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The all-Russian TV premiere of the Turkish hit "Love Logic Revenge", a series that has earned multiple prestigious awards in its home country, will air on Lovestory, a channel owned by Tricolor, Russia’s largest direct-to-home provider. The premiere is set for October 23 at 6:00 PM Moscow time. For those eager to watch early, episodes will also be available for early viewing on the Tricolor Film and TV online platform. The series, which will air with exclusive dubbing produced by Tricolor, can be accessed via satellite and online, with two new episodes airing daily. At the heart of the drama is Esra, a waitress burdened by financial struggles, who marries Ozan, an engineer, in hopes of a better life. However, financial and emotional difficulties lead to their divorce. After the separation, Ozan becomes a successful entrepreneur, and fate brings them together again when Esra begins working at his now-flourishing software company. With its captivating storyline, "Love Logic Revenge" is set to make a strong impression on Russian audiences, as it has done internationally. Our next markets: World Content Market - Moscow Autumn: 26-28 November 2024  World Content Market - Moscow Spring: 28-30 May 2025 World Content Market - Almaty: 4-5 March 2025 #worldcontentmarket #televisionmarket #digitalcontent #content #b2b #televisiondistribution #TVindustry #TVbroadcasting #Television #Contentindustry #TVcontent #TVseries #Contentdistribution #Contentproduction 

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This year, several Russian OTT platforms introduced “Dilemma”(“Düğüm”), a gripping Turkish series produced in 2024. The story follows Neslihan Turhan, a renowned TV presenter known for her riveting reports on murder and missing persons cases. “Dilemma”captivates its audience with a mix of suspense, drama, and social commentary, making it a standout among recent Turkish series. The series has quickly gained traction in Russia, thanks to its compelling plot and strong performances, drawing in both fans of crime dramas and Turkish content enthusiasts. The success of “Dilemma”reflects the growing appetite for Turkish series in the Russian market, where content of this genre continues to perform well on streaming platforms! Viewers can watch “Dilemma” at Wink, Start, Tricolor Kino and TV, Bolshoe TV, NTV Plus online TV. Our next markets: World Content Market - Moscow Autumn: 26-28 November 2024  World Content Market - Moscow Spring: 28-30 May 2025 World Content Market - Almaty: 4-5 March 2025 #worldcontentmarket #televisionmarket #digitalcontent #content #b2b #televisiondistribution #TVindustry #TVbroadcasting #Television #Contentindustry #TVcontent #TVseries #Contentdistribution #Contentproduction

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Licensing has become a crucial growth strategy for businesses, offering diverse avenues for expansion and revenue generation. In today’s challenging environment, where many businesses struggle, licensing provides opportunities to partner with established brands, monetize intellectual property, and expand through franchising. Companies like Authentic Brands Group and Qualcomm have demonstrated the power of licensing in generating significant revenue. Meanwhile, franchising and publisher licensing have enabled businesses to scale and adapt to changing markets, proving that strategic licensing can be a key to thriving in a competitive landscape.   Tapping into Established Brands: A Faster Route to Growth While many entrepreneurs aim to build their products and brands from the ground up, licensing can offer a quicker path to expanding markets and boosting revenue. This strategy involves collaborating with established brands to utilize their intellectual property, such as trademarks or patents. For smaller businesses or startups, licensing can provide access to new customers, distribution channels, and markets that would otherwise take years to reach. Adapting to the Evolving Media Landscape Through Publisher Licensing As traditional media models face significant challenges, the publishing industry has turned to licensing as a vital strategy for survival and growth. This approach has proven transformative, enabling brands to leverage their intellectual property in new and profitable ways. For instance, Playboy, once heavily reliant on magazine sales, successfully transitioned to a licensing-centric model. By 2019, the company generated $1.5 billion in retail sales through licensed products, showcasing the lasting value of its brand beyond print media. Similarly, digital publishers like BuzzFeed have capitalized on licensing to diversify their revenue streams. BuzzFeed’s licensing revenue skyrocketed from under $5 million in 2017 to an impressive $260 million by 2019. This shift has allowed digital-native brands to reduce their dependency on traditional ad revenues and subscriptions, thereby ensuring a more stable financial future. To maximize the potential of publisher licensing, business leaders should start by identifying gaps in their content strategies. Partnering with publishers that offer complementary content can enhance a brand’s offerings, while exclusive licensing deals for high-performing content can create a competitive edge. Additionally, companies with unique and valuable content should explore opportunities to license their material to other brands, unlocking new revenue streams. Conclusion: Looking ahead, licensing is poised to play an increasingly critical role across various industries. In a global economy that is becoming more competitive, the strategic use of brand equity and intellectual property through licensing may be key to not just surviving but thriving.   

