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Reports

 

C21 publishes 10 in-depth reports each year, all researched and written by the most experienced editorial team in the business. They include genre analysis, country guides and white papers on key content industry issues. All reports are available as a downloadable pdf.

C21 reports and white papers are included in C21PRO and Group subscriptions or can be purchased individually for £299 each. C21PRO users and Group Subscribers can access over £5,000 of exclusive reports as part of their annual subscription.


2020 REPORTS

The C21 Covid-19 Content Business Response Report

The C21 Covid-19 Content Business Response Report features daily analysis of coping strategies for the global pandemic. It includes expert advice on legal, financial and operational issues affecting content businesses in the current crisis. It also collates the experiences of producers, distributors, broadcasters and platforms around as they adapt operations, while also highlighting opportunities in the market. It is essential reading for any content business aiming to adapt and survive. The report is free to read with a PRO subscription to C21Media.net.
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C21Pro White Paper: Drama Commissioning Trends – in association with Ampere Analysis

The ongoing drama boom is being fuelled by a growing number of streamers focused on international programming. (Report price: £299)
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DECEMBER 2018 – JANUARY 2019

Content Trends Report: GLOBAL DRAMA

An in-depth look at the latest trends shaping the global drama industry heading into 2019, homing in on the impact of SVoD, consolidation and the countries making the most exciting contributions. What are the key players looking to invest in and why? This report is a vital resource for anyone in the international scripted business. (Report price: £299)
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FEBRUARY – MARCH 2019

Content Trends Report: FACTUAL FUTURES

Money has poured into drama over the past few years thanks to the rise of SVoD but unscripted has also been a beneficiary, reinvigorated by new players. As a result, opportunities and challenges abound for factual-focused broadcasters, producers and distributors. This report offers crucial insights for those in the space. (Report price: £299).
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MARCH – APRIL 2019

Content Trends Report: INTERNATIONAL FORMATS

An in-depth look at the most important trends, both creative and financial, that are sweeping the global formats industry, including a deep dive into the funding mechanisms that exist for development and the ways in which SVoD players are shaking things up. An essential resource for those in the business of format creation. (Report price: £299)
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MAY – JUNE 2019

Territory Report: US PROGRAMMING

With the Upfronts and LA Screenings underway, this report takes a deep dive into US pilot season, exploring the latest programming trends, how US broadcast and cable networks are changing, and a comprehensive perspective on the flow of imports and exports as international appetites for US shows shift. (Report price: £299).
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JUNE – JULY 2019

Content Trends Report: KIDS ANIMATION FUTURES

It’s tough times for children’s animation with many commercial broadcasters reluctant to invest and public networks increasingly squeezed. But there’s no shortage of appetite from SVoD and an array of funding mechanisms continue to sustain the sector. This report delves into the essential trends shaping the business of toons. (Report price: £299).
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AUGUST – SEPTEMBER 2019

Territory Report: UK

The UK remains known for creating some of the world’s most popular TV shows, but it’s under threat from US streamers and the fall-out from Brexit. This report explores these issues and more, offering an in-depth look at the latest developments coming out of the market and what these mean for the wider international TV business. (Report price: £299).
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SEPTEMBER – OCTOBER 2019

Content Trends Report: GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION

Mass consolidation and the rise of streamers taking global licences means the role of traditional television distributors has been transformed. This report takes a close look at the disruption and world of new opportunities, offering in-depth strategic thinking from some of those at the cutting edge of the international TV industry. (Report price: £299).
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OCTOBER – NOVEMBER 2019

Content Trends Report: DIGITAL BUYERS

The VoD landscape is undergoing a shake-up as Hollywood takes the OTT fight to Netflix and Amazon while broadcasters band together to do the same and Apple enters the fray. Meanwhile, new players proliferate, presenting rich scope for content owners. This report explores where the opportunities lie for producers and distributors. (Report price: £299).
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DECEMBER 2019 – JANUARY 2020

Content Trends Report: GLOBAL DRAMA

An in-depth look at the latest trends shaping the global drama industry heading into 2020, homing in on the impact of SVoD, consolidation and the countries making the most exciting contributions. What are the key players looking to invest in and why? This report is a vital resource for anyone in the international scripted business. (Report price: £299). Coming soon


C21 Reports Archive


Content Trends Report: DIGITAL BUYERS

The video-on-demand landscape is set for a shake-up over the coming 12 months as Hollywood takes the OTT fight to Netflix while European public broadcasters band together to do the same. Apple is poised to enter the fray while niche players continue to proliferate, presenting rich scope for content owners. This report offers an in-depth look at where the opportunities lie for producers and distributors. (Report price: £299)
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White Paper: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Artificial intelligence is already powering next generation television and VoD recommendation engines but the technology is set to revolutionise the industry in many other ways, from video compression to voice-activated home entertainment systems and TV ad buying. This White Paper, produced in association with Strategy Analytics, details the latest innovations AI is bringing to the industry. (White Paper price: £299)
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Content Trends Report: GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION

