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Welcome to the Entertainment Forum

Entertainment TV continues to dominate airwaves, column inches and conversations worldwide and new, creative formats built on the latest technology move seamlessly from TV to computer to mobile screens. How can the industry sustain this growth whilst securing its future? Outside the peak-time brands what are the formats and funding solutions that will keep hungry digital channels in quality content despite fracturing audiences and shrinking ad-revenues? Save £100

The Entertainment Forum provides tools which will help you realise creative ambitions.

Hear the top commissioners from the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Five,Sky, UKTV and Virgin Media outline the latest requirements, budget and trends- then have them answer your questions.
Learn about the very latest funding and distribution opportunities from Fremantle and Barclays
Hear how Endemol’s Live, interactive hit Million Pound Drop used the latest interactive technology to reach, engage and monetise audiences.
Get an in-depth understanding of ad-funded programming, and Intellectual property rights to uncover new revenue streams
Hear how Guinness World Records TV grew into a multinational brand without incurring international costs, with co-production partners in 14 countries and distribution deals in 80 more territories in 2009 alone.
Be inspired by the creators and production executives behind leading entertainment formats; get creative insights and uncover practical, commercial principles behind successful brands.

New for 2010: Five Minutes with a Commissioner

Commissioners from BBC, ITV, C4, UKTV and Virgin Media are all ready to meet you, with pre-booked individual meetings running throughout the day.

Pitch a great idea, Ask a key question or just Introduce yourself. One meeting is guaranteed with all bookings, but to ensure you get the meeting(s) you want book early!

To enquire about tailored packages, group bookings and other ways we can make your Five Minutes work for you, contact Lydia.nicholas@emap.com

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Expert speakers already confirmed at this early stage include:

Mark Linsey, Head of Entertainment, BBC
Justin Gorman, Head of Entertainment, Channel 4
Elaine Bedell, Head of Entertainment and Comedy, ITV
Donna Taberer, Head of Entertainment, Five
Mark Sammon, Head of Commissioning, Virgin Media
Jane Rogerson, Director of Commissioning, UKTV
Zai Bennet, Director of Digital Channels and Acquisitions, ITV Digital

Comedy Forum

Want the latest commissioning, commercial and creative information in Comedy AND Entertainment? Don’t miss the Comedy Forum taking place the day before Entertainment, the 22nd September. Book the Comedy and Entertainment Forums and you’ll save an extra £50! www.tvcomedyforum.com

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