Date,Collaborating partner (CP) 1,Collaborating partner 2,Collaborating partner 3,Collaborating partner 4,Location CP 1,Location CP 2,Location CP 3,Location CP 4,Sector CP 1,Sector CP 2,Sector CP 3,Sector CP 4,Form,Participation %,Stated Motivation,Stated Motivation,Year of Collaboration,Title of article,Data Source,Broadcast magazine page,Source/URL 1,Source/URL 2,Source/URL 3
30/07/2010,Sky TV,Virgin Media TV,,,UK,UK,,,Broadcast,Broadcast,,,Acquisition,,Gaining access to capabilities,Reducing risk,2010,NA,Broadcast,,Acquisition 2010 file 1,https://www.theguardian.com/media/2010/jun/04/bskyb-buys-virgin-media-channels,
20/08/2010,All3Media,Optomen,,,UK,UK,,,Production,Production,,,Acquisition,,Gaining access to capabilities,Reducing barriers to entry,2010,All3Media acquires Optomen,Broadcast,,Acquisition 2010 file 1,http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/indies/all3-completes-40m-optomen-deal/5016962.article,
17/09/2010,Big Talk Productions,David Mitchell/Robert Webb,That Mitchell & Webb Company,,UK,UK,,,Production,Production,,,Joint Venture,,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2012,NA,Broadcast,,JV 2010 file 1,,
22/10/2010,Cicada Productions,Bellweather Media,Christian Holland,,UK,UK,,,Production,Production,,,Joint Venture,,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2010,NA,Broadcast,,Merger 2010 file 1,http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/indies/cicada-and-bellwether-merge-in-bid-for-scale/5019652.article,
17/12/2010,Deluxe Entertainment Services,Ascent Media,,,UK,UK,,,Production,Production,,,Acquisition,,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2010,NA,Broadcast,,Acquisition 2010 file 1,,
17/12/2010,Creative and Technical Media Services,Barcud Derwen Group's Arc Facilities,,,UK,UK,,,Production,Production,,,Acquisition,,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2010,NA,Broadcast,,Acquisition 2010 file 1,,
17/12/2010,Future Film,Pepper,,,UK,UK,,,Production,Production,,,Acquisition,,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2010,NA,Broadcast,,Acquisition 2010 file 1,,
17/12/2010,Deluxe Entertainment Services,ITFC,,,UK,UK,,,Production,Production,,,Acquisition,,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2010,NA,Broadcast,,Acquisition 2010 file 1,,
17/12/2010,Bubble TV,Silk Sound,,,UK,UK,,,Production,Production,,,Acquisition,,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2010,NA,Broadcast,,Acquisition 2010 file 1,,
30/03/2011,Red Arrow Entertainment,Mob Films,,,EU (non-UK),UK,,,Production,Production,,,Acquisition,51%,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2011,Red Arrow invests in Mob Film,Broadcast,,http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/indies/red-arrow-takes-mob-film-stake/5025508.article,,
27/05/2011,The Farm,Editgods,,,UK,Non-EU,,,Production,Production,,,Acquisition,,Reducing barriers to entry,Gaining access to capabilities,2011,NA,Broadcast,,Acquisition 2011 file 1,,
29/07/2011,Zodiak Media,Bwark,,,EU (non-UK),UK,,,Production,Production,,,Acquisition,,Gaining access to capabilities,Reducing barriers to entry,2011,NA,Broadcast,,Acquisition 2011 file 1,,
12/08/2011,Tinopolis,Base Productions,,,UK,Non-EU,,,Production,Production,,,Acquisition,,Reducing barriers to entry,Gaining access to capabilities,2011,NA,Broadcast,,Acquisition 2011 file 1,,
12/08/2011,Tinopolis,A  Smith & Co,,,UK,Non-EU,,,Production,Production,,,Acquisition,,Reducing barriers to entry,Gaining access to capabilities,2011,NA,Broadcast,,Acquisition 2011 file 1,,
15/09/2011,Milestone Group ,Oil Productions,,,UK,UK,,,Production,Production,,,Acquisition,,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2011,NA,Broadcast,,Acquisition 2011 file 1,,
16/09/2011,Shine Group,Bossa Studios,,,UK,UK,,,Production,Production,,,Acquisition,,Gaining access to capabilities,Reducing barriers to entry,2011,NA,Broadcast,,Acquisition 2011 file 1,,
07/11/2011,Discovery Communications,Betty,,,Non-EU,UK,,,Production,Production,,,Acquisition,,Reducing barriers to entry,Reducing barriers to entry,2011,NA,Broadcast,,Acquisition 2011 file 1,,
24/11/2011,ITV,Channel Television,,,UK,UK,,,Broadcast,Broadcast,,,Acquisition,,Reducing risk,Reducing risk,2011,NA,Broadcast,,Acquisition 2011 file 1,,
09/02/2012,Warner Bros,Renegade Pictures,,,Non-EU,UK,,,Broadcast,Production,,,Acquisition,50%,Gaining access to capabilities,Reducing barriers to entry,2012,NA,Broadcast,,Acquisition 2012 file 1,,
16/02/2012,Marcus Evans Group,World Productions,,,UK,UK,,,Production,Production,,,Acquisition,,Gaining access to capabilities,Reducing barriers to entry,2012,Marcus Evans acquires World Productions,Broadcast,,http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/indies/world-productions-bought-by-marcus-evans-group/5038172.article,,
17/02/2012,BBC Worldwide,Hulu,,,UK,Non-EU,,,Distribution,Broadcast,,,Other,,Reducing barriers to entry,Reducing barriers to entry,2012,NA,Broadcast,,Acquisition 2012 file 1,,
01/03/2012,Red Arrow Entertainment,CPL Productions,,,EU (non-UK),UK,,,Production,Production,,,Acquisition,51%,Reducing barriers to entry,Reducing barriers to entry,2012,Red Arrow acquires CPL,Broadcast,,http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/indies/red-arrow-completes-cpl-deal/5038674.article,,
19/03/2012,Red Arrow Entertainment,Endor Productions,,,EU (non-UK),UK,,,Production,Production,,,Acquisition,50%+,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2012,Red Arrow acquires Bevan Jones,Broadcast,,http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/indies/red-arrow-acquires-bevan-jones-indie/5039438.article,,
22/03/2012,Scripps Networks Interactive,Travel Channel International Limited (TCI),,,UK,UK,,,Broadcast,Production,,,Acquisition,,Reducing barriers to entry,Reducing barriers to entry,2012,NA,Broadcast,,Acquisition 2012 file 1,,
26/07/2012,ITV,MediaCircus,,,UK,EU (non-UK),,,Broadcast,Production,,,Acquisition,,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2012,ITV acquires Media Circus,Annual Report,,http://ar2014.itvplc.com/strategic-report/performance-and-financials/financial-and-performance-review,http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/itv-acquires-norwegian-indie-mediacircus/5044747.article,https://itvstudios.com/studios/itv-entertainment/news/itv-acquires-mediacircus--2
26/07/2012,ITV,Reshet,,,UK,Non-EU,,,Broadcast,Production,,,Strategic Alliance,,Gaining access to capabilities,Reducing barriers to entry,2012,ITV allies with Reshet,Broadcast,,http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/itv-acquires-norwegian-indie-mediacircus/5044747.article,http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/itv-acquires-norwegian-indie-mediacircus/5044747.article,
02/08/2012,Boom Pictures,Delightful Industries,,,UK,UK,,,Production,Production,,,Acquisition,,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2012,NA,Broadcast,,Acquisition 2012 file 1,http://www.walesonline.co.uk/business/business-news/boom-pictures-moves-uk-big-6194439,