The rise of global streamers and a wave of industry consolidation have transformed the role of traditional television distributors. (Report price: £299)
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Territory Report: UK

The UK remains known for creating some of the world’s most popular TV shows, but it’s under threat from US streamers and Brexit. This report explores these issues and more, offering an in-depth look at the latest developments coming out of the market and what these mean for the wider international TV business. (Report price: £299)
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Territory Report: ISRAEL

Israel is a hotbed of format creation and originator of some of the best known TV dramas around. While the country continues to invest in advancing its place on the global stage, dramatic change has come to the domestic broadcast landscape. This report offers an in-depth look at the latest market developments and opportunities for those looking to do business with the country. (Report price: £299)
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Territory Report: US PROGRAMMING

The Upfronts and LA Screenings remain among the most important fixtures in the international TV industry’s calendar, but the pilot system is under strain as Hollywood adapts to the era of SVoD, prompting major consolidation. Meanwhile, overseas buyers’ appetites for US fare is on the wane while the political climate has exacerbated the challenge. This report offers in-depth analysis of these issues and explores what they mean for the international TV industry. (White paper price: £299)
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Content Trends Report: INTERNATIONAL FORMATS

An in-depth look at the most important trends, both creative and financial, that are sweeping the global formats industry, including a deep dive into the funding mechanisms that exist for development and the ways in which SVoD players are shaking things up. An essential resource for those in the business of format creation. (Report price: £299)
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Territory Report: LATIN AMERICA

Countries that were once dominated by homegrown broadcaster-controlled telenovelas are opening up as overseas streamers arrive on the scene and the US Hispanic market drives forward. This report explores how some of the biggest Latino players are evolving and the opportunities for those looking to do business in the region. It includes overviews of the opportunities for programme sales and coproduction in the most active markets, and details programme prices for commission and acquisitions. (Report price: £299)
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Content Trends Report: GLOBAL DRAMA 2018

An in-depth look at the latest trends shaping the global drama industry, the countries making the most exciting contributions and the impact of global SVoD. This report is a vital resource for anyone in the international scripted business. What are the key player looking to invest in and why? What works best across markets? How are new technologies impacting the scripted business? (Report price: £299)
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C21Pro Country Report: Spain 2017

Spain is one of Europe’s largest markets and, as home to the world’s second most widely spoken language, it remains one of the most important and exciting. (Report price: £299)
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C21’s Digital Buyers Report 2017

Netflix and Amazon continue to dominate VoD, but with Apple and Facebook entering the fray, the global map of digital buyers is being redrawn again. (Report price: £299)
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C21’s Formats Report 2017

An in-depth look at the most important trends, both creative and financial, that are sweeping the global formats industry. (Report price: £299)
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C21’s Global Drama Trends Report 2017

With the boom in TV drama continuing and budgets spiralling upwards, the industry is adapting to an array of new players and funding models. (Report price: £299)
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C21’s eSports Report 2016

Some of media’s biggest names are moving into eSports as it verges on becoming a billion-dollar industry with audiences most broadcasters only dream of. (Report price: £299)
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C21’s VR Report 2016

Some of TV’s biggest names have begun experimenting with VR, exploring new narrative forms and immersive entertainment. But the tech still faces challenges. (Report price: £299)
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C21’s Brexit Report

C21 takes an in-depth look at the potential impact of the UK’s vote to leave the EU on the international TV industry. (Report price: £299)
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C21’s Formats Report 2016

The international format business is changing fast, with the dominant suppliers now facing competition from places that once only imported formats. (Report price: £299)
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C21’s Global Drama Trends Report 2016

The number of TV dramas has exploded in recent years, but has it reached a peak? We may be in a golden age of drama, but some say the bubble is about to burst. (Report price: £299)
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C21’s MCN Report 2015

The growth of YouTube has prompted a proliferation of companies keen to help content creators build fan followings, brand recognition, skill sets and revenue. (Report price: £299)
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C21’s Digital Buyers Report 2015

C21’s Digital Buyers Report 2015 takes a comprehensive look at the new platforms and channels bidding to overturn the traditional broadcast model. (Report price: £299)
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C21’s Formats Report 2015

This C21PRO report is required reading for anyone working in international formats, providing the latest analysis of trends within the business. (Report price: £299)
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C21’s Programming the Pluralist Generation 2015

Programming The Pluralist Generation is a report into how to capture the elusive kids audience with coherent content strategy.
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C21’s YouTube Report 2014

C21’s YouTube Report provides and in-depth look at how to create and manage channels on the global video sharing platform. (Report price: £299)
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C21’s Digital Buyers Report 2013

C21’s Digital Buyers Report 2013 takes a comprehensive look at the new platforms and channels bidding to overturn the traditional broadcast model. (Report price: £299)
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