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Russian TV3 Channel, the World Content Market - Moscow participant, has launched the 15th season of the popular show “The Invisible Man,” where six experts, who represents science or magic, try to guess who is the celebrity hiding in a secret room. The show has been airing on Russian television since 2013. In just 14 seasons, 149 episodes of 48 minutes were released.  The option to adapt the show was purchased in the USA, Spain, France, England and Ireland: https://lnkd.in/gyRtMR-q #worldcontentmarket #televisionmarket #digitalcontent #content #b2b #televisiondistribution #TVindustry #TVbroadcasting #Television #Contentindustry #TVcontent #TVseries #Contentdistribution #Contentproduction

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Gaming co XSET bought creative studio Illusivemedia. It’s the first purchase since XSET’s $15M raise in 2022. Let's break it down... ---SELLER: Illusive Media--- • Full service creative studio known for innovation • Film production, creative direction, editorial, interactive design • Launched 2002 as web design biz in Myspace days • Founded by Shomi Patwary and wife Punom Patwary • Music videos for Beyonce, A$AP Rocky, Diplo, The Weeknd • Produced doc for 25th anniversary of Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) • Brand clients incl Google, Facebook, UPS, Pepsi, Adidas • 2B+ views on YouTube • Team of 14 per website ---BUYER: XSET--- • Gaming entertainment and lifestyle company • Talent and partnerships across music, art, sports, fashion, entertainment • Founded 2020 by Greg Selkoe, Marco Mereu, Clinton Sparks, Wil Eddins • 130M+ followers across social channels • Gaming cabanas in Vegas nightclubs • Award-winning merch collabs • 8 esports teams across Valorant, Rocket League, Fortnite, Warzone, Apex Legends, more • Activations w/ Roots Canada, Frank’s Red Hot, Google Pixel, Prize Picks, Boston Red Sox, NFL, and Amazon Studios/MGM ---M&A AND CAP TABLE HISTORY: XSET--- • TBD Seed in 2020 • $15M Series A in 2022 • 25 investors incl LightWork Worldwide (SA lead), Alpha Sigma, Apex Capital, Baron Davis, Mind Melt Media, 6 NFL athletes, Swae Lee (seed lead), more  • UOF: scale apparel drops / content / team / marketing On LightWork… • Global streetwear and lifestyle brand  • Structured as hold co, incubator, and fund • Invested in livestream commerce app Ezze  • Invested in streetwear brands 424, Round Two, Pyschworld, No Vacancy Inn, Supervsn • For brands, goal is to take them global, w/ focus on China SOURCE: Crunchbase ---DEAL DETAILS--- • Undisclosed • Considering XSET’s $15M investment, I est structure to incl cash upfront, equity in XSET parent co, and earnout via growth of new XSET studio ---DEAL VALUE PROP--- • Help marketer clients appeal to gamer audiences and culture • Create in-house studio for immersive gaming, lifestyle experiences • Create In-game maps, digital skins, immersive digital worlds, short/long form content • Audience focus: gen z and alpha • Platform focus: Fortnite, Roblox, GTA • First project is Fortnite map w/ Miami Dolphins receiver ---POST DEAL OPS--- • XSET Studios will live under XSET hold co • Illusive chief Potwary will lead new XSET studios ---WHAT ELSE I FIND INTERESTING--- Re gaming M&A, I've recently written about GameSquare Holdings Inc. / FaZe Clan, and Loaded / GG Talent Group. I expect more M&A around digital agencies to grow advertiser revenues around branded content / IM / social / paid media. I also expect consolidaiton around gaming IP / teams / orgs which will trade at massive discounts VS a few years ago. -- I'm the founder of RockWater Industries. We do M&A and strategy advisory for media, agencies, and creator economy. My DMs are open.