23/08/2012,Sony  Pictures Television,Left Bank Pictures,,,Non-EU,UK,,,Production,Production,,,Acquisition,51%,Reducing barriers to entry,Reducing barriers to entry,2012,SPT acquires Left Bank,Broadcast,,http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/indies/global-boost-for-left-bank-in-40m-spt-deal/5045550.article,,
30/08/2012,ITV,So TV,,,UK,UK,,,Broadcast,Production,,,Acquisition,,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2012,ITV acquires SO TV,Annual Report,,http://ar2014.itvplc.com/strategic-report/performance-and-financials/financial-and-performance-review,http://www.itvplc.com/investors/announcements/itv-buys-so-television,https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/itv-buys-nortons-so-television-for-up-to-17m/5045897.article
20/09/2012,BSkyB,Parthenon Media Group,,,UK,UK,,,Broadcast,Distribution,,,Acquisition,,Gaining access to capabilities,Reducing barriers to entry,2012,NA,Broadcast,,Acquisition 2012 file 1,,
26/09/2012,Greenbird Media,Tuesday's Child,,,UK,UK,,,Finance,Production,,,Equity Participation,minority,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2012,NA,Broadcast,,http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/people/karen-smith-launches-new-indie/5047028.article,,
08/10/2012,ITV,Tarinatalo,,,UK,EU (non-UK),,,Broadcast,Production,,,Acquisition,,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2012,ITV invests in Tarinatalo,Annual Report,,http://ar2014.itvplc.com/strategic-report/performance-and-financials/financial-and-performance-review,http://www.itvplc.com/investors/announcements/itv-acquires-finnish-indie-tarinatalo,https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/itv-buys-producer-of-finlands-dragons-den/5047450.article
08/10/2012,DLT,Raydar Media,,,UK,UK,,,Distribution,Distribution,,,Joint Venture,,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2012,NA,Broadcast,,JV 2012 file 1,,
08/10/2012,Sparks Networks,Zig Zag Productions,Serena Cullen Productions,,EU (non-UK),UK,UK,,Production,Production,Production,,Strategic Alliance,,Reducing barriers to entry,Gaining access to capabilities,2012,NA,Broadcast,,Alliance 2012 file 1,,
10/10/2012,BBC,Hulu,,,UK,Non-EU,,,Broadcast,Broadcast,,,Other,,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2012,NA,Broadcast,,http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/broadcasters/hulu-and-bbc-in-second-co-pro-deal/5047560.article,,
06/12/2012,Tinopolis,Firecracker Films,,,UK,UK,,,Production,Production,,,Acquisition,,Reducing risk,Gaining access to capabilities,2012,Tinopolis acquires Firecracker,Broadcast,,http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/indies/tinopolis-in-firecracker-takeover/5049684.article,,
06/12/2012,Mentorn International (Mint),Passion Distribution,,,UK,UK,,,Distribution,Distribution,,,Merger,,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2012,NA,Broadcast,,Acquisition 2012 file 1,http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/international/nbcuniversal-acquires-majority-stake-in-kidsco/5041769.article,
31/12/2012,ITV,Gurney Productions,,,UK,Non-EU,,,Broadcast,Production,,,Acquisition,,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2012,ITV acquires Gurney Productions,Press Release,,http://www.itv.com/presscentre/press-releases/itv-expands-us-production-arm-acquisition-gurney-productions,,
23/01/2013,Argonon,Nick Goodwin,Britespark Films,,UK,UK,,,Production,Production,,,Equity Participation,,Gaining access to capabilities,Reducing barriers to entry,2013,NA,Broadcast,,JV 2013 file 1,,
24/01/2013,Leopard Films,Remedy Productions,Argonon,,UK,UK,UK,,Production,Production,,,Merger,,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2013,NA,Broadcast,,JV 2013 file 1,http://realscreen.com/2011/05/19/leopard-remedy-join-forces-to-launch-argonon/,
30/01/2013,Greenbird Media,Crackit Productions,,,UK,UK,,,Finance,Production,,,Equity Participation,minority,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2013,Greenbird invests in Crackit Productions,Broadcast,,http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/indies/greenbird-takes-stake-in-crackit-productions/5051220.article,,
19/03/2013,NC2 Media,BBC Worldwide,,,Non-EU,UK,,,Broadcast,Broadcast,,,Acquisition,,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2013,NA,Broadcast,,Acquisition 2013 file 1,,
18/04/2013,Argonon,Transparent Television,,,UK,UK,,,Production,Production,,,Acquisition,,Gaining access to capabilities,Reducing barriers to entry,2013,Argonon acquires Transparent,Broadcast,,Acquisition 2013 file 1,https://argonon.com/2013/04/18/argonon-buys-popular-factual-indie-transparent-tv-televisual/,https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/argonon-buys-transparent-after-umbrella-deal/5053993.article
18/04/2013,Cineflix,Tony Wood,Buccaneer Media,,Non-EU,UK,,,Production,Production,,,Joint Venture,51%,Reducing barriers to entry,Reducing barriers to entry,2013,NA,Broadcast,,JV 2013 file 1,,
29/04/2013,Endemol,Kuperman Productions,,,UK,Non-EU,,,Production,Production,,,Acquisition,,Reducing barriers to entry,Gaining access to capabilities,2013,ESG acquires Kuperman,Broadcast,,http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/international/endemol-confirms-kuperman-acquisition/5054369.article,,
13/05/2013,ITV,High Noon Entertainment,,,UK,Non-EU,,,Broadcast,Production,,,Acquisition,60%,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2013,ITV invests in High Noon Entertainment,Annual Report,,http://ar2014.itvplc.com/strategic-report/performance-and-financials/financial-and-performance-review,http://www.itvplc.com/media/news/itv-acquires-high-noon-entertainment,https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/itv-buys-stake-in-us-indie-high-noon/5055908.article
23/05/2013,Greenbird Media,Handsome Productions,,,UK,UK,,,Finance,Production,,,Equity Participation,minority,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2013,Greenbird invests in Handsome Productions,Broadcast,,http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/indies/greenbird-adds-handsome-to-umbrella-indies/5056675.article,,
13/06/2013,ITV,ThinkFactory Media,,,UK,Non-EU,,,Broadcast,Production,,,Acquisition,65%,Gaining access to capabilities,Reducing barriers to entry,2013,ITV invests in Diga Vision,Annual Report,,http://ar2014.itvplc.com/strategic-report/performance-and-financials/financial-and-performance-review,http://www.itvplc.com/media/news/itv-acquires-us-production-company-thinkfactory-media,https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/itv-buys-stake-in-teen-wolf-indie-diga/5067851.article
20/06/2013,Modern Times Group,DRG,,,EU (non-UK),UK,,,Distribution,Distribution,,,Acquisition,,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2013,NA,Broadcast,,Acquisition 2013 file 1,,
