PACT Archives - Documentary Business

Nat Geo & Disney+: How They Balance Programming Strategies. A Pact Webinar

2023 September 20 / Commissioning Process, Disney +, Network Profile, PACT, VOD, Webinars

Nat Geo is a legendary brand for documentary filmmakers and viewers. But how is the Nat Geo channel evolving, now that it belongs to the Disney family and is a subsidiary brand to Disney+? Veteran programming executive Dan Salerno answers this question and more in our most recent webinar. Latest: Nat Geo Wild Loses Subscribers Following …

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AI for Documentary Filmmakers: Rapid Advances in the Spotlight. My Webinar with Philip Shane

2023 August 10 / Artificial Inteligence, Documentary Production, PACT, Webinars

Veteran Sundance award-winning filmmaker and AI expert Philip Shane highlights recent advances in CHATGPT’s capabilities and how they are contributing to the documentary production process. His message: “Learn about AI! Your knowledge is essential to grappling with the issues of today.” Watch here (15 min) Timecode 1:00 ChatGPT’s new text-upload and analysis feature, “Code Interpreter.” 3:00 Exploring ChatGPT’s refined …

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WB Discovery’s ID Network Orders Originals. Pact Webinar with Dan Salerno

2023 July 13 / Commissioning Process, Network Profile, PACT, Unscripted TV, Webinars

Warner Brothers’ ID: Investigation Discovery network is actively ordering new originals. While many legacy channels are cutting back on their commissions, ID‘s strategy is relatively unchanged in the streaming era. What is ID buying? Veteran programming executive Dan Salerno, answers this question and more in our latest webinar. This is episode #7 in a series on …

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Reelz Explodes into the Top-Tier of U.S. Networks. How They Did It! A Pact Webinar

2023 June 26 / Commissioning Process, PACT, Peacock, Reality Television, True Crime, Unscripted TV, Webinars

Reelz is currently the most-watched U.S. entertainment network on Fridays and Saturdays. It has not just grown, but exploded into a top-tier service — and in a matter of weeks! Veteran programming executive and respected senior consultant Dan Salerno continues his unique, deeply-researched strategic analysis of U.S. network schedules. How does the success of On …

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Technical Deliverables: Chaotic Industry Practices Add to Producers’ Costs. MIPDOC Interview with Ian Cross

2023 May 28 / Digital Video, Internet Economy, Interviews, PACT

There is a lack of standardization across the platforms for the technical standards covering audio, video and related program deliverables. This chaotic situation creates confusion for production teams, and adds time and finally, unreimbursed costs. So reports Ian Cross, the prolific veteran producer behind such global franchises as Globe Trekker. Watch our MIPDOC Conversation here …

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AI for Documentary Filmmakers: Enhancing Storytelling & Workflow. A Pact Webinar with Philip Shane

2023 May 8 / Artificial Inteligence, Documentary Production, PACT, Webinars

AI – Artificial Intelligence – was a hot topic for producers attending the recent MIPDOC / MIPTV market in Cannes. I’m technophobic, and I sense among my colleagues this fear that AI programs like ChatGPT are going to eliminate jobs in content production just like the Internet and desktop publishing decimated print journalism. Here to …

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HGTV & Food: Dan Salerno’s Program Schedule Analysis & Takeaways For Producers. A Pact Webinar

2023 March 31 / Network Profile, PACT, Pitching, Webinars

HGTV and Food Network are among Discovery Networks’ ratings leaders. How are these female-targeted Lifestyle channels adapting to the accelerating shift to the streaming economy? Will Discovery’s channels really order 4,500 new hours in 2023? What do HGTV and Food want from producers? Veteran programming executive and respected senior consultant Dan Salerno continues his unique, …

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Industry Trends: Stay ahead of the curve with Pact webinars: What the U.S. channels are buying

2023 March 31 / Network Profile, PACT, Webinars

(Press release from my publishing partner Pact- the British producers’ association.) The US is the biggest export market for UK indies, accounting for 34% of all exports and generating £510m in 2022. Understanding the schedules and desires of the many channels and streamers can make the difference in securing that coveted green light or acquisition. …

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