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The latest Motion Picture Laboratories, Inc. (MovieLabs) case study featuring Ateliere Creative Technologies customer, Lionsgate, highlights the remarkable transformation of its media supply chain. Ateliere Connect enabled Lionsgate to reduce time to market from three weeks to mere minutes! Managing a 20,000-title library presented unique challenges, outlined below. Lionsgate - the old way: ❌ 24 global on-premises storage locations ❌ 10+ distribution vendors ❌ 6 enterprise systems for title management ❌ 3 weeks to sell a title Lionsgate - the new way with Ateliere Connect: ✅ 1 media supply chain platform ✅ 1 centralized, cloud-native repository for media assets ✅ 40% efficiency gain ✅  3 minutes to sell a title The result? Significantly reduced operational expenses and enhanced sales visibility. The initial processes – which involved locating, consolidating, and de-duplicating the asset metadata – set the stage for a comprehensive system overhaul expected to continue over a year. Ateliere Connect has enabled Lionsgate to transform their media workflows, reducing the time from research to delivery, accelerating time to market, and significantly boosting revenue potential. AWS for M&E 🔗 Read the full case study here: https://lnkd.in/gK2V42DZ  #Lionsgate #MovieLabs2030Vision #MediaMadeEasy #MediaDistribution #CloudTechnology #DigitalTransformation

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Welcome to our new Podcast "Unveiling the Entertainment Industry" (June 1, 2024) where we dive into the multifaceted world of entertainment while shining a light on the often-overlooked struggles and mental health challenges within the industry. Join us as we navigate the glitz and glamour alongside the grit and vulnerability of those who bring our favorite movies, music, and TV shows to life. From sharing personal experiences to exploring the broader societal impact, we tackle topics ranging from the pressures of fame and artistic burnout to the stigma surrounding mental health in Hollywood and beyond. In each episode, we engage in candid conversations with industry professionals, artists, and experts, offering insights into their creative journeys and the battles they've faced along the way. Whether it's discussing the portrayal of mental health in film, the impact of social media on artist well-being, or strategies for self-care in an industry that never sleeps, we aim to foster empathy, understanding, and resilience. So, whether you're a fan, an aspiring artist, or simply someone who believes in the power of storytelling to heal and inspire, join us on our podcast as we navigate the intersection of entertainment and mental health with compassion, honesty, and hope. Subscribe to our channel, so you don't miss any episodes! To see the promo: https://lnkd.in/eHC8qeHZ See you there!!! 😊

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The "Dorama" Channel Turns 7! This October, the "Dorama" Сhannel celebrates its seventh anniversary as Russia’s premier destination for high-budget series from South Korea, Japan, China, and Taiwan. With a loyal and growing fanbase, it continues to play a pivotal role in bringing the beloved world of doramas to Russian viewers. The "Dorama" Channel’s extensive content library now boasts over 300 series - a total of nearly 5,400 hours of unique programming. Impressively, 45% of the catalog holds a Kinopoisk rating of 8.0 or higher, underscoring the quality of the content offered.  Beyond TV, "Dorama" has cultivated a dynamic presence across platforms, including a VK community that has grown by 80,000 members in the past year, reaching 230,000. The channel also engages with its audience through offline events like the "Dorama Night" in Yekaterinburg and Krasnodar, hosted in collaboration with Tricolor, which brought thousands of fans together. Don't miss an opportunity to meet with "Dorama" Channel at the World Content Market - Moscow! Our next markets: World Content Market - Moscow Autumn: 26-28 November 2024  World Content Market - Moscow Spring: 28-30 May 2025 World Content Market - Almaty: 4-5 March 2025 #worldcontentmarket #televisionmarket #digitalcontent #content #b2b #televisiondistribution #TVindustry #TVbroadcasting #Television #Contentindustry #TVcontent #TVseries #Contentdistribution #Contentproduction 