20/06/2013,Greenbird Media,Rumpus Media,,,UK,UK,,,Finance,Production,,,Equity Participation,minority,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2013,Greenbird invests in Rumpus,Broadcast,,http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/indies/greenbird-takes-a-stake-in-indie-start-up-rumpus/5057552.article,,
26/07/2013,ITV,Big Talk,,,UK,UK,,,Broadcast,Production,,,Acquisition,,Gaining access to capabilities,Reducing barriers to entry,2013,ITV acquires Big Talk,Press Release,,http://www.itv.com/presscentre/press-releases/itv-acquires-big-talk,,
27/07/2013,Bauer Media,Absolute Radio,,,UK,UK,,,Broadcast,Broadcast,,,Acquisition,,Developing learning,Gaining access to capabilities,2013,NA,Broadcast,,Acquisition 2013 file 1,,
03/09/2013,Content Media,Aito,,,UK,EU (non-UK),,,Production,Production,,,Acquisition,50%,Reducing barriers to entry,Reducing risk,2013,Content Media acquires Aito,Broadcast,,http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/international/content-media-buys-finnish-indie-aito/5059865.article,,
23/09/2013,MTG Productions,Nice Entertainment,,,UK,UK,,,Production,Production,,,Acquisition,50%+,Reducing barriers to entry,Gaining access to capabilities,2013,MTG Studios acquires Nice Entertainment,Press Release,,http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/international/mtg-studios-acquires-nice-entertainment/5060697.article,,
16/10/2013,TwoFour Group,Boom Pictures,,,UK,UK,,,Production,Production,,,Merger,,Reducing barriers to entry,Gaining access to capabilities,2013,Boom and Twofour merge,Broadcast,,http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/indies/boom-and-twofour-strike-merger-deal/5062551.article,,
06/11/2013,Fremantle Media,Miso Films,,,UK,EU (non-UK),,,Production,Production,,,Acquisition,51%,Gaining access to capabilities,Reducing barriers to entry,2013,Fremantle Media invests in Miso Film,Press Release,,Acquisition 2013 file 1,http://www.fremantlemedia.com/fremantlemedia-acquires-a-majority-stake-in-miso-film/,
05/12/2013,StudioCanal,Red Productions,,,EU (non-UK),UK,,,Production,Production,,,Equity Participation,,Gaining access to capabilities,Reducing barriers to entry,2013,Studio Canal acquires Red Productions,Broadcast,,http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/studiocanal-buys-red-stake/5064296.article,,
23/01/2014,Loft London,Zodiak Rights,,,UK,UK,,,Production,Production,,,Acquisition,,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2014,NA,Broadcast,,Acquisition 2014 file 1,,
23/01/2014,Argonon,Blacklisted Films,,,UK,UK,,,Production,Production,,,Equity Participation,,Gaining access to capabilities,Reducing barriers to entry,2014,Argonon acquires Blacklisted,Press Release,,JV 2014 file 1,https://argonon.com/2014/01/23/broadcast-magazine-reports-argonon-backs-new-drama-indie-blacklisted-films/,https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/argonon-expands-indie-base-with-blacklisted/5065679.article
06/02/2014,Communicorp,"Global Radio (Smooth, Real & Capital)",,,EU (non-UK),UK,,,Broadcast,Broadcast,,,Acquisition,,Reducing risk,Reducing risk,2014,NA,Broadcast,,Acquisition 2014 file 1,,
06/02/2014,Greenbird Media,Riverdog Productions,,,UK,UK,,,Finance,Production,,,Equity Participation,minority,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2014,Greenbird invests in Riverdog Productions,Other,,http://www.televisual.com/news-detail/Greenbird-invests-in-Riverdog-_nid-3876.html,http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/indies/greenbird-backs-nell-butlers-fledgling-indie/5066281.article,
13/02/2014,Argonon,Windfall Films,,,UK,UK,,,Production,Production,,,Acquisition,,Gaining access to capabilities,Reducing barriers to entry,2014,Argonon acquires Windfall Films,Press Release,,Acquisition 2014 file 1,https://argonon.com/2014/02/13/televisual-reports-argonon-acquires-windfall-films/,https://tbivision.com/2014/02/13/argonon-snaps-up-uk-indie-windfall/230302/
19/02/2014,ITV,DiGa Vision,,,UK,Non-EU,,,Broadcast,Production,,,Acquisition,51%,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2014,ITV acquires DiGa Vision,Press Release,,http://www.itv.com/presscentre/press-releases/itv-acquires-%E2%80%98teen-wolf%E2%80%99-producer-diga-vision,,
28/02/2014,ITV,United,,,UK,EU (non-UK),,,Broadcast,Production,,,Acquisition,,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2014,ITV acquires United,Broadcast,,http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/international/itv-buys-danish-indie-united/5068160.article,,
06/03/2014,Core Media,Big Minded,,,Non-EU,UK,,,Production,Production,,,Joint Venture,,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2014,NA,Broadcast,,JV 2014 file 1,http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/indies/core-media-forms-joint-venture-with-uks-big-minded/5068320.article,
13/03/2014,Warner Bros,Shed Media Group,,,Non-EU,UK,,,Broadcast,Production,,,Acquisition,,Gaining access to capabilities,Reducing barriers to entry,2014,NA,Broadcast,,Acquisition 2014 file 1,,
20/03/2014,Talpa Media,Shed Media Group,Talpa UK,,UK,UK,,,Production,Production,,,Joint Venture,,Gaining access to capabilities,Reducing barriers to entry,2014,NA,Broadcast,,JV 2014 file 1,,
21/05/2014,UBC Media,7Digital,,,UK,UK,,,Production,Broadcast,,,Acquisition,,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2014,NA,Broadcast,,Acquisition 2014 file 1,,
03/07/2014,Lion TV,PAAN Media,,,UK,Non-EU,,,Production,Production,,,Joint Venture,,Reducing barriers to entry,Reducing barriers to entry,2014,NA,Broadcast,,JV 2014 file 1,,
03/07/2014,Greenbird Media,Big Light Productions,,,UK,UK,,,Finance,Production,,,Equity Participation,minority,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2014,Greenbird invests in Big Light Productions,Broadcast,,http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/indies/greenbird-takes-stake-in-spotnitz-indie-big-light/5073782.article,http://www.c21media.net/greenbird-illuminates-big-light/,
15/08/2014,Sony  Pictures Television,CSC Media Group,,,Non-EU,UK,,,Broadcast,Broadcast,,,Acquisition,,Reducing barriers to entry,Gaining access to capabilities,2014,NA,Broadcast,,Acquisition 2014 file 1,,
21/08/2014,C4 (growth fund),Lightbox,,,UK,UK,,,Broadcast,Production,,,Equity Participation,25%,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2014,Channel 4 announces first growth fund investments,Press Release,,http://www.channel4.com/info/press/news/channel-4-announces-first-growth-fund-investments,,
21/08/2014,C4 (growth fund),Popkorn,,,UK,UK,,,Broadcast,Production,,,Equity Participation,25%,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2014,NA,Press Release,,http://www.channel4.com/info/press/news/channel-4-announces-first-growth-fund-investments,,
21/08/2014,C4 (growth fund),True North,,,UK,UK,,,Broadcast,Production,,,Equity Participation,25%,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2014,NA,Press Release,,http://www.channel4.com/info/press/news/channel-4-announces-first-growth-fund-investments,,
