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    The Amp Podcast: Box office hits, franchises, and what's next for cinema?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 32:16


    With cinemas still recovering from the impact of the pandemic, this episode of The Amp Podcast dives into box office trends, the performance of major franchises (including James Bond after the Amazon takeover), and the evolving theatrical strategies of streaming giants like Netflix.Production by Rory Gooderick and Omima ElmattawaaFollow Ampere Analysis on Twitter: @AmpereAnalysisSign up to The Amp weekly newsletter here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2024 in Review Part 2: Profitability, Licensing Shifts, and Content Strategies

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 29:12


    In this episode, Ampere explores the key trends that have defined 2024 and looks ahead to what we can expect in 2025. The discussion covers profitability, licensing shifts, and content strategies shaping the future of sports, media, and gaming. This is the second part of a two-part series.Production by Rory Gooderick and Omima ElmattawaaFollow Ampere Analysis on Twitter: @AmpereAnalysisSign up to The Amp weekly newsletter here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2024 in Review — Partnerships, Advertising, and Monetisation Strategies

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 32:36


    In the first episode of the year, Ampere explores the trends that have defined 2024 and looks ahead to what we expect in 2025. Increasing collaboration, global sports deals, and shifting business models are all discussed. This the first part of a two-part discussion, the second part will be released on Thursday 13th February.Production by Rory Gooderick and Omima ElmattawaaFollow Ampere Analysis on Twitter: @AmpereAnalysisSign up to The Amp weekly newsletter here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Amp Podcast: The future of bundling and the decline of free-to-air sports

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 26:42


    In this final episode of the year, Nick Thomas is joined by Lauren Liversedge and Minal Modha to discuss the future of streaming and sports, including the rise of bundling and the decline of free-to-air sports in Europe and its impact on fan engagement. They highlight key trends shaping 2025 and beyond.Production by Rory Gooderick.Follow Ampere Analysis on Twitter: @AmpereAnalysisSign up to The Amp weekly newsletter here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Amp podcast: The attention economy and streamers' pivot to ad tiers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 34:22


    In this episode, Rahul Patel is joined by Anna Kerr who discusses how in todays attention economy, formats such as TV and gaming can compete with or complement each other. Sam Nursall also joins to talk about his latest research on the strategy behind the international ad-tier rollouts of the major US-based streaming services.Production by Rory Gooderick.Follow Ampere Analysis on Twitter: @AmpereAnalysisSign up to The Amp weekly newsletter here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Summer of Sport: How is streaming reshaping major sporting events?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 37:22


    The 2024 "Summer of Sport" has bought viewers everything from The Olympics, Euros, Copa America, and T20 Cricket just to name a few, and while this might be great for fans... what's in it for the broadcasters showing them? In this episode we discuss how the Olympics has become increasingly streaming-focussed, and what this means for the free-to-air channels, what purpose major sporting events carry for streaming and broadcasters alike, and finally we discuss the growing and untapped potential of women's sports in the USA.Production by Rory Gooderick.Follow Ampere Analysis on Twitter: @AmpereAnalysisSign up to The Amp weekly newsletter here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    US content spend cutbacks, anime's growing investment, and DAZN's future in France

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 29:23


    On this episode of The Amp Podcast, we discuss the evolving face of streaming industry in the US and abroad. With the spend on original content from the major streaming services set to decline in the US, how will consumers be affected, and where can these same streamers look for growth? Also, anime has been experiencing a boom in popularity over recent years. Which platforms have been driving this growth, and which markets will see the biggest growth in anime popularity over the next few years? And finally, amid recent news that DAZN has acquired rights to the Ligue 1 in France: what does its future look like in this market? We discuss all of these questions and more on this months episode of The Amp Podcast.Production by Rory Gooderick.Follow Ampere Analysis on Twitter: @AmpereAnalysisSign up to The Amp weekly newsletter here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Profiling YouTube, Apple's movie licensing strategy, and analysing churn behaviours in US customers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2024 40:09


