Why the future of production is owning the audience
The television production sector has spent much of the past two years grappling with a question few executives imagined they would be asking a decade ago. What happens when the commissioning model that underpinned the industry for thirty years no longer provides...
The Drop magazine – Issue 2
Issue two of The Drop magazine is available to download now! This issue explores the changing shape of the digital-first economy, from brands launching their own entertainment channels and the rise of video-first podcasts, to the impact of AI on content creation and...
Creators move into the FAST Lane
AVOD and FAST platforms launched their businesses on the back of vast content catalogues. But as the sector matures, ad-supported streamers are turning to the creator economy to add diversity, dynamism and fresh programming to the mix. One of the hottest topics in TV...
Why Britain’s broadcasters are finally eyeing the micro drama boom
The global micro drama boom has already rewritten the rules of television in China and the US. Now the next battleground is Europe – and according to COL Group executive Timothy Oh, the UK could become one of the format’s most important future markets. Speaking to...