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Pivot: If big tech companies change their strategies, how does that affect TV producers?
Plus Tubi partners with creators, UK commercial broadcasters unite to grab more ad money, Netflix launches TV channels in France.
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Jen Topping
Wildlife creators TV producers should know about
Wildlife and natural history have long been staples of TV: from David Attenborough’s flagship cinematic titles through to nature and animal programming…
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Jen Topping
'A bottomless pit of plagiarism': Disney & Universal sue gen AI company Midjourney
Plus what next after the WBD split; MLB partners with creator company Jomboy; more on microdramas; Mubi lands $100m investment; and Apple's new TV…
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Why aren't more TV freelancers jumping into YouTube?
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YouTube scripted series TV & film producers should know
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Streaming profits aren’t replacing those lost by linear TV
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Are there psychological barriers stopping TV producers jumping into the creator economy?
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How to tackle YouTube if you’re a TV production company
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Netflix vs YouTube: the next big streaming battle
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Wildlife creators TV producers should know about
Wildlife and natural history have long been staples of TV: from David Attenborough’s flagship cinematic titles through to nature and animal programming…
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Jen Topping
What woodworking creators can tell us about brand partnerships
As well as other ways to make money on YouTube and social.
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Jen Topping
Sketch comedy & sitcom creator trends TV producers should know about
Comedy has long been a staple of social video since it emerged in the mid-2000s, as making people laugh with skits or stunts has long been a way to go…
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Jen Topping

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What woodworking creators can tell us about brand partnerships
As well as other ways to make money on YouTube and social.
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Jen Topping
Cable TV: the costs and volume of ads
In a world with lots of streaming competitors, at what point does the monthly fee plus the amount of ads become unappealing to US subscribers?
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Jen Topping
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Sketch comedy & sitcom creator trends TV producers should know about
Comedy has long been a staple of social video since it emerged in the mid-2000s, as making people laugh with skits or stunts has long been a way to go…
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Jen Topping
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