    On this episode of The Amp Podcast, Senior Analyst Jaanika Juntson analyses YouTube's unique position in the entertainment market, Research Manager Rahul Patel looks at why Apple TV+'s recent licensing of 50 movies onto its service is a significant move for the streamer, and finally Research Manager Dan Monaghan discusses churn and resubscriber behaviours in US streaming subscribers.Production by Rory Gooderick.Follow Ampere Analysis on Twitter: @AmpereAnalysisSign up to The Amp weekly newsletter here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    How are streamers and broadcasters' adapting their international strategies?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2024 31:14


    Over the last few years, uncertain economic conditions and changing viewing habits have forced streaming services and broadcasters to evolve their international strategies. This episode of The Amp Podcast explores how Disney+, Canal+, and the BBC are rethinking their spend on international content, exploring consolidation, and looking for creative ways to distribute content abroad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Streaming's path to profitability, and Netflix's bold bet on WWE rights

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2024 26:29


    On this episode of The Amp Podcast Minal Modha talks to Guy Bisson about streaming's path to profitability, and to Rory Gooderick about Netflix's recent deal with the WWE and what its future in sports looks like. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2024 trends in content licensing and commissioning

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2024 35:25


    The past year has seen studios and streaming services shift their attention towards revenue growth and profitability, a move which has had significant impacts on how these companies approach their content. In this episode of The Amp Podcast, Nick Thomas sits down with Fred Black, Hannah Walsh and Lottie Towler to discuss the trends in content commissioning and licensing which we expect to define 2024.Production by Rory Gooderick.Follow Ampere Analysis on Twitter: @AmpereAnalysisSign up to The Amp weekly newsletter here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Netflix's gaming strategy, and analysing investment trends in the sports and gaming industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 36:26


    In this episode Senior Analyst Joe Hall discusses Netflix's gaming strategy, and what the streamer might be planning with its new venture. Also, Piers Harding-Rolls looks at investment activity in the gaming industry, and Dan Harraghy analyses the increasing fragmentation of sports rights deals.Production by Rory Gooderick.Follow Ampere Analysis on Twitter: @AmpereAnalysisSign up to The Amp weekly newsletter here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Theatrical's role in content monetisation

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2023 37:44


    In the latest edition of The Amp Podcast, we discuss all things theatrical, and content monetisation. What is the current state of the global theatrical market in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic? How has this been impacted by the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes? And how can a theatrical run be used to promote content before its made available on streaming? We have answers to all these questions, and many more, on this months episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The streaming shift: Exploring the rise of FAST channels

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2023 35:57


    In this special edition of The Amp Podcast, Executive Director Richard Broughton sits down with Valerio Motti, VP of FAST Channels at Fremantle, Marion Ranchet, founder of The Local Act Consultancy, and Ampere's Dan Monaghan, to discuss all things FAST (that's free, ad-supported streaming TV). We discuss the origins of this new service, what content works best on a FAST channel, and the challenges facing this industry going forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The future of linear and public service broadcasters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2023 29:57


    On this week's show, Alice Thorpe sits down with Cyrine Amor and Minal Modha to discuss the future strategies of public service broadcasters to retain relevance, and how viewing habits for linear and streaming are evolving. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The TV and streaming industry in Europe

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2023 38:20


    In this months episode, we discuss the current and future state of the TV and streaming industry in Europe. Nick Thomas talks to Sam Young about the battle over theatrical release windows in France, Neil Anderson about consolidation in the TV industry across Europe, and finally Jaanika Juntson discusses SkyShowtime's recent rollout in Europe. Production by Rory Gooderick.Follow Ampere Analysis on Twitter: @AmpereAnalysisSign up to The Amp weekly newsletter here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    What does the future hold for SVoD and BVoD?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2023 41:30


    In this months episode, we talk about the future of SVoD and BVoD. Minal Modha talks to Fred Black about the recent downturn in commissions in the US, Richard Cooper about the recent stagnation of streaming services in the US, and finally Lottie Towler about her recent work on how BVoD's can better compete in this market. Production by Rory Gooderick.Follow Ampere Analysis on Twitter: @AmpereAnalysisSign up to The Amp weekly newsletter hereFor more information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Are streaming services content with their content?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2023 23:56


    In this special episode of The Amp Podcast, we travel across the pond to our office in Los Angeles to discuss all things content. Executive Director Guy Bisson is joined by Ben French and Christen Tamisin to discuss the value of content on streaming services, and the evolving content strategies of HBO Max, Disney+ and Hulu. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Film awards data, movie windowing strategies and ad-loads on streaming services

