Insights, trends, and analysis from the media industry. Navigating a world of data and disruption.
Creation is exciting. But in media, the real revolutions always happened in distribution.There’s a popular belief in our industry that new technologies disrupt media because they enable new kinds of content. It’s a comforting thought, especially for an industry that likes to see itself as creative. ...
There’s a special kind of silence that lives in the executive corridors of television and broadcast companies these days. It’s the silence after another strategy deck full of acronyms. The silence before the next quarter’s numbers are released. The silence you hear when no one in the room wants to a...
We have it all heard before: the Creator Economy is the future of media. A new dawn of individual empowerment. A world where anyone with a smartphone and passion becomes a brand, a business, and a broadcaster. A world where individuals can challenge entire media empires.It is a seductive narrative b...
In my last essay, I described the slow and subtle, yet tectonic shift in the global TV industry away from American hegemony towards a more diverse, locally strong and nuanced industry. Today we accelercate the pace and I propose a concept for cross-border alliances as the bedrock of an industry that...
We have all been watching CNN for decades. At least I have. As a news junkie I was glued to the screen when CNN had its first major global moment in reporting live from the Gulf War. A TV set stood in the main lobby of my university back then. And, of course, I watched CNN on many other occasions th...
No – I do not have a yellow “BELIEVE” sign above the entrance to my office. Sometimes I wished though I had such a powerful and simple message as a daily reminder of the optimism and kindness Ted Lasso brings. I admit that I was instantly charmed by Ted’s unrelenting positivity, warm humor, and folk...
AI would not have invented Squid Game. AI can predict what might be popular, but it can’t predict a cultural phenomenon. Why?Because true creative breakthroughs aren’t found in data—they come from human instinct, and the willingness to breaking patterns instead of following them. Humans are odd and ...
It has become common knowledge that our industry is widely fragmented. That has the danger (and many oversee that risk) that businesses are falling into the “attention trap”. Yet, success isn’t about being the loudest or the biggest player—it’s about being the most relevantRelevance sits at the hear...
The television industry is undergoing a profound transformation thanks to the power of artificial intelligence (AI). AI is no longer a futuristic concept but a tangible tool reshaping how content is created, delivered, and consumed. This is impacting workflows in broadcasting, streaming, and product...
DeepSeek might disrupt our industry for the better and in ways we have not thought of yet.We probably all subscribed to the ‘reality’ that the US and the Tech Bros and their AI developments will be dominated the world and the TV & Broadcasting industry. We had believed that its ok if we led into thi...
The gloves are off. The U.S. government drops a bombshell—new tariffs on audiovisual imports from Canada, Mexico, China, and Europe. Hollywood studios, streaming giants, and broadcasters are left scrambling. What was once a well-oiled, international content machine is suddenly a fractured mess of ri...
For decades, the global television and media industry has danced to an all-too-familiar tune, orchestrated by Hollywood and the U.S. American media machine. From blockbuster storytelling to content strategies, the U.S. has dominated the narrative, dictating not just what the world watches, but how i...
The TV industry isn’t a landscape you can simply map out with predictions. It’s more like a massive, complex puzzle—one that’s constantly shifting as new pieces are thrown into the mix. Leaders in the industry know this. The question isn’t whether change is coming; it’s how all the pieces—audience b...
This year comes to an end and we had the privelige, the honor and fun to get more emersed into AI consulting projects. In addition, AI has become a standard tool and assistant in many things we do at work. Hence, it was also fun to create a little christmas spirit song with the help of AI. Tools lik...
If you’re still thinking of a TV operating system as just a fancy menu for choosing between Netflix and your EPG for TV Channels, think again. The battle for control of the TV OS is on, and it’s about to reshape the entire television landscape as we know it. This isn’t just a tech issue; it’s a fund...
🌸 Who would have thought Lego would end up in a hip Parisian boutique, nestled among trendy fashion items? And yet, here we are, with these gorgeous Lego Flower Bouquets! 🌺And moreover, what can we learn in TV from this hip product ?Lego’s magic isn’t just in the building blocks but in building co...
🌟 Find Your Eiffel Tower 🌟In business, just like in life, we all need a point of orientation – a guiding concept, strategy, or vision that grounds us and gives us direction, even when things get cloudy.In this video, I’m in Paris, using the Eiffel Tower as a metaphor for this idea. Just as the Eif...
The lines between tech and media continue to blur at warp speed. What started as Big Tech’s role in media being limited to social media algorithms has come to increasing dominance of a few major players in the consumption of our media today. And now they come not only after content curators but also...
What is the state of AI in TV?That is a questions that I try to answer since months (if not years).I slowly get an answer and, of course, I am sharing it with you.We work currently on a ‘State of AI in TV Report’ and sifted research papers, reports, trade magazines etc for insights and material. You...
In an era where misinformation and divisive rhetoric threaten the fabric of European societies, media companies—particularly in the realm of television—have an essential role to play in combating the rise of the far right. As one of the most powerful influencers of public opinion, TV stations and me...
⛔ Don’t let your strategy be guided by Hollywood drama. The US TV & Film industry is no longer the center of the universe, because you are.🧭 It has been common practice in the global TV industry to look at the US market as the guiding star. But that will take you off track. Seriously, do not follow...
Years ago, people would have dismissed the idea of using YouTube as a best practice for how to run a TV business. Times are a changing… and so does the TV industry. Now, whoever observes the developments and trends in TV as closely as I do, comes to realize that YouTube is slowly becoming a force in...
Of course, it is constantly changing in terms of how we ‘provide TV’ and yet, there are also some fundamentals that you always need to get right: serving your content to a relevant audience set (which either is willing to pay you for the content and whose eyeballs you can ‘sell’ to other businesses)...
Shoppable Video is a extremely complex undertaking.Have a look at a (simplified) picture of the Video Ecosystem and Process in the image below and you quickly realise that you deal with a massively diverse landscape.The challenge is that you work in a kind od matrix that is not only constantly evolv...
We have been very outspoken about the need to adapt your business to the AI trend. Its not too late to jump onto the bandwaggon, but you also need to be sure you are catching the right train and not some ride through wonderland. Because the surrounding hype often obscures strategic integration.
If you asked us a few years ago about our thoughts on Canal+ strategy, we probably had a very skeptical if not even bewildered view on what they do.Now – with a more educated hindsight and in light of their recent moves – our perspective is one of admiration and endorsement.They truly have a good kn...
This article deviates from the typical format, presenting a more personal perspective and a shift in focus from general trends and developments in the television industry. However, it maintains its relevance by addressing a significant ongoing transformation: the rise of artificial intelligence (AI...
The AI revolution is reshaping industries across the board, and the television landscape is no exception. As artificial intelligence continues to advance, media executives are faced with a critical decision: should they license their valuable content to AI development companies?
We said it before and we say it again: the TV industry is once again facing a transformative era, and this time it is driven by the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). As astute executives, you understand that AI holds the potential to revolutionize the way we create, deliver, and ex...
It is that time of the year, when we all write, read or dismiss the predictions of what awaits us the next 12 month. I am part of that circus show and let me break it to you the hard way as we start: this year ain’t going to be a pretty horse & pony show. If you thought 2023 was tough on you and wer...
Analyzing the change in consumer behavior, it becomes clear that Gen Z and Millennials are leading the way in online shopping. However, what’s even more fascinating is their growing inclination towards in-content shopping – a game-changing trend that’s taking the digital realm by storm.
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