Research of Media Companies
Below is my research into the media companies our project is to be produced by
“Channel 4 is a publicly-owned and commercially-funded UK public service broadcaster, with a statutory remit to deliver high-quality, innovative, alternative content that challenges the status quo.” - Channel 4
They do not do any production of their own, but instead they publish other producer’s content.
Their content is at no cost to the consumer as it is commercially-funded (eg Adverts)
They reinvest all profits made back into programmes. This also pays for loss-making programs such as News. They brought in about £1,000,000,000 (~$1,300,000,000) in 2018.
“Statutory public service remit – 15 elements, including:
- Be innovative and distinctive
- Stimulate public debate on contemporary issues
- Reflect cultural diversity of the UK
- Champion alternative points of view
- Inspire change in people's lives
- Nurture new and existing talent”
-Channel 4
All of their UK programmes are from UK production companies.
Paid subscription to watch TV Series, Documentaries and Feature Films in 190 countries in a wide range of languages and genres. Customers and watch as much as they like without adverts or contacts.
It operates online and first began as an online movie rental company in 1997. They begun winning Oscars in 2017.
2018 revenue was $15,790,000,000.
They offer their services on most platforms, including the Nintendo Wii in 2010 along with a launch on Apple Products.
“Kudos is one of the world’s leading television production companies. We are a team of individuals – passionate programme makers who specialise in scripted content. We work with the best global talent to create, develop and produce popular, innovative, award-winning drama and comedy series.” - Kudos
Producers of Humans (for Channel 4 and AMC), The Tunnel (Sky Atlantic) and Man in an Orange Shirt (BBC 2) and other programmes. They do produce for commercial companies, but do a large amount of work for the BBC.
They are part of Endemol Shine Group.
They begun in 1992. They produce British shows.
They were established in Manchester in 1998.
They produced Queer as Folk (Channel 4), Clocking Off (BBC One), Happy Valley (BBC One), Scott & Bailey (ITV) and others. They do produce for commercial companies, but do a large amount of work for the BBC.
"Aspect Productions, an Endemol Company, is internationally recognised as one of the UK’s most successful and prolific independent television producers. The company portfolio includes Children’s/Animation, Comedy, Drama, Entertainment and Factual/Features genres.” - Tiger Aspect
We create a wide range of critically acclaimed and award-winning programming for all the UK’s major terrestrial and non-terrestrial broadcasters. In addition our creative output now enjoys high profile internationally through commissions for major foreign networks. Our programmes are shown by a host of broadcasters in hundreds of territories. Our programming is built on our relationships with the best on offer in UK talent. The company’s belief in nurturing and supporting creativity on every level means that Tiger Aspect consistently attracts the ultimate in on-screen, writing and production talent.