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 30:28


    In this episode we look at the different monetisation strategies used by studios in the film industry. With the Oscars right around the corner, Joe Hall talks through his recent research into award data, Alice Thorpe talks about her insights into movie windowing strategies, and finally Peter Ingram details the advertising loads on Netflix and Disney+'s new ad-funded tiers. Production by Rory Gooderick.Follow Ampere Analysis on Twitter: @AmpereAnalysisSign up to The Amp weekly newsletter here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2022 and beyond: Key trends across TV, Games, and Sports.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2023 33:50


    In our first episode of 2023, we look back at the key trends that defined 2022 in the media, games, and sport industry, whilst also directing our gaze forward to what the industry can expect in the year ahead. Ed Border is joined by Lottie Towler, Fred Black, Ben McMurray and Louise Shorthouse to discuss these trends.Production by Rory Gooderick.Follow Ampere Analysis on Twitter: @AmpereAnalysisSign up to The Amp weekly newsletter hereFor more information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Netflix's ad-tier, SvoD cancellations and the demographic skew of US streaming content.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2022 23:45


    Toby Holleran is joined by Orina Zhao, Olivia Deane and Josh Rustage. Orina discusses Netflix's new ad-supported tier and analyses the factors that influenced its price across the various launch markets. Olivia talks about recent trends in content commissioning and cancellations for some of the major streaming services. Finally, Josh discusses the demographic skews of content on streaming platforms in the US.Production by Rory Gooderick.Follow Ampere Analysis on Twitter: @AmpereAnalysisSign up to The Amp weekly newsletter hereFor more information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    How are streaming services adapting their content strategies to grow?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2022 35:20


    Nick Thomas is joined by Rahul Patel, Mayssa Jamil and Jack Genovese. Rahul discusses the weaknesses of Netflix's movie strategy compared to its TV series offering. Mayssa looks at the rise of big-budget franchises funded by the global streaming services. Finally, Jack details the role of sports rights in the streaming wars, and why we shouldn't expect Netflix to get involved anytime soon. Production by Rory Gooderick.Follow Ampere Analysis on Twitter: @AmpereAnalysisSign up to The Amp weekly newsletter hereFor more information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Cross-media IP, European PSB funding & EPL revenue distribution

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2022 38:03


    Ed Border is joined by Lottie Towler, Neil Anderson and Daniel Harraghy. Lottie discusses how movie and TV franchises have been over lapping with games industry IP. Neil looks at the decision in France to scrap the TV licence fee, and what this might mean for the future of PSB funding across Europe. Finally, Dan explores the distribution of TV revenues in the English Premier League and the factors impacting why it should be changed going forward.Production by Henry Beckwith.Follow Ampere Analysis on Twitter: @AmpereAnalysisSign up to The Amp weekly newsletter hereFor more information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The opportunity in women's sport, games vs. video & global data usage in 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2022 24:05


    Richard Broughton is joined by Minal Modha, Louise Shorthouse and Hazel Ford. Minal discuss the growth of women's sport, debunking some of the myths around its fan base and uncovering the opportunities after England's win the Euros. Louise looks at the attention economy and the relationship between online video and games. Finally Hazel discusses global data traffic in 2021, with a focus on how video usage has driven consumer demand for data.Production by Henry Beckwith.Follow Ampere Analysis on Twitter: @AmpereAnalysisSign up to The Amp weekly newsletter hereFor more information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Netflix account sharing, streaming renewals & BBC Three move to linear

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 40:09


    Fred Black is joined by Izzy Charnley, Olivia Deane and Tom Hope-Stone-Bell. Izzy discusses account sharing at Netflix, looking at the demographics and content preferences of account sharers and how this issue affects the wider sector. Olivia looks at streaming renewals which have recently hit an all time high in the US. Finally, Tom outlines BBC Three's move back to linear TV having moved online in 2016.Production by Henry Beckwith.Follow Ampere Analysis on Twitter: @AmpereAnalysisSign up to The Amp weekly newsletter hereFor more information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Netflix driving new audiences to F1, the most influential content & the impact of award ceremonies