21/08/2014,Greenbird Media,Hello Halo,,,UK,UK,,,Finance,Production,,,Equity Participation,minority,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2014,NA,Broadcast,,http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/indies/greenbird-and-argonon-launch-scottish-indies/5076437.article,,
28/08/2014,Entertainment One,Force Four Entertainment,,,Non-EU,UK,,,Production,Production,,,Acquisition,,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2014,NA,Broadcast,,http://www.forcefour.com/news-media/press/entertainment-one-acquires-leading-canadian-producer-force-four-entertainment/,,
10/09/2014,ITV,Believe Entertainment Group,,,UK,Non-EU,,,Broadcast,Production,,,Equity Participation,,Reducing barriers to entry,Gaining access to capabilities,2014,ITV invests in Believe Entertainment,Broadcast,,http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/international/itv-buys-stake-in-us-digital-producer/5077434.article,https://itvstudios.com/studios/itv-america/news/itv-to-invest-in-believe-entertainment-group-a-leading-producer-of-premium-digital-content--2,
10/09/2014,Viacom,Channel 5,,,Non-EU,UK,,,Broadcast,Broadcast,,,Acquisition,,Reducing barriers to entry,Reducing risk,2014,NA,Broadcast,,Acquisition 2014 file 1,,
11/09/2014,Merman Films,Kapital Entertainment,,,UK,Non-EU,,,Production,Production,,,Joint Venture,,Reducing barriers to entry,Gaining access to capabilities,2014,NA,Broadcast,,JV 2014 file 1,,
13/11/2014,Sky TV,Sky Italia,,,UK,EU (non-UK),,,Broadcast,Broadcast,,,Acquisition,,Achieving EOS,Achieving EOS,2014,NA,Broadcast,,Acquisition 2014 file 1,,
13/11/2014,Sky TV,Sky Deutschland,,,UK,EU (non-UK),,,Broadcast,Broadcast,,,Acquisition,90%,Achieving EOS,Achieving EOS,2014,NA,Press Release,,Acquisition 2014 file 1,https://corporate.sky.com/media-centre/news-page/2015/sky-completes-full-acquisition-of-sky-deutschland,
13/11/2014,Liberty Global,Virgin Media,,,Non-EU,UK,,,Broadcast,Broadcast,,,Acquisition,,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2013,NA,Broadcast,,Acquisition 2014 file 1 ,,
17/11/2014,C4 (growth fund),Eleven Film,,,UK,UK,,,Broadcast,Production,,,Equity Participation,25%,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2014,Channel 4 announces fifth Growth Fund investment,Press Release,,http://www.channel4.com/info/press/news/channel-4-announces-fifth-growth-fund-investment-eleven-film,,
01/12/2014,Otter Media,Fullscreen,,,UK,UK,,,Production,Production,,,Acquisition,,Reducing barriers to entry,Gaining access to capabilities,2014,NA,Broadcast,,http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/multiplatform/mcn-investment-hits-1bn/5080528.article,,
22/12/2014,ITV,Zealot Networks,,,UK,Non-EU,,,Broadcast,Production,,,Equity Participation,,Reducing barriers to entry,Gaining access to capabilities,2014,ITV invests in Zealot,Press Release,,Acquisition 2014 file 1,https://itvstudios.com/news/itv-invests-in-us-digital-content-business-zealot-networks,
06/01/2015,Entertainment One,The Mark Gordon Company,,,Non-EU,UK,,,Production,Production,,,Acquisition,51%,Reducing barriers to entry,Gaining access to capabilities,2015,Eone acquires Mark Gordon,Broadcast,,http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/international/eone-acquires-greys-anatomy-producer/5081489.article,,
06/01/2015,C4,Bauer Media,Box Plus Network,,UK,EU (non-UK),UK,,Broadcast,Production,Production,,Joint Venture,,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2015,NA,Broadcast,,JV 2015 file 1,,
29/01/2015,ITV,Indigenous Media,,,UK,Non-EU,,,Broadcast,Production,,,Equity Participation,,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2015,NA,Broadcast,,Acquisition 2015 file 1,,
10/02/2015,Rare Television,360 Production,,,UK,UK,,,Production,Production,,,Acquisition,,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2015,NA,Broadcast,,Acquisition 2015 file 1,,
10/02/2015,Rare Television,Babygrand Productions,,,UK,UK,,,Production,Production,,,Acquisition,,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2015,NA,Broadcast,,Acquisition 2015 file 1,,
12/02/2015,Fremantle Media,Corona TV,,,UK,UK,,,Production,Production,,,Equity Participation,25%,Gaining access to capabilities,Reducing barriers to entry,2015,Fremantle Media invests in Corona TV,Press Release,,Acquisition 2015 file 1,http://www.fremantlemedia.com/fremantlemedia-shines-with-investment-in-corona-tv/,
12/02/2015,Rare Television,Sheriffs are Coming,,,UK,UK,,,Production,Production,,,Acquisition,,Gaining access to capabilities,Reducing barriers to entry,2015,Rare TV invests in 360 Productions,Broadcast,,Acquisition 2015 file 1,https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/rare-targets-uk-factual-indies/5072794.article,
27/02/2015,ITV,Talpa Media BV,,,UK,EU (non-UK),,,Broadcast,Production,,,Acquisition,,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2015,ITV acquires Voice creator Talpa Media,Press Release,,http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/e05dad0c-be9a-11e4-8d9e-00144feab7de.html#axzz3tivblpVx,http://www.itv.com/presscentre/press-releases/itv-acquires-voice-creator-talpa-media,
01/04/2015,Blink Media,EBS,,,UK,Non-EU,,,Production,Broadcast,,,Other,,Reducing barriers to entry,Reducing barriers to entry,2015,NA,Broadcast,,JV 2015 file 1,,
13/04/2015,BBC Worldwide,Shanghai Media Group (SMG),,,UK,Non-EU,,,Distribution,Production,,,Joint Venture,,Reducing barriers to entry,Gaining access to capabilities,2015,NA,Broadcast,,JV 2015 file 1,,
13/04/2015,Fremantle Media,Shanghai Media Group (SMG),,,UK,Non-EU,,,Production,Production,,,Joint Venture,,Reducing barriers to entry,Gaining access to capabilities,2015,NA,Press Release,,JV 2015 file 1,http://www.fremantlemedia.com/fremantlemedia-shanghai-media-groups-bestv-china-media-capital-form-exclusive-joint-venture/,
29/04/2015,BBC Worldwide,Curve Media,,,UK,UK,,,Distribution,Production,,,Equity Participation,25%,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2015,BBCW invests in Curve Media,Broadcast,,http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/bbcw-takes-25-stake-in-curve-media/5087115.article,,
07/05/2015,ITV,Leftfield Entertainment Group,,,UK,Non-EU,,,Broadcast,Production,,,Acquisition,,Reducing barriers to entry,Gaining access to capabilities,2014,ITV acquires Leftfield Entertainment Group,Press Release,,http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/68b70cc6-d5bb-11e3-a017-00144feabdc0.html#axzz3tivblpVx,http://www.itv.com/presscentre/press-releases/itv-acquires-leftfield-entertainment-group,
14/05/2015,BBC Worldwide,Mighty Productions,,,UK,UK,,,Distribution,Production,,,Equity Participation,25%,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2015,BBCW invests in Red Planet,Press Release,,http://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/worldwide/2015/sutcliffe-rycroft-mighty-productions,http://www.redplanetpictures.co.uk/news/25/19/BBC-Worldwide-buys-into-Red-Planet-non-scripted-arm,
