Omdia: Social Media to Near 50% of Global Adspend Share by 2030
Omdia has released new projections on the global advertising sector, with social media set to rise at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12% over the next five years to reach $640 billion by the end of 2030.
The Netflix Effect: Streamer Invested $135 Billion in Content Over the Last Decade
As it has ramped up its international expansion in the last decade, Netflix has spent more than $135 billion on films and series across the globe, Ted Sarandos revealed in a blog post unveiling "The Netflix Effect," a report on the platform's economic, cultural, and social impact.
HBO Max Lands in Vietnam Next Month
HBO Max is adding another market to its Asia-Pacific footprint, with the streamer launching direct-to-consumer in Vietnam on June 16.
Council of Europe Sets New Alliances Under Series Co-Pro Pilot Program
The Council of Europe has announced a range of alliances across Europe following a call for partnerships and sponsorships under its series co-production pilot program.
Night Train Digital Rebrands
Following the Serafin Group takeover of Eccho Rights and its sister companies from Night Train Media, Night Train Digital has rebranded as Klik Studios.
José María Caro Joins Secuoya Studios as Chief Content Officer
José María Caro, who most recently led original scripted productions for HBO Max in Spain, has joined Secuoya Studios as chief content officer.
Canela Media Launches Vertical Content App
Canela Media is rolling out Zully, a vertical content app geared to U.S. Hispanic audiences.
Festival for Vertical Content Business to Launch in Russia
REALIST: Vertical Drama International Festival is a new addition to the busy summer event calendar, taking place in Moscow from July 10 to 20.
Gone Lands New Deals for All3Media International
New Pictures' Gone, penned by George Kay and broadcast earlier this year on ITV, has notched up several new deals courtesy of All3Media International.
The Madame Blanc Mysteries Gets S5 Renewal
Sally Lindsay's The Madame Blanc Mysteries has been renewed for a fifth season on 5 and AMC Global Media’s Acorn TV.
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European Commissioning Trends on Global Streamers / Vivian Yin’s Vision for Premium Microdrama / Japan’s Rising Soft Power / The Hirayasumi Story / BBC Studios is Scaling its EMEA Scripted Footprint, One Breakthrough Idea at a Time / & Lots More. Sign up for ScreenMDM Scripted Digest here.
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Talpa Studios’ The Golden Elevators Lands on ITV
ITV has commissioned a U.K. version of The Golden Elevators, a new quiz show from John de Mol’s Talpa Studios, with Studio Lambert producing and Richard Osman set as the host.
Off the Fence, John Downer Productions & One Tribe TV Set Natural History Pact
Off the Fence, John Downer Productions, and One Tribe TV are collaborating on a development slate of natural history projects for the global market.
ITN Names Ian Rumsey as CEO
Ian Rumsey has been tapped as the new CEO of ITN, succeeding Rachel Corp, who is stepping down after nearly four years in the post and more than three decades at the company.
The 1% Club Lands Three-Year Deal at ITV
ITV has committed to the popular game show The 1% Club, which is distributed globally by BBC Studios, for another three years.
Little Dot Studios Creates In-House Podcast Studio
Little Dot Studios has established an in-house podcast and video studio at its London HQ, with the facility initially being used to centralize production for History Hit.
New Activations & Partners for Teletubbies as 30th Anniversary Nears
As it prepares for Licensing Expo next week, WildBrain has revealed several new activations and licensing deals for Teletubbies, a franchise that is marking its 30th anniversary next year.
Tippi T-Rex Lands in China with Digital Distribution & L&M Program
Tippi T-Rex, a preschool IP from Ánima Kitchent in partnership with Indonesia’s Mocca Studio, is rolling out in China with a multiplatform digital strategy and a consumer products deal in place.
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The Banijay Blueprint for Scale, Impact & Engagement
From live experiences and sports to creator economy deals and vertical series rollouts, Banijay Group is scaling its footprint across the entire “economy of creation.”
European Commissioning Trends on Global Streamers
Insights on what’s driving the European content slates at HBO Max, Disney+, and Prime Video.
Japan’s Rising Soft Power
From the booming anime business to non-scripted format rollouts, co-productions, development deals, and manga adaptations, Japan is exerting its influence as a cultural powerhouse.
BBC Studios is Scaling its EMEA Scripted Footprint, One Breakthrough Idea at a Time
From producing local versions of its U.K.-originated dramas and comedies to fostering new talent and supporting authentic, locally resonant IPs, BBC Studios is scaling its scripted output across EMEA.
May Lineup: Road to L.A.; Real Talk; Format Zones; Mallorca Diaries
Each strand runs across vodcasts, columns, one-on-one conversations, and trend pieces. Market-pegged and running throughout the year, the intelligence you need, when you need it.
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Mallorca Diaries: The Magic of CONECTA with Géraldine Gonard and Alexander Keil
Inside Content’s Géraldine Gonard and independent producer Alexander Keil preview the tenth edition of the well-regarded CONECTA event, convening in Mallorca later this month.
The SwitchScreen: Philip James McGoldrick’s Vertical Leap with Tattle TV
Tattle TV's Philip James McGoldrick joins ScreenMDM Talks to weigh in on reformatting library titles for the scrolling generation, empowering creators, and embracing AI to drive new forms of artistic expression.
Gen A to Z: Erika Vogt-Lowell on Edye’s Edge with Spanish-Speaking Kids
Our latest Gen A to Z episode of ScreenMDM Talks welcomes Erika Vogt-Lowell, VP of content at HITN, to talk about meeting the educational and entertainment needs of Spanish-language preschoolers at Edye, an SVOD platform that has expanded well beyond its U.S. Hispanic roots as it turns seven, with a footprint that runs across Latin America.
Format Zone: Curiosity & Creativity with Harry King TV’s Nicholas Sercombe
ScreenMDM Talks continues its Format Zone strand with Nicholas Sercombe, CEO of Harry King TV, discussing how the London and LA-based indie is finding fresh angles and betting on chemistry and production values as it rolls out Curiosity.
The SwitchScreen: Solving the Discovery Crisis with Chronicle Studios’ Aaron Sisto & Scott Greenberg
ScreenMDM Talks caught up with Aaron Sisto and Scott Greenberg, co-founders of Chronicle Studios, about enabling content makers, from start-ups to well-established IPs, to find fandoms, using decades of Hollywood and tech experience and harnessing the capabilities of AI.
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