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2022 38:12


    Lottie Towler is joined by Minal Modha, Rahul Patel and Peter Ingram. With the new season of Netflix's Drive to Survive round the corner, Minal investigates the impact Netflix has had on F1 audiences and how Netflix has benefitted from the partnership. Rahul discusses the 'influence score' created by Ampere to observe what the most culturally influential content is. Finally, ahead of The Oscars, Peter explores the profile of Academy and Golden Raspberry Award nominated film titles since 2000, the benefits to services and studios of their film catalogues winning at either awards.Production by Henry Beckwith.Follow Ampere Analysis on Twitter: @AmpereAnalysisSign up to The Amp weekly newsletter hereFor more information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Amplified: Visibility, sponsorship and media rights: The growth of women's sport in the UK

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2022 33:06


    The Amp: Amplified is a special edition of Ampere's podcast series where we speak to voices in the industry about the latest innovations, trends and important issues in the wider media sector. In this episode, Ampere's Minal Modha is joined by Sue Anstiss MBE, CEO of Fearless Women and author of the book Game on: The unstoppable rise of women's sport, and Jonathan Licht, Managing Director of Sky Sports.They discuss the transition women's sport has been going through in recent years, the role of traditional and new media in its growth and the value it offers to sponsors, broadcasters and advertisers.Producer: Henry BeckwithResearcher: Rory GooderickFollow Ampere Analysis on Twitter: @AmpereAnalysisSign up to The Amp weekly newsletter hereFor more information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The shrinking SVoD window, Netflix localisation & younger demographics return to cinema

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 29:11


    Toby Holleran is joined by Guy Bisson, Richard Cooper and Isabelle Charnley. Guy discusses the shrinking windowing timelines for licensing content SVoD. Richard explores the formula behind Netflix's localisation strategy and finally Isabelle talks about how younger demographics are spearheading the return to cinema.Production by Henry Beckwith.Follow Ampere Analysis on Twitter: @AmpereAnalysisSign up to The Amp weekly newsletter hereFor more information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    OTT aggregation, Netflix and games & why Sony bought Crunchyroll

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 21:59


    Hannah Walsh is joined by Tony Maroulis, Piers Harding-Rolls and Rory Gooderick. Tony discusses the changing dynamics and increased importance of OTT aggregators. Piers talks us through Netflix's entrance into gaming industry and Rory outlines why Sony recently bought anime streaming service Crunchyroll and what this move means for the company going forward.Production by Henry BeckwithFollow Ampere Analysis on Twitter: @AmpereAnalysisSign up to The Amp weekly newsletter hereFor more information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Content satisfaction, TikTok & Euro 2020 and a strong start for Discovery+

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2021 30:37


    In the latest episode of The Amp, Ampere Research Director, Richard Cooper is joined by Richard Broughton, Maria Dunleavey and Annabel Yeomans. Richard discusses his latest report looking at the growth of consumers who almost never struggle to find content to watch, and the factors which are driving this growth. Maria discusses TikTok's userbase and how its partnership with the Euros 2020 could attract untapped demographics. Finally, Richard chats to Annabel about early adopters of discovery+ in the US, and whether they differ from Discovery's core consumer base.Production by Henry BeckwithFollow Ampere Analysis on Twitter: @AmpereAnalysisSign up to The Amp weekly newsletter hereFor more information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Amplified: Driving sports engagement through digital

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2021 37:36


    The Amp: Amplified is a special edition of Ampere's podcast series where we speak to voices in the industry about the latest innovations, trends and important issues in the wider media sector. In this episode, Ampere's Minal Modha is joined by Daniel Ayers, Consulting Partner at Seven League and Varoon Bose, Director of special projects for social at Bleacher Report. They discuss how rights holders can engage sports fans in the digital age, differing content strategies across regions, and how sports organisations can reach new audiences. Production by Henry BeckwithFollow Ampere Analysis on Twitter: @AmpereAnalysisFollow Bleacher Report on Twitter: @BleacherReportFollow Seven League on Twitter: @7LeagueSign up to The Amp weekly newsletter hereFor more information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Rethinking legacy media, the Super League & why subscription gaming users churn