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*Effective Music Strategy and Marketing in the Digital Age* The music industry has undergone significant transformations in recent years, driven by technological advancements, changing consumer behaviors, and shifting business models. To succeed in this competitive landscape, artists, labels, and music industry professionals must develop and implement effective music strategies and marketing plans. This article explores key elements of music strategy and marketing, providing insights and actionable tips for achieving success. *Understanding Your Target Audience* Before developing a music strategy, it's essential to identify and understand your target audience. Consider factors such as: 1. Demographics: Age, location, interests, and preferences. 2. Music tastes: Genres, styles, and favorite artists. 3. Consumption habits: Streaming, purchasing, or attending live events. 4. Social media behavior: Platforms, engagement, and online activities. *Music Strategy Components* A well-crafted music strategy should include: 1. *Brand Development*: Establish a unique identity, image, and messaging. 2. *Content Creation*: Produce high-quality music, music videos, and visual content. 3. *Distribution Channels*: Leverage streaming platforms (e.g., Spotify, Apple Music), social media, and online music stores. 4. *Live Performances*: Book gigs, tours, and festivals to build a fanbase and generate revenue. 5. *Engagement and Community Building*: Interact with fans through social media, email newsletters, and contests.

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The Future of Music Rights Acquisition: Traditional Majors and Modern Platforms Growing in Parallel? The landscape of music rights acquisition is rapidly evolving, with traditional major label deals coexisting alongside modern, accessible platforms like Royalty Exchange. This dual growth trajectory is reshaping opportunities for both investors and creators. 🎵 Traditional Majors and Billion-Dollar Deals: High-profile acquisitions, such as Queen's billion-dollar deal, underscore the value of established catalogs to major industry players. These significant investments often cater to large funds and institutional investors, ensuring the preservation and profitability of iconic music legacies. For veteran artists, these deals offer a way to cash out and secure their financial legacy, often preparing for wealth transmission to their heirs. 🔄 Modern Platforms for Emerging Talent: Platforms like Royalty Exchange are democratizing access to music royalties, making it feasible for individual investors and smaller funds to participate. This model is particularly attractive to Gen X and younger investors who value transparency and accessibility. For emerging creators, these platforms provide a vital source of funding, enabling them to expand their careers without the need for traditional label backing. 💡 Complementary Models Serving Different Needs: For Investors: Traditional major deals provide stability with established catalogs, while modern platforms offer high-yield opportunities with emerging talent. For Creators: Major label deals ensure financial security for established artists, whereas platforms like Royalty Exchange offer crucial funding for up-and-coming acts. Market Dynamics: The coexistence of these models addresses distinct needs—cash infusion for expansion in the case of new artists, and wealth management or exit strategy for established acts. Discussion Points: Regulations – US vs. Europe: How do the different regulatory environments, such as the new acts from the European Commission, impact music rights acquisition? Copyright Protection: The importance of robust copyright protection and how it differs across regions. This is a critical aspect . The role of Performance Rights Organizations (PROs) like for profit, SESAC, and BMI in the US, versus not-for-profit entities within CISAC in Europe. Understanding these dynamics is essential for navigating the music rights landscape. Global Markets: Considerations on how the vast markets of China and India, with their combined population of over 2.5 billion people, will influence the future of music rights acquisition. How do you see these two models evolving together to shape the future of music rights acquisition? Can the synergy between traditional majors and modern platforms create a more vibrant and diversified market? Your thoughts and experiences are essential to this discussion. Let's dive into the future of music rights! #musicacquisition #investment #musicrights #innovation

