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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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Juan Carlos I: Downfall of a King. Interview with Producer Christian Beetz

2023 May 24 / Case Study, Commissioning Process, Conferences & Markets, Streaming Video, Sunny Side of the Doc, True Crime, Webinars

Christian Beetz reveals in this interview and in our detailed case study how Berlin-based Gebrueder Beetz developed, funded and delivered his €2.5 Mn, 4-part docu-series that sheds new light on the former King’s notorious personal life and dramatic abdication. Watch here (20 min) Read our Case Study Juan Carlos I: Money, Sex, Power and …

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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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AIDC: Local Content Quotas for Aussie Streamers. Conversations with Simon Nasht & Dan Goldberg

2023 March 21 / Australia, Commissioning Process, Conferences & Markets, Documentary Production, PACT, Webinars

I recently mingled with 800 delegates attending AIDC – the Australian International Documentary Conference – on a beautiful, late Summer day in Melbourne. Two award-winning producers described local industry highlights: Industry veteran Simon Nasht (Smith&Nasht) spoke about the uncertain impact on producers of forthcoming local content quotas on Netflix and the scaled-up streamers. And Mint Pictures’ …

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TLC Buys Series. Dan Salerno’s Program Schedule Analysis & Takeaways for Producers. A Pact Webinar

2023 March 3 / Commissioning Process, Disney +, Distribution, Documentary Production, Documentary TV, Internet Economy, PACT, Streaming Video, Webinars

TLC is actively premiering new programs as we move into the Streaming Era! Discovery Networks US plans to order 4,500 new hours in 2023, according to Kathleen Finch, chairman and chief content officer at Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) US nets. What pitches do TLC decision-makers want to see from producers? The short answer: female-targeted Reality …

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A&E & History Channel: What Are They Buying? Dan Salerno’s Program Schedule Analysis. A Pact Webinar

2023 February 20 / Commissioning Process, Disney +, Distribution, Documentary Production, Documentary TV, Internet Economy, PACT, Streaming Video, Webinars

Are A&E and History Channel still buying programs as we move into the Streaming Era? What do they want from their producers? Unlike Nat Geo and Discovery, A+E Networks’ decision-making is not complicated by the need to synchronize with their corporate parent’s streamer. Veteran international programming executive and respected senior consultant Dan Salerno dives deep …

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