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2021 29:44


    In episode nine of season two of The Amp, Ampere Research Director, Ed Border is joined by Guy Bisson, Daniel Harraghy and Louise Shorthouse who speak across the TV, Sport and Games industries. Guy discusses his latest report on the impact of streaming on legacy media. Ed talks to Dan about the economics behind the recently attempted football Super League. Finally Louise explains the causes of churn amongst subscription gaming subscribers globally. Production by Henry BeckwithFollow Ampere Analysis on Twitter: @AmpereAnalysisSign up to The Amp weekly newsletter hereFor more information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Amplified: Women's representation in the media industry: How data can drive change

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2021 27:27


    The Amp: Amplified is a special edition of Ampere's podcast series where we speak to voices in the industry about the latest innovations, trends and important issues in the wider media sector. In this episode, Ampere's Alice Thorpe is joined by Melissa Silverstein, founder and publisher of Women and Hollywood and Nina Goswami, Creative Diversity Lead at The BBC. They discuss the ways in which content producers globally can and are using data to drive structural change for women in the media industries.Production by Henry BeckwithFollow Ampere Analysis on Twitter: @AmpereAnalysisSign up to The Amp weekly newsletter hereFind out more about BBC's 50:50 The Equality Project hereFind out more about Women and Hollywood hereFor more information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Measuring the popularity of content, TV advertising outlook & games console sales boom

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 32:51


    In episode seven of season two of The Amp, Ampere Executive Director, Guy Bisson is joined by Ed Border, Hannah Walsh, Jack Genovese and Piers Harding-Rolls. Ed discusses Ampere's brand new metric that looks at the popularity of film and TV titles. Hannah and Jack take us through the latest trends in Western European and US TV advertising. Finally, Piers talks about the boom in sales of games consoles during the pandemic, and shares Ampere's latest forecasts on the console market. Production by Henry BeckwithFollow Ampere Analysis on Twitter: @AmpereAnalysisSign up to The Amp weekly newsletter hereFor more information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Compounding, Disney+, AVoD & profiling US gamers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2021 19:54


    In episode six of season two of The Amp, Ampere Consumer Research Lead Minal Modha is joined by Guy Bisson, Tony Maroulis, Rahul Patel and Louise Shorthouse. Guy shares his thoughts on this year's big streaming trend, Compounding. Tony shares Ampere's latest figures on Disney+, analysing exactly how they've exceeded expectations and the key drivers behind their success. Rahul draws on his research from his latest report looking into the opportunity for US AVoD services in the UK. Finally, ahead of Ampere's Games service launching, Louise shares findings from our Q4 2020 Games Consumer survey, and what they tell us about the US games market. Production by Henry BeckwithFollow Ampere Analysis on Twitter: @AmpereAnalysisSign up to The Amp weekly newsletter hereFor more information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Quibi's content sell-off, US SVoD inflection point & ProSieben's diversification strategy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2020 23:35


    In episode five of season two of The Amp, Ampere Executive Director, Guy Bisson is joined by Fred Black, Minal Modha and Hannah Walsh. Guy talks to Fred about Quibi's content fire sale and the future potential of Quibi's substantial library of originals. Then Minal takes us through several inflection points that have been reached in terms of the growth of streaming viewing in the US. Hannah draws on research from her latest report looking at ProSieben's diversification strategy in the face of an increasingly challenging advertising market. Introduction and production by Henry BeckwithFollow Ampere Analysis on Twitter: @AmpereAnalysisSign up to The Amp weekly newsletter hereFor more information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Viewing habits in Q3, HBO Max & Peacock, Pay TV, and the rise of unscripted

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2020 31:10


    In episode four of season two of The Amp, Ampere Research Manager Daniel Gadher is joined by Richard Broughton, Toby Holleran, Annabel Yeomans and Alice Thorpe. Daniel talks to Richard about our latest data from our Q3 wave of Consumer research. Then Toby discusses the impact that COVID-19 has had on the pay TV industry looking at the Q2 financial results. Annabel shares her current research on initial uptake of two major entrants to the streaming market, HBO Max, and Peacock. And finally, Alice draws on research from her latest report on SVoD unscripted formats. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Netflix top titles, HBO Max, Epic vs. Apple & Premier League's 3PM blackout

