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The Briefing – September 2023

VIEWS

Sports investors have a MAJOR problem

We think we have the answer 

The O&O sports team highlights how the dominant fixtures in golf, tennis and cycling might be holding them back. 

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What's all the fuss about FAST?

Is there a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow?

Some people will make good money from FAST in Europe, if they can get their proposition spot-on. O&O's Head of Strategy, Andrew Ladbrook, gives the low-down on the opportunities for FAST.

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Know your FANS

...and grow your business

Drawing on our detailed research of the sports fan in over 30 markets, O&O's Sean McGuire sets out why sports really need to understand their fans, and how to go about it.

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Calling all sports

Calling all sports

The pressing need for joined-up external advice

O&O's Mark Oliver shares his thoughts on the growing need to provide joined up external advice to sports organisations, to respond to challenges ahead and make the most of future opportunities. 

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Mid-range film ticket

Is the squeeze on for mid-range films?

In-house film expert, Marcus Kyte, asks if the time is right for a national release scheme for independent film.

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The Club World Cup… Not worthless but worth less

Why do some people believe the opposite?

Sean McGuire reminds us that the Club World Cup is a thing, but just how much of a thing is it?

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NEWS

Reports

Ofcom: Understanding the UK's TV production sector

It was a pleasure to have conducted this important research for Ofcom, exploring recent trends in the UK TV production market.

The report covers an overview of the current state of the market and delves into some of the challenges and opportunities it faces.

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Pact's 2023 TV Production Census

The latest edition of Pact's annual TV production sector census is available from 13th September. This year marks the 14th year O&O has conducted the study.

To find out more about the state of the UK TV production sector and read the full report, visit Pact's website.

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O&O Quoted in the Press

Financial Times | FIFA kicks off race to host next football Women's World Cup

The FT came to us for our view on FIFA's move to sell the rights for the next women's World Cup as soon as the current tournament had finished, due to our recent work for UEFA on the future business of women's football, and the impact of a biennial men's World Cup.

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Financial Times | Premier League prepares to kick off UK television rights auction

O&O has been involved on both sides of EPL auctions since 1995. Our Chairman and former adviser to the EPL, Mark Oliver, was asked for his views on the next auction.

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EVENTS

20.09.23 - 21.09.23
RTS Cambridge Convention

Helen Keefe, our Head of Policy & Regulation, is attending this year's Royal Television Society's annual convention, which will feature discussions on the impact of AI, the future of media, and the role of opinion in news. Contact Helen if you are attending and want to meet.

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21.09.23 - 22.09.23 
The Sport Summit Como

Mark Oliver will be attending the Albachiara's annual Sport Summit, the invite-only event where sports industry movers and shakers discuss the macro issues facing sports, and the sector's role in the global media and entertainment business. Mark looks forward to seeing some of you there.

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16.10.23 - 19.10.23
MIPCOM Cannes

O&O's Head of Commercial Advisory, Katie Smith, will be attending MIPCOM to actively participate in industry discussions and collaborate with both new and existing clients on commercial strategies. To arrange a meeting at MIPCOM, please email Katie.

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11.07.23 - 12.07.23
TV Series Festival, Berlin

Katie's recent participation at the TV Series Festival in Berlin included a fireside chat on global streaming and broadcast trends along with discussions on bundling, FAST, local original production, and the Metaverse. Contact Katie to dive deeper into these topics and explore how our team can help shape your strategy.

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