21/05/2015,C4 (growth fund),Voltage TV,,,UK,UK,,,Broadcast,Production,,,Equity Participation,25%,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2015,Channel 4 invests in Voltage TV,Press Release,,http://www.channel4.com/info/press/news/voltage-tv-channel-4s-latest-growth-fund-investment,,
01/06/2015,ITV,Mammoth,,,UK,UK,,,Broadcast,Production,,,Acquisition,,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2015,ITV acquires Mammoth Screen,Press Release,,http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/d1848b94-0877-11e5-b38c-00144feabdc0.html#axzz3tivblpVx,http://www.itv.com/presscentre/press-releases/itv-acquires-poldark-producer-mammoth-screen,
10/06/2015,ITV,Cats on the Roof Media,,,UK,UK,,,Broadcast,Production,,,Equity Participation,Undisclosed,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2015,NA,Broadcast,,Acquisition 2015 file 1,http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/itv-raids-objective-for-indie-launch/5089195.article,
10/06/2015,All3Media,One Potato Two Potato,,,UK,UK,,,Production,Production,,,Acquisition,,Gaining access to capabilities,Reducing barriers to entry,2015,NA,Broadcast,,Acquisition 2015 file 1,,
11/06/2015,Discovery Communications,Raw,,,Non-EU,UK,,,Production,Production,,,Acquisition,,Gaining access to capabilities,Reducing barriers to entry,2015,NBCU invests in KidsCo,Broadcast,,Acquisition 2015 file 1,http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/international/nbcuniversal-acquires-majority-stake-in-kidsco/5041769.article,
24/06/2015,ITV,TwoFour Group,,,UK,UK,,,Broadcast,Production,,,Equity Participation,75%,Gaining access to capabilities,Reducing barriers to entry,2015,ITV acquires Twofour Group,Press Release,,http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/b48e47f6-1a64-11e5-8201-cbdb03d71480.html#axzz3h57WPR5G,http://www.itv.com/presscentre/press-releases/tv-acquires-twofour-group,
21/07/2015,Sky TV,Love Productions,,,UK,UK,,,Broadcast,Production,,,Acquisition,70%,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2014,Sky acquires Love Productions,Press Release,,http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/664a1414-109f-11e4-b116-00144feabdc0.html#axzz3tivblpVx,https://corporate.sky.com/media-centre/news-page/2014/sky_acquires_majority_stake_in_love_productions,
31/07/2015,Sky TV,Blast Films,,,UK,UK,,,Broadcast,Production,,,Acquisition,,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2015,NA,Press Release,3,https://corporate.sky.com/media-centre/news-page/2015/sky-acquires-stake-in-blast-films,,
02/08/2015,ITV,The Garden,,,UK,UK,,,Broadcast,Production,,,Acquisition,,Gaining access to capabilities,Reducing barriers to entry,2013,ITV acquires The Garden,Broadcast,,http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/3a92a6c4-37ae-11e5-b05b-b01debd57852.html#axzz3tivblpVx,http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/indies/indie-ma-activity-bolstered-by-new-buyers/5054232.article,https://static1.squarespace.com/static/56e173d5c2ea5145ed723815/t/57b1d3af2994ca5d9839641b/1471271856158/pr24.pdf
13/08/2015,C4 (growth fund),Whisper Films,,,UK,UK,,,Broadcast,Production,,,Equity Participation,25%,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2015,Channel 4 invests in Whisper Films,Press Release,,http://www.channel4.com/info/press/news/channel-4-invests-in-sports-indie-whisper-films,,
18/08/2015,Greenbird Media,Gobstopper Productions,,,UK,UK,,,Finance,Production,,,Equity Participation,TBC,Gaining access to capabilities,Reducing barriers to entry,2015,Greenbird invests in Gobstopper TV,Broadcast,,http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/greenbird-backs-desi-rascals-execs-indie/5091753.article,,
26/08/2015,Greenbird Media,Pi Productions,,,UK,UK,,,Finance,Production,,,Equity Participation,TBC,Gaining access to capabilities,Reducing barriers to entry,2015,Greenbird invests in Pi Productions,Broadcast,,http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/grand-designs-creator-wins-greenbird-backing/5091924.article,,
28/08/2015,Fremantle Media,Marks  & Gran,Locomo TV,,UK,UK,,,Production,Production,,,Joint Venture,,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2015,NA,Broadcast,6,,,
10/09/2015,BBC Worldwide,Red Planet Pictures,,,UK,UK,,,Distribution,Production,,,Equity Participation,25%,Gaining access to capabilities,Reducing barriers to entry,2015,BBCW invests in Red Planet,Press Release,,http://www.c21media.net/bbcww-lands-on-red-planet-factual/,,
18/09/2015,Fremantle Media,Naked Entertainment,,,UK,UK,,,Production,Production,,,Equity Participation,25%,Gaining access to capabilities,Reducing barriers to entry,2015,Fremantle Media invests in Naked Entertainment,Press Release,1,https://www.nakedentertainment.tv/news/2015/fremantle-media-backs-andreae-indie,http://www.fremantlemedia.com/fremantlemedia-presents-reality-entertainment-formats-100-hotter-and-families-gone-wild/,
22/09/2015,Molinare,Flix,,,UK,UK,,,Production,Production,,,Strategic Alliance,,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2015,Molinare and Flix partnership,Broadcast,,http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/techfacils/molinare-and-flix-form-partnership/5094453.article,,
25/09/2015,Zodiak Media,Banijay,,,UK,EU (non-UK),,,Production,Production,,,Merger,,Achieving EOS,Achieving EOS,2015,Zodiak and Banijay in merger,Broadcast,6,http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/zodiak-and-banijay-in-merger-talks/5089409.article,http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/banijay-and-zodiak-agree-mega-merger/5091009.article,
25/09/2015,Discovery Communications,Liberty Global,All3Media,,Non-EU,Non-EU,UK,,Production,Production,Production,,Joint Venture,50%,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2015,NA,Broadcast,6,JV 2014 file 1,,
30/09/2015,Entertainment One,ABD (Peppa Pig),,,Non-EU,UK,,,Production,Production,,,Equity Participation,85%,Reducing barriers to entry,Gaining access to capabilities,2015,Eone invests in ABD,Broadcast,,http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/eone-acquires-controlling-stake-in-peppa-pig/5094816.article,,
09/10/2015,C4 (growth fund),Spelthorne Media,,,UK,UK,,,Broadcast,Production,,,Equity Participation,25%,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2015,NA,Broadcast,5,,,
16/10/2015,Bigballs Media,Liberty Global,e.ventures,,UK,Non-EU,Non-EU,,Production,Broadcast,,,Equity Participation,,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2015,NA,Broadcast,4,,,
16/10/2015,Endemol Beyond,Awesomeness TV,,,UK,Non-EU,,,Production,Broadcast,,,Strategic Alliance,,Reducing barriers to entry,Gaining access to capabilities,2015,NA,Broadcast,3,,,
23/10/2015,ITV,UTV,UTV Ireland,,UK,UK,EU (non-UK),,Broadcast,Broadcast,Broadcast,,Acquisition,100%,Reducing barriers to entry,Reducing risk,2015,ITV acquires UTV,Press Release,7,http://www.itv.com/presscentre/press-releases/itv-acquire-utvs-television-business,,