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2020 22:34


    In episode three of season two of The Amp, Consumer Research Lead Minal Modha is joined by Tingting Li, Piers Harding-Rolls and Ben McMurray. Tingting and Minal discuss Netflix top titles and how these have changed during the lockdown period, as well as HBO Max and its launch catalogue. Piers draws on findings from his latest report on Epic Game's strategic ambitions and why it's recently come into conflict with Apple's app store policy. Finally, Ben discusses the Premier League's decision to drop the 3 PM blackout window, and whether this will have a knock-on effect on the Premier League's broadcast deals.Introduction and production by Henry BeckwithFollow Ampere Analysis on Twitter: @AmpereAnalysisSign up to The Amp weekly newsletter hereFor more information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Production, PVoD, the rise of k-drama and the real impact of lockdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2020 24:07


    In episode two of season two of The Amp, Executive Director Guy Bisson is joined by Daniel Gadher, Alice Thorpe, Orina Zhao and Peter Ingram. Daniel draws on the latest Q2 results and what these tell us about the impact the lockdown quarter has had on the advertising sector. Guy and Alice discuss production resumption and when we can expect a return to normality. Orina draws on findings from her latest report on the increase in popularity of Korean content, and Peter shares with us his research on the rise of PVoD and what a typical studio release strategy will look like post COVID-19.Introduction and production by Henry BeckwithFollow Ampere Analysis on Twitter: @AmpereAnalysisSign up to The Amp weekly newsletter hereFor more information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Quibi, Roku & next generation cord-cutters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2020 31:32


    Kicking off a brand new season of The Amp podcast, Research Director Guy Bisson is joined by Henry Beckwith, Minal Modha and Richard Broughton. Guy and Henry discuss Quibi's catalogue, and some of the challenges that the short-form platform has faced not only during the lockdown, but with its content strategy as a whole. Minal then discusses her recent report on the next generation of cord cutters and what impact that is having on pay TV and streaming. Finally, Richard shares his recent research on why Roku is a marker for the future of aggregation.Introduction and production by Henry BeckwithFollow Ampere Analysis on Twitter: @AmpereAnalysisSign up to The Amp weekly newsletter hereFor more information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    TV season renewals and the resumption of sport

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2020 13:46


    In episode 10 and the final episode from season one of The Amp, Research Director, Guy Bisson is joined by Olivia Deane and Daniel Harraghy. Olivia draws on Ampere's latest commissions and renewals data, and discusses what impact COVID-19 has had on the rate of renewal of TV shows. Daniel then talks about the resumption of UK Premier League soccer and how the temporary shutdown of sports could end up benefiting both fans and sports rights holders.Introduction and production by Henry BeckwithFollow Ampere Analysis on Twitter: @AmpereAnalysisSign up to The Amp weekly newsletter hereFor more information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The road to recovery: online advertising and theatrical

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2020 16:53


    In Episode 9, Research Director, Richard Broughton is joined by Minal Modha and Callum Sillars. Minal first discusses consumer sentiment towards the reopening of cinemas, what demographics are most likely to return first and how cinemas could be marketing to these different groups. Richard then chats to Callum about the online advertising market, drawing on comparisons to TV advertising and how this is likely to evolve over the coming years. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Cord-cutting, revised forecasts and SVoD account sharing

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 20:14


    In this episode, Research Director, Richard Broughton is joined by Toby Holleran, Guy Bisson and Minal Modha. Richard and Toby first discuss some of the latest developments in cord cutting in the US. Guy then draws on Ampere's latest sectoral forecasts and the knock on effect we're seeing throughout media value chain. Finally Minal looks at the rise of SVoD account sharing, and whether there is an opportunity for platforms to convert these borrowers into paid users. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Mixed fortunes in lockdown: games, advertising and TV production

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2020 25:27


    In this episode, Research Director, Guy Bisson is joined by Ampere's Head of Games Research, Piers Harding-Rolls and Senior Analysts, Lea Cunat and Fred Black. Piers discusses the resilience of the Games sector during lockdown - drawing upon examples from Games publisher, Activision Blizzard. Lea then talks about the effect of lockdown on Advertising revenue for commercial TV groups in some of the biggest European markets. Finally, Guy speaks to Fred about the current production gap, and the longer term impacts on both scripted and unscripted content. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Q1 financials and lockdown show formats