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The Film Industry’s Real Lessons from Summer 2024 — by Trace De La Torre As we wrap up another summer of box-office successes and failures, the question on everyone’s mind is, “What can we learn?” It’s tempting to scrutinize which films soared, which flopped, trying to tap what “the audience wants”— but it’s too narrow and pushes us to chase fading trends, losing sight of the bigger picture. Here’s the truth: Storytelling is not an assembly line—nor should it be. Yeah, yeah…data can be a helpful tool, but if we rely on it too much, we end up cloning soulless copies of past successes. And that’s where the industry starts to yo-yo. Think about it. How often have we heard that audiences are shrinking? That films are “overscreened”? Ok. So, where’s the hard data to back that up? Are there really too many screens, or is this just convenient corporate spin? The lesson this summer isn’t about following trends or shrinking markets. It’s about honing audiences’ diverse film tastes and individuality of EACH film. As creators, we must remember that audiences CRAVE AUTHENTICITY. Films that break through the noise are often the ones that take risks, challenging the norms of genre and storytelling. That’s the true lesson here. #filmindustry #summer2024 #film #business #trends #variety

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Pitch, connect, or make a deal—from your phone or PC, the eZWayVerse is the place to be. 🚀⚡️ 📍SAVE-THE-DATE: December 6, 2024—REGISTER NOW & FIND OUT MORE! Welcome to the Future of Business: I’m THRILLED to announce the eZWayVerse! Experience the soft launch of the eZWayVerse and eZWayi App Celebration—powered by View3D.TV. Our groundbreaking event combines cutting-edge AI, gamified networking, and state-of-the-art digital tools to revolutionize the way you do business. What to Expect: • Interactive Networking: Pitch your products and services in a dynamic, game-inspired metaverse from your phone or computer. • AI-Powered Innovation: Explore AI podcasting, private selling rooms, and advanced marketing tools designed to drive success. • Star Power: Engage with top influencers, celebrities, and industry leaders. This is your chance to elevate your business in an immersive and interactive environment. Don’t miss your opportunity to connect, innovate, and grow. •DOWNLOAD THE FREE APP 📲 •CREATE A PROFILE AND STAY IN THE LOOP 📧 •SECURE YOUR SPOT 🕹️ Visit ezwayevents.com to register today. Interested in speaking, sponsoring, or promoting? Email us at [email protected]. Meet me in the eZWayVerse — see you there! #media #business #technology #meta #nextgen #emergingtech #metaverse #AI #innovation #ezway

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The book "Music: The Value Chain - Practical guide to the music industry" is now available on Amazonhttps://a.co/d/giupaDN

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Go Forward! 🌟 First #NABSHOW 2024 panel done! "Staying Ahead of The Curve: Producing Great Content with Emerging Media Technology" Honored to represent to TV academy with good pals (and former and current govenors) Lori H. Schwartz & Christina Lee Storm and new pals Faryar Ghazanfari & Nikki Tomaino. Even though we all hit different areas of entertainment/tech, we all agreed that there has never been a better set of tools out there as producer of the arts. You can do so much more with less. 🔥 My hot take with Gen AI? Learn the tools. You as an artist and producer are not a policy maker, they will figure that out. The tools and tech are here to stay (they may be recalibrated but they're here). So your job is to learn them and be the most productive and optimized artist and producer you can be.