23/10/2015,C4 (growth fund),Arrow Media,,,UK,UK,,,Broadcast,Production,,,Equity Participation,,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2014,NA,Broadcast,4,,,
27/11/2015,Fremantle Media,Full Fat TV,,,UK,UK,,,Production,Production,,,Equity Participation,Undisclosed,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2015,Fremantle Media invests in Full Fat TV,Press Release,5,Acquisition 2015 file 1,http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/fremantle-media-buys-stake-in-full-fat/5097306.article,http://www.fremantlemedia.com/fremantlemedia-invests-in-start-up-full-fat-tv/
27/11/2015,Fremantle Media,No Pictures Please,,,UK,EU (non-UK),,,Production,Production,,,Acquisition,,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2015,Fremantle Media buys No Pictures Please,Broadcast,5,http://variety.com/2015/tv/global/fremantlemedia-buys-dutch-factual-programming-company-no-pictures-please-1201596731/,,
27/11/2015,Fremantle Media,Fontaram and Kwai,,,UK,EU (non-UK),,,Production,Production,,,Acquisition,,Gaining access to capabilities,Reducing barriers to entry,2015,Fremantle Media invests in Kwai,Press Release,5,http://www.fremantlemedia.com/fremantlemedia-acquires-french-scripted-producer/,,
27/11/2015,Fremantle Media,Wildside,,,UK,EU (non-UK),,,Production,Production,,,Acquisition,,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2015,Fremantle Media invests in Wildside,Press Release,5,http://www.fremantlemedia.com/fremantlemedia-acquires-a-majority-stake-in-wildside/,,
11/12/2015,Sky TV,TV 4 Entertainment,,,UK,Non-EU,,,Broadcast,Distribution,,,Equity Participation,,Gaining access to capabilities,Reducing barriers to entry,2015,Sky invests in TV4 Entertainment,Press Release,9,https://corporate.sky.com/media-centre/news-page/2015/-sky-invests-in-tv4-entertainment,https://advanced-television.com/2015/12/03/sky-invests-in-mcn-tv4-entertainment/,
11/12/2015,DRG,Outline Productions,,,UK,UK,,,Production,Distribution,,,Equity Participation,Undisclosed,Reducing barriers to entry,Reducing barriers to entry,2015,NA,Broadcast,6,,,
11/12/2015,Fremantle Media,Man Alive Entertainment,,,UK,UK,,,Production,Production,,,Equity Participation,25%,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2015,Fremantle Media invests in Man Alive Entertainment,Press Release,3,http://www.fremantlemedia.com/justin-gorman-and-fremantlemedia-announce-launch-of-man-alive-entertainment/,,
18/12/2015,BBC Worldwide,Amazing Productions,,,UK,UK,,,Distribution,Production,,,Equity Participation,25%,Gaining access to capabilities,Reducing barriers to entry,2015,NA,Broadcast,4,,,
18/12/2015,All3Media,Neal Street,,,UK,UK,,,Production,Production,,,Acquisition,,Gaining access to capabilities,Reducing barriers to entry,2015,All3Media acquires Neal Street,Broadcast,4,http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/all3media-acquires-neal-street/5085932.article,,
18/12/2015,Lionsgate,Kindle Entertainment,,,Non-EU,UK,,,Production,Production,,,Equity Participation,25%,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2015,NA,Broadcast,4,,,
18/12/2015,C4 (growth fund),Renowned Films,,,UK,UK,,,Broadcast,Production,,,Equity Participation,,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2015,NA,Broadcast,15,Acquisition 2015 file 1,,
18/12/2015,Objective,Vox Pictures,,,UK,UK,,,Production,Production,,,Equity Participation,,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2015,NA,Broadcast,15,,,
18/12/2015,ITV,Monumental Television,,,UK,UK,,,Broadcast,Production,,,Equity Participation,,Gaining access to capabilities,Reducing barriers to entry,2015,ITV invests in Monumental TV,Broadcast,15,http://www.todotvnews.com/news/itv-acquires-stakes-on-production-company.html,,
07/01/2016,All3Media,New Pictures,,,UK,UK,,,Production,Production,,,Acquisition,,Gaining access to capabilities,Reducing barriers to entry,2016,All3Media acquires New Pictures,Broadcast,,http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/all3media-acquires-new-pictures-in-40m-deal/5098549.article,http://www.all3media.com/News/NewsById?newsId=55,
21/01/2016,Fremantle Media,Abot Hamieri,,,UK,Non-EU,,,Production,Production,,,Equity Participation,51%,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2016,Fremantle Media acquires Abot Hameiri,Press Release,,http://www.fremantlemedia.com/fremantlemedia-acquires-israeli-production-company-abot-hameiri/,,
26/01/2016,Endemol Shine,Electric Robin,,,UK,UK,,,Production,Production,,,Acquisition,,Gaining access to capabilities,Reducing barriers to entry,2016,ESG acquires OP Talent,Broadcast,,http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/endemol-shine-acquires-digital-firms/5099345.article,,
26/01/2016,Endemol Shine,OP Talent,,,UK,UK,,,Production,Other,,,Acquisition,,Gaining access to capabilities,Reducing barriers to entry,2016,ESG acquires OP Talent,Broadcast,,http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/endemol-shine-acquires-digital-firms/5099345.article,,
27/01/2016,BBC Worldwide,Greenbird Media,,,UK,UK,,,Distribution,Production,,,Equity Participation,30%,Gaining access to capabilities,Reducing barriers to entry,2016,BBCW invests in Greenbird Media,Broadcast,,http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/bbc-worldwide-takes-stake-in-greenbird/5099386.article?sm=5099386,,
29/01/2016,Tin Roof Media,Blink Films,,,UK,UK,,,Production,Production,,,Equity Participation,minority,Gaining access to capabilities,Reducing barriers to entry,2016,Tin Roof invests in Blink Films,Broadcast,3,http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/tin-roof-media-backs-blink/5099556.article,,
03/02/2016,Sky TV,InCrowd,,,UK,UK,,,Broadcast,Other,,,Equity Participation,,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2016,Sky invests in InCrowd,Broadcast,,http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/sky-backs-sports-app-firm/5099741.article,,
11/03/2016,Greenbird Media,Top Hat Productions,,,UK,UK,,,Finance,Production,,,Equity Participation,TBC,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2016,Greenbird invests in Top Hat Productions,Broadcast,,http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/greenbird-backs-factual-indie/5101372.article,,
14/03/2016,Sony  Pictures Television,Fable Pictures,,,Non-EU,EU (non-UK),,,Broadcast,Production,,,Equity Participation,minority,Gaining access to capabilities,Reducing barriers to entry,2016,NA,Other,,http://deadline.com/2016/03/sony-pictures-television-stake-faye-ward-fable-pictures-1201719789/,,
16/03/2016,Plimsoll Productions,Magnify Media,,,UK,UK,,,Production,Distribution,,,Equity Participation,,Gaining access to capabilities,Reducing barriers to entry,2016,Plimsoll invests in Magnify Media,Broadcast,,http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/plimsoll-invests-in-uk-distributor/5101539.article,,
29/03/2016,Vice Media,Pulse Films,,,Non-EU,UK,,,Broadcast,Production,,,Equity Participation,,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2016,Vice invests in Pulse,Broadcast,,http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/vice-buys-stake-in-pulse/5101947.article,,