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020 19:49


    In episode six, Research Director, Richard Broughton is joined by two members of Ampere's Content Markets team, Research Manager Daniel Gadher and Senior Analyst, Hannah Walsh. They discuss some of the latest Q1 results that have been published by many of the world's largest media companies over the past week. Richard is then joined by Analyst, Alice Thorpe, who sheds light on how production activity is aiming to meet consumer demand during lockdown, with a particular focus on German commissioning. Introduction and production by Henry BeckwithFollow Ampere Analysis on Twitter: @AmpereAnalysisSign up to The Amp weekly newsletter hereFor more information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    PVoD, AT&T financials and SVoD uptake

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2020 24:03


    Episode 5 sees Research Director, Guy Bisson sit down with Ed Border, Daniel Gadher and Toby Holleran. We discuss Premium Video on-demand and it's impact on theatrical, AT&T's Q1 financial results and their implications for the wider industry, and how both streaming services and broadcasters globally are adapting to the lockdown. You can subscribe to The Amp on acast or find us on Spotify, Google Podcasts or Apple Podcasts. Introduction and production by Henry Beckwith. Follow Ampere Analysis on Twitter: @AmpereAnalysis. Sign up to The Amp weekly newsletter here. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Streaming in the age of COVID-19: Netflix, Quibi and Pay TV

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2020 18:30


    This episode is hosted by Ampere's Consumer Research Lead, Minal Modha. Minal is joined by Alexios Dimitropoulos, Tony Maroulis and myself, Henry Beckwith. First Alexios sheds light on how mobile and pay TV operators are reacting to the current pandemic, including the impact on lack of live sport on sports rights. Then Minal and myself chat about new short form content streaming service, Quibi following its recent launch, and how COVID-19 may impact its future commissioning. Finally, Minal speaks to Tony following its announcement of its quarterly results earlier this week.You can subscribe to The Amp on acast or find us on Spotify, Google Podcasts or Apple Podcasts.Introduction and production by Henry Beckwith. Follow Ampere Analysis on Twitter: @AmpereAnalysis.Sign up to The Amp weekly newsletter here Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Production and genre preferences during lockdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2020 18:25


    In this episode, Research Director Richard Broughton is joined by Guy Bisson, Richard Cooper and Lottie Towler. Guy will begin by taking us through some of the latest developments and news in the media sector, touching on the pandemic's affect on theatrical, trade shows and production, before explaining some of the recent implications of the boom in video on-demand services. Then Richard Cooper explains how the current situation is shaping what is being commissioned, taking us through how the shift away from scripted content is shaping commissioner's production slates. Finally, Richard chats to Lottie about consumer demand and title popularity, outlining Ampere's latest research on google search trends, and breaking down that analysis by both genre and market.Introduction and production by Henry BeckwithFollow Ampere Analysis on Twitter: @AmpereAnalysisSign up to The Amp weekly newsletter hereFor more information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    COVID-19 industry impact | In focus: Content & commissioning

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2020 22:28


    Following the theme of last week, this episode we will continue to discuss how COVID-19 is affecting the content market. Ampere Research Director Guy Bisson will be talking to Senior Analyst Fred Black about how the virus has impacted commissioning and how show formats have adapted to the current lockdown. Research Director, Richard Broughton is then joined by Research Manager, Daniel Gadher who will discuss the trends in content spending and Senior Analyst, Hannah Walsh who sheds light on what's the BBC's alternative funding mechanisms might be. Introduction and production by Henry BeckwithFollow Ampere Analysis on Twitter: @AmpereAnalysisSign up to The Amp weekly newsletter here Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    COVID-19 industry impact

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2020 22:13


    This week, Ampere discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the wider industry. Research Director, Guy Bisson will host a panel consisting of Richard Broughton, Lottie Towler and Piers Harding-Rolls. Richard will first discuss the economic impact of the pandemic, outlining its effects on the TV and advertising sector. Lottie then breaks down Ampere's research on Netflix latest viewing trends, explaining how the lockdown is shaping the popularity of on-demand services. Piers takes us through how the games industry is affected by these unprecedented times.Introduction and production by Henry BeckwithFollow Ampere Analysis on twitter: @AmpereAnalysisSign up to The Amp weekly newsletter here Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

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