A weekly podcast featuring opinionated international content industry business leaders and journalists joining Boom! PR's Justin Crosby to discuss the week's to...
In this episode of TellyCast, Justin Crosby sits down with Matt Risley, Managing Director of 4Studio at Channel 4, to explore the broadcaster’s digital-first strategy. Matt shares insights into how Channel 4 is leveraging platforms like YouTube to reach new audiences, the importance of data-led content strategies, and the evolution of digital originals such as the hit brand 4.0.From balancing brand identity across multiple platforms to the role of social-first commissioning and the monetisation of long-form content, Matt provides a deep dive into how broadcasters can navigate the rapidly changing media landscape.Subscribe now to TellyCast for more industry insights, and watch exclusive interviews and panel sessions on our YouTube channel.Sign up for The Drop newsletterSupport the showSubscribe to the TellyCast YouTube channel for exclusive TV industry videosFollow us on LinkedInConnect with Justin on LinkedINTellyCast videos on YouTubeTellyCast websiteTellyCast instaTellyCast TwitterTellyCast TikTok
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Sweating the Small (Big!) Stuff - TellyCast Digital Content Forum Panel
Join us for this panel session from the TellyCast Digital Content Forum, titled “Sweating the Small (Big) Stuff ”. Moderated by Annabel McCleod from Love Productions, this session features leading experts in digital content: Anna-Lee Bridgstock from Jungle Creations, Victor Bengtsson from The Sidemen, and Graham Swallow from Little Dot Studios. Together, they discuss how to grow and monetise digital-first content, optimise audience engagement using data and AI, and crack the YouTube algorithm. From building a lean data team to mastering thumbnails and creating mid-content, this session covers everything you need to succeed in today’s content economy.Support the showSubscribe to the TellyCast YouTube channel for exclusive TV industry videosFollow us on LinkedInConnect with Justin on LinkedINTellyCast videos on YouTubeTellyCast websiteTellyCast instaTellyCast TwitterTellyCast TikTok
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The Traitors Controversy & AI’s Revolution in TV
In this special two-part episode of TellyCast, we dive into two pivotal discussions shaping the TV industry in 2025.In Part 1, veteran Scottish TV director and Directors UK board member Peter Strachan joins Justin Crosby to uncover the controversy surrounding BBC’s hit show The Traitors. Strachan raises serious concerns about whether the production truly delivers on Ofcom’s out-of-London rules, exploring issues of cultural bias, local talent opportunities, and Scotland’s role in the UK production ecosystem.In Part 2, AI takes centre stage as Jason Mitchell (The Connected Set) and Katharina Gellein Viken, a TV director and AI expert, discuss how artificial intelligence is transforming the way content is created, distributed, and consumed. From video generators like Sora and VO2 to ethical challenges and new business models, we explore why 2025 is a make-or-break year for AI in the TV industry.Sign up for The Drop newsletterSupport the showSubscribe to the TellyCast YouTube channel for exclusive TV industry videosFollow us on LinkedInConnect with Justin on LinkedINTellyCast videos on YouTubeTellyCast websiteTellyCast instaTellyCast TwitterTellyCast TikTok
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TellyCast: Best of 2024 – Iconic Guests, Major Moments & Industry Insights | TellyCast Podcast
In our final episode of the year, join us as we reflect on the best moments of TellyCast in 2024. Featuring exclusive interviews with Guns N’ Roses legend Slash, Joe Sugg, Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan, Omid Djalili, Jane Root, Evan Shapiro, Patrick Spence, and many more, this episode takes you behind the scenes of some of the year’s most talked-about productions.From blockbuster TV drama “The Crow Girl” to industry game-changers, discover stories, insights, and the moments that defined the content industry this year.Support the showSubscribe to the TellyCast YouTube channel for exclusive TV industry videosFollow us on LinkedInConnect with Justin on LinkedINTellyCast videos on YouTubeTellyCast websiteTellyCast instaTellyCast TwitterTellyCast TikTok
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Why Spain is the New Hotspot for Global Productions: Insights from ICEX and Palma Pictures | TellyCast Podcast
This special Shooting in Spain episode of TellyCast explores why Spain has become one of the most attractive destinations for international audiovisual productions. Justin Crosby is joined by Vanesa Álvarez, Foreign Direct Investment Projects Director at ICEX-Invest in Spain, and Eduardo Rodrigalvarez, Head of Locations & Supervising Location Manager at Palma Pictures.Vanesa shares how initiatives like the “Making It Easy for You” campaign, substantial tax incentives, and Spain’s audiovisual ecosystem are transforming the industry, making it easier for foreign producers to collaborate and invest. Eduardo provides an insider’s view on the practicalities of shooting in Spain, highlighting its versatility, professional crews, and stunning locations that rival anywhere in the world.Tune in to discover how Spain is setting new standards for international productions and why it should be on every producer’s radar for 2025.This episode of TellyCast is supported by Shooting in Spain, a brand of ICEX Invest in Spain, funded by the EU Next Generation Funds and the Government of Spain.Support the showSubscribe to the TellyCast YouTube channel for exclusive TV industry videosFollow us on LinkedInConnect with Justin on LinkedINTellyCast videos on YouTubeTellyCast websiteTellyCast instaTellyCast TwitterTellyCast TikTok
A weekly podcast featuring opinionated international content industry business leaders and journalists joining Boom! PR's Justin Crosby to discuss the week's top industry news stories. In each episode we discuss key business developments around the world and look forward to the big moments in the week ahead. New episode every Thursday.
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