29/03/2016,BBC Worldwide,Rapid Blue,,,UK,Non-EU,,,Distribution,Production,,,Equity Participation,,Reducing barriers to entry,Gaining access to capabilities,2016,BBCW invests in Rapid Blue,Broadcast,,http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/bbc-worldwide-backs-south-africas-bake-off-producer/5101986.article,,
07/04/2016,BBC Worldwide,Baby Cow Productions,,,UK,UK,,,Distribution,Production,,,Equity Participation,73%,Gaining access to capabilities,Reducing barriers to entry,2016,NA,Press Release,,http://tbivision.com/news/2016/04/bbc-ups-stake-normal-leaves-coogan-prodco/573192/,,
14/04/2016,BBC Worldwide,Original Talent,,,UK,UK,,,Distribution,Production,,,Equity Participation,10%,Gaining access to capabilities,Reducing barriers to entry,2016,BBCW invests in Original Talent,Press Release,,http://www.thebookseller.com/news/bbc-worldwide-invests-curtis-brown-parent-company-327124,http://www.c21media.net/bbcww-backs-original-talent/,
26/04/2016,All3Media,Gordon Ramsey,Studio Ramsey,,UK,UK,,,Production,Production,,,Joint Venture,,Gaining access to capabilities,Reducing barriers to entry,2016,All3Media creates JV with Gordon Ramsey,Press Release,,http://www.all3media.com/News/NewsById?newsId=63,https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/gordon-ramsay-launches-indie/5103019.article,
27/04/2016,Greenbird Media,Kalel Productions,,,UK,UK,,,Finance,Production,,,Equity Participation,TBC,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2016,Greenbird invests in Kakel Productions,Broadcast,,http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/greenbird-backs-kalel-productions/5103053.article,,
16/05/2016,ITV,Route 24,,,UK,UK,,,Broadcast,Production,,,Equity Participation,,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2016,ITV invests in Route 24,Broadcast,,http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/itv-takes-stake-in-route-24/5104010.article,,
24/05/2016,All3Media,Caravan,Haviland Digital,,UK,UK,UK,,Production,Production,Production,,Equity Participation,,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2016,All3Media invests in Caravan,Press Release,,http://www.all3media.com/News/NewsById?newsId=67,https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/all3media/all3media-takes-stake-in-caravan/5104285.article,
03/06/2016,C4 (growth fund),Barcroft Media,,,UK,UK,,,Broadcast,Production,,,Equity Participation,25%,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2016,NA,Broadcast,5,,,
07/06/2016,Fremantle Media,Dancing Ledge,,,UK,UK,,,Production,Production,,,Equity Participation,25%,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2016,Fremantle Media invests in Dancing Ledge,Press Release,,http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/fremantle-spending-spree-to-slow/5104624.article?sm=5104624,http://www.fremantlemedia.com/scripted-indie-dancing-ledge-launches-with-fremantlemedia-backing/,
22/06/2016,Greenbird Media,Flicker Productions,,,UK,UK,,,Finance,Production,,,Equity Participation,,Gaining access to capabilities,Reducing barriers to entry,2016,Greenbird invests in Keo Films,Broadcast,,http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/keo-films-creative-chief-launches-greenbird-backed-indie/5106112.article,,
11/07/2016,Virgin Media,UTV Ireland (ITV),,,UK,EU (non-UK),,,Broadcast,Broadcast,,,Acquisition,,Achieving EOS,Reducing risk,2016,Virgin Media acquires UTV,Press Release,,http://www.itv.com/presscentre/press-releases/utv-ireland-set-be-acquired-virgin-media,http://www.virginmedia.com/corporate/media-centre/press-releases/virgin-media-to-acquire-utv-ireland.html,
12/07/2016,Virgin Media,UTV,,,UK,EU (non-UK),,,Broadcast,Broadcast,,,Acquisition,,Gaining access to capabilities,Reducing risk,2016,NA,Broadcast,,http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/itv-sells-utv-ireland-to-virgin/5106659.article,,
22/07/2016,Sony  Pictures Television,Palladium Fiction,,,Non-EU,EU (non-UK),,,Broadcast,Production,,,Equity Participation,minority,Gaining access to capabilities,Reducing barriers to entry,2016,NA,Broadcast,8,,,
29/07/2016,ITV,Awesomeness TV,,,UK,Non-EU,,,Broadcast,Production,,,Other,,Reducing barriers to entry,Reducing barriers to entry,2016,NA,Broadcast,10,https://www.itvmedia.co.uk/news/itv-and-awesomenesstv-announce-uk-partnership,,
08/08/2016,BBC Worldwide,House Productions,Access Entertainment,,UK,UK,UK,,Distribution,Production,Other,,Equity Participation,25%,Gaining access to capabilities,Reducing barriers to entry,2016,Access Entertainment invests in House Productions,Broadcast,,http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/danny-cohen-backs-tessa-ross-indie/5107290.article?blocktitle=Most-popular&contentID=-1,,
11/08/2016,BBC Worldwide,72 Films,,,UK,UK,,,Distribution,Production,,,Equity Participation,15%,Gaining access to capabilities,Reducing barriers to entry,2016,BBCW invests in 72 Films,Broadcast,,http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/bbc-worldwide-expands-indie-empire/5107374.article,,
11/08/2016,C4 (growth fund),TRX,Sky,,UK,UK,UK,,Broadcast,Distribution,Broadcast,,Equity Participation,,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2016,Channel 4 invests in TRX,Broadcast,,http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/c4-and-sky-back-david-frank-start-up/5107400.article,,
27/08/2016,BBC Worldwide,Two Cities Television,,,UK,UK,,,Distribution,Production,,,Equity Participation,,Gaining access to capabilities,Reducing barriers to entry,2016,BBCW invests in Two Cities TV,Broadcast,,http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/bbcw-buys-into-alex-graham-and-michael-jackson-indie/5108508.article?sm=5108508,,
29/09/2016,BBC Worldwide,Lookout Point,,,UK,UK,,,Distribution,Production,,,Equity Participation,49%,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2016,BBCW invests in Lookout,Broadcast,,http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/bbcw-boosts-lookout-stake/5109866.article?sm=5109866,,
03/11/2016,CG Studio,Nice Biscuits,,,UK,UK,,,Production,Production,,,Merger,,Reducing barriers to entry,Reducing barriers to entry,2016,NA,Broadcast,,http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/techfacils/cg-studio-lumiere-merges-with-post-house-nice-biscuits/5110939.article,,
12/12/2016,Edge Investments,newsflare,,,UK,UK,,,Finance,Production,,,Equity Participation,minority,Gaining access to capabilities,Reducing barriers to entry,2016,NA,Press Release,,http://www.edge.uk.com/news/edge-investments-backs-disruptive-video-marketplace-platform-newsflare.php,,
10/01/2017,All3Media,Two Halves Pictures,,,UK,UK,,,Production,Production,,,Equity Participation,,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2017,All3Media invests in Two Halves Pictures,Press Release,,http://www.all3media.com/News/NewsById?newsId=84,https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/all3media/all3media-backs-fledgling-drama-firm/5112639.article,
