TELEVISION - Olsberg|SPI has an excellent understanding of the broadcast markets from its numerous assignments relating to the independent television production sector and from its work for broadcasters.
NORTHERN IRELAND STUDIO FEASIBILITY STUDY (Apr-2006)
NIFTC
SPI was retained by NIFTC to assess the feasibiity of a studio facility in Northern Ireland. The study assessed current proposals for a film and broadcast studio, and ascertained the market demand in the region for such a facility.
ALSACE TELEVISION SCHOOL DEFINITION STUDY (Jan-2006)
Pole Image
SPI was retained by assisted Pole Image to develop course content and curriculum for the proposed European School of Broadcasting. SPI also provided a detailed costing of the future school.
EUROPEAN TELEVISION SCHOOL
Pole Image
SPI, in conjunction with French consultants IDATE, have been a feasability study for the regional body, Pole Image, into the viability of establishing a European television school in the Alsace Lorraine region.
CREATIVE ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMME
NIFTC
SPI was commissioned to develop and deliver an advanced training programme for content producers from Belfast. The programme included individual one - to - one tutoring as well as a workshop on strategic company development. Additionally, participants produced a strategic business development document.
RIGHTS AND IPR FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR SOUTH WEST SCREEN
South West Screen
SPI was commissioned to conduct a feasibility study to evaluate potential business models available to content producers for television and digital platforms in the South West region. In doing so, SPI focused on new opportunities for rights exploitation that arise from the recently passed Communications Act as well as from recommendations concerning Digital Rights Management (“DRM”) outlined by the Broadband Stakeholders Group. In concluding, SPI recommended a set of strategic objectives and action points for the region’s media cluster groups.
CHANNEL ONE, LIVERPOOL
Liverpool Business Centre
We were hired to create a business plan for Channel One in Liverpool, a local cable television channel. The plan was for a new business model generating revenues by serving public sector and education goals.
RESEARCH CENTRE FOR TV AND INTERACTIVITY
Scottish Enterprise Glasgow
An assignment for Scottish Enterprise Glasgow involving an evaluation of the goals and objectives of the Research Centre and its success in meeting them, especially with regard to the Glasgow/ Strathclyde region and the ERDF outputs associated with that region. This work involved detailed discussions with Glasgow production companies as to their development strategies including new media strategies.
LIBRARY ACQUISITION ADVICE
Granada Television
Advice on the potential acquisition of two film libraries, including valuation and distribution potential.
INTER-REGIONAL MAPPING STUDY
London Development Agency
We were retained to conduct a study of the film and broadcast sectors in the English regions of London, the East and the South East. This work was commissioned by the London Development Agency in collaboration with the Regional Development Agencies in the East and South East. This substantial assignment involved a mapping of the entire sector across the three regions, an analysis of the development needs of the sector, a review of the sector support mechanisms and structures in place, and the determination of a series of initiatives for the agencies to develop the sector. The study was intended to provide a complete picture of the sector across the regions and also provide the three agencies with an agenda for collaboration on sector support. Since these agencies were not familiar with the nature and mechanisms of the international media industry, the report also contained a detailed explanation of the nature of the sector using the construct of Michael Porter’s cluster theories.
FINANCIAL ADVISORY
GMG Endemol
Advised the company on feature film markets and strategic investment alternatives. Performed financial modelling and anlyses of investments, risks and returns.
RE-STRUCTURING FILM ACTIVITIES
Channel Four Television
Strategic advice on how to re-structure their film activities, including commissioning, finance, UK distribution, international sales and organisational structure. This resulted in the formation of the new, integrated company, Film Four Limited.
BBC WORLDWIDE
BBC Worldwide
We were retained by BBC Worldwide to conduct a review of financing mechanisms for feature films, and to discuss strategic opportunities for value chain developments
