of focus
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About 3Vision
3Vision is a global content and TV consultancy specialising in content acquisition, strategy, research and business development in the television industry. With decades of hands-on experience in the entertainment sector, 3Vision will position your business for
success.
➡️ ⁠⁠⁠Get in touch⁠⁠⁠
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31min
October 06, 2021 Roku on the future of streaming | Inside Content
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 their role as a video service aggregator.

Rob is the Vice President of Programming at Roku. He oversees the development and growth of The Roku Channel, a leading free ad supported service on the platform, as well as the overall programming strategy for America’s #1 TV streaming platform.
Here is a breakdown of the topics discussed in this episode:
[02:52] The Roku hardware business
[03:39] The different business units at Roku
[04:49] What is the difference between the Roku channel and Roku platform?
[07:03] What is Roku’s global roll out plan?
[11:22] The transition to streaming and power of free content
[12:44] Roku’s content acquisition strategy
[14:26] Roku’s acquisition of Quibi
[15:35] Are there plans to do other Roku originals?
[16:39] How do you aid consumer discovery of content on the Roku channel
[18:40] AI and ML for content recommendations on Roku channel
[21:21] Roku and its role as a video service aggregator
[24:15] What are the future trends for the TV industry and streaming? Resources:

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3Vision is a global content and TV consultancy specialising in content acquisition, strategy, research and business development in the television industry. With decades of hands-on experience in the entertainment sector, 3Vision will position your business for
success.
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28min
September 22, 2021 How independent players can succeed in the TV industry | Inside Content
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 approach by studios is an opportunity for the independents.
Gary Marenzi is the founder and CEO of Marenzi & Associates, which provides creative collaboration, strategic management advice and implementation for the media and entertainment industry. Prior to this, Gary held senior executive positions at ENDEAVOR CONTENT, MGM and Paramount Pictures.
Here is a breakdown of the topics discussed in this episode:
[04:20] How important is collaboration for independent players?
[06:02] What are the benefits of working with a global streamer?
[06:32] What is the upside of co-production deals with local broadcasters and players?
[10:15] How are TV content acquisition rights evolving?
[11:39] How difficult is to achieve second windows with other SVODs?
[16:52] What were the learnings you took from working at Endeavour in relation to packaging high level global dramas?
[19:27] How have output deals changed?
[21:03] Do you see the D2C approach taken by studios as an opportunity for independents?
[22:35] What is the development market like at the moment?
[26:36] What are your thoughts on the Amazon and MGM merger?
[29:46] What is the future for AVOD and FAST?
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3Vision is a global content and TV consultancy specialising in content acquisition, strategy, research and business development in the television industry. With decades of hands-on experience in the entertainment sector, 3Vision will position your business for
success.
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38min

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