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AFC24 PART 2 — HIGHLIGHT REEL: 📌 Our “Speed Pitching” panel, co-led by industry giant and my dear friend Douglas Vanmeeren — and me — was packed with hopefuls pitching their dreams to top producers and buyers. 📌 The Omni-Channel Panel with industry giant — and my Warner Bro — Griffin Gmelich from Roundtable Entertainment and the legendary Shari Belafonte brought out some of the best insights on the future of cross-platform storytelling. 📌 My personal favorite: The Sales & Distribution Panel featuring Matthew Helderman (BondIt Media Capital & Buffalo8), Alex Nohe (Blood Sweat Honey), and Steven Beer (Lewis Brisbois), offered game-changing advice and real life anecdotes to filmmakers navigating today’s unpredictable landscape. And let’s not forget the Money Market Panels—widely hailed as the most consistent of the convention. Despite the logistical and programming challenges, attendees kept stopping me to rave about the value and — industry connections— they gained. #AFC24 #SpeedPitching #FilmIndustryInsights #CrossPlatformStorytelling #OmniChannelPanel #SalesAndDistribution #FilmFinance #RoundtableEntertainment #BondItMedia #Buffalo8 #HollywoodPanels #PitchToProducers #FilmmakerTips #MediaMoguls #ContentCreators #MoneyMarketPanels #FilmConvention #IndustryLeaders #FilmBusiness #FilmmakersNetworking #StorytellingFuture

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📣🏄Exciting News: GLOCAL DOOR Signs Agency Agreement with APP World Tour!🌊📣 GLOCAL DOOR, operated by AMF LLC (CEO: Yuji Fujinaga), has signed an agency agreement with Waterman League Lda. (CEO: Tristan Boxford), the organizer of the APP World Tour, the exclusive World Championship Tour for stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) sanctioned by the International Olympic Committee (IOC)-appointed Federation, the International Surfing Association (ISA). Through this partnership, GLOCAL DOOR will act as the official sponsorship agent for the APP World Tour in Japan and Taiwan. The APP World Tour is globally recognized as a premier SUP competition series, and this agreement will enable GLOCAL DOOR to help expand the event’s reach and appeal, fostering relationships with both regional and international sponsors. The 2025 APP World Tour will include events in Hawaii, San Diego, El Salvador, Seville, Gran Canaria, and South Korea, starting in February. Comments from Both Parties Tristan Boxford, CEO of APP World Tour, stated, “Asia has become a key focus for our global growth due to the successful partnerships in South Korea and the increasing popularity of SUP in the region, particularly in Japan, home to some of the world’s top paddlers. We’re thrilled to partner with GLOCAL DOOR to expand our presence in Japan and Taiwan.” Yuji Fujinaga, CEO of GLOCAL DOOR, said, “We’re honored to support APP’s expansion into Japan and Taiwan. SUP is already popular in Japan, and I believe that hosting events like the APP World Tour will significantly stimulate the market.” GLOCAL DOOR will also serve as the “APP Japan and Taiwan Business Development Representative” further supporting the growth of SUP in these regions. About APP World Tour (https://lnkd.in/g89MkTnN) The APP World Tour, wholly owned and operated by Waterman League Lda., is the exclusive World Championship Tour for the sport of stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), sanctioned as such by the IOC appointed Federation for the sport, the ISA. With a broad international fan base and growing popularity, APP World Tour is dedicated to promoting sustainable marine environments and healthy lifestyles. It continues to strengthen its presence in the ocean sports industry while spreading the appeal of SUP worldwide. About GLOCAL DOOR (https://glocaldoor.com) GLOCAL DOOR is an advertising agency that supports sponsorship acquisitions for sports leagues and teams both domestically and internationally, aiding Japanese companies in expanding abroad. Through this partnership with the APP World Tour, the exclusive World Championship Tour for the sport of Stand Up Paddling, GLOCAL DOOR aims to foster the growth of the sports community in Japan and Taiwan through the sport of SUP. #GLOCALDOOR #APPWorldTour #SUP #StandUpPaddleboarding #IOC #Sponsorship #SportsMarketing #SustainableSports #Japan #Taiwan #GlobalSports #MarineConservation

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