11/01/2017,BBC Worldwide,Access Entertainment,Lookout Point,Benchmarkt TV,UK,UK,UK,UK,Distribution,Distribution,Production,,Joint Venture,,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2017,NA,Press Release,,http://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/latestnews/worldwide/2017/Benchmark-Television,,
19/01/2017,C4 (growth fund),Firecrest Films,,,UK,UK,,,Broadcast,Production,,,Equity Participation,,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2017,Channel 4 invests in Firecrest,Broadcast,,http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/firecrest-to-diversify-after-securing-c4-investment/5113902.article,,
23/01/2017,DRG,Wildseed Studios,,,UK,UK,,,Distribution,Production,,,Equity Participation,,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2017,DRG invests in Wildseed,Broadcast,,http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/drg-forges-wildseed-partnership/5114039.article,,
23/01/2017,Sky TV,True North,,,UK,UK,,,Broadcast,Production,,,Equity Participation,51%,Gaining access to capabilities,Reducing barriers to entry,2017,Sky acquires True North,Broadcast,,http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/sky-buys-c4-backed-true-north/5113994.article,http://www.truenorth.tv/news/true-north-receives-major-investment-sky/,
23/01/2017,Sky Vision,Chrysalis Vision,,,UK,UK,,,Distribution,Production,,,Equity Participation,,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2017,Sky acquires Chrysalis Vision,Broadcast,,http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/sky-buys-c4-backed-true-north/5113994.article,,
06/02/2017,Kew Media Group,Content Media,,,Non-EU,UK,,,Distribution,Production,,,Acquisition,,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2017,NA,Broadcast,,http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/content-media-acquired-by-canadian-firm/5114577.article,,
15/02/2017,All3Media,Two Brothers Pictures,,,UK,UK,,,Production,Production,,,Acquisition,,Gaining access to capabilities,Reducing barriers to entry,2017,All3Media acquires Two Brothers Pictures,Press Release,,http://www.all3media.com/News/NewsById?newsId=87,https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/all3media/fleabag-producer-sold-to-all3media/5114804.article,
16/02/2017,BBC Worldwide,Expectation Entertainment,,,UK,UK,,,Distribution,Production,,,Equity Participation,25%,Gaining access to capabilities,Reducing barriers to entry,2017,BBCW invests in Expectation Entertainment,Press Release,,http://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/worldwide/2017/expectation-entertainment-investment,,
28/02/2017,ITV,Tetra Media Studio,,,UK,EU (non-UK),,,Broadcast,Production,,,Acquisition,51%,Gaining access to capabilities,Reducing barriers to entry,2017,ITV invests in Tetra Media Studio,Broadcast,,http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/itv-invests-in-french-indie/5115421.article,,
01/03/2017,TV4 Entertainment,All3Media International,,,Non-EU,UK,,,Production,Distribution,,,Strategic Alliance,,Reducing barriers to entry,Gaining access to capabilities,2017,All3Media allies with TV4 Entertainment,Press Release,,http://www.all3media.com/News/NewsById?newsId=88,http://www.all3mediainternational.com/News/Article/41?pageFrom=0&pageId=0,
02/03/2017,C4 (growth fund),Parable Ventures,The Economist,Undisclosed,UK,UK,UK,UK,Broadcast,Production,Other,Other,Equity Participation,,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2017,Channel 4 invests in Parable,Broadcast,,http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/c4-invests-in-david-wises-vr-indie/5115472.article,,
09/03/2017,Argonon,Barefaced TV,,,UK,UK,,,Production,Production,,,Joint Venture,,Gaining access to capabilities,Reducing barriers to entry,2017,Argonon invests in Bare Faced,Broadcast,,http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/argonon-sets-up-fact-ent-indies/5115681.article,,
09/03/2017,Argonon,Bandicoot,,,UK,UK,,,Production,Production,,,Joint Venture,,Gaining access to capabilities,Reducing barriers to entry,2017,NA,Broadcast,,http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/argonon-sets-up-fact-ent-indies/5115681.article,,
27/03/2017,Access Entertainment,Bad Wolf,,,UK,UK,,,Finance,Production,,,Equity Participation,25%,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2017,Access Entertainment invests in Bad Wolf,Broadcast,,https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/danny-cohen-backs-bad-wolf/5116263.article,,
31/03/2017,Sky TV,Diagonal View,,,UK,UK,,,Broadcast,Production,,,Acquisition,,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2017,Sky acquires Diagonal view,Press Release,,http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/sky-acquires-youtube-sports-network/5116435.article,https://corporate.sky.com/media-centre/news-page/2017/sky_acquires_leading_digital_content_producer_diagonal_view,
11/04/2017,Edge Investments,audioBoom,,,UK,UK,,,Finance,Production,,,Equity Participation,minority,Gaining access to capabilities,Reducing barriers to entry,2017,NA,Press Release,,http://www.edge.uk.com/news/edge-backs-audio-boom.php,,
25/04/2017,Fremantle Media,Duck Soup Films,,,UK,UK,,,Production,Production,,,Equity Participation,25%,Gaining access to capabilities,Reducing barriers to entry,2017,Fremantle  Media invests in Duck Soup Films,Press Release,,http://www.fremantlemedia.com/fremantlemedia-invests-in-scripted-indie-duck-soup-films/,Broadcast 5 May 2017 page 5,
28/04/2017,Tin Roof Media,Outline Productions,,,UK,UK,,,Production,Production,,,Equity Participation,majority,Gaining access to capabilities,Reducing barriers to entry,2017,Tin Roof acquires Outline Productions,Broadcast,3,http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/tin-roof-buys-outline/5116885.article,,
03/05/2017,All3Media,Raw Media,,,UK,UK,,,Production,Production,,,Acquisition,,Gaining access to capabilities,Reducing barriers to entry,2017,All3Media acquires Raw TV and Betty,Press Release,,http://www.all3media.com/News/NewsById?newsId=92,http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/all3media-acquires-raw-and-betty/5117346.article,
03/05/2017,All3Media,Betty,,,UK,UK,,,Production,Production,,,Acquisition,,Gaining access to capabilities,Reducing barriers to entry,2017,NA,Press Release,,http://www.all3media.com/News/NewsById?newsId=92,http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/all3media-acquires-raw-and-betty/5117346.article,
03/05/2017,ITV,World Productions,,,UK,UK,,,Broadcast,Production,,,Equity Participation,majority,Gaining access to capabilities,Reducing barriers to entry,2017,ITV acquires World Productions,Press Release,,http://www.itv.com/presscentre/press-releases/itv-studios-acquires-line-duty-producer-world-productions,http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/itv-buys-world-productions/5117308.article,
07/06/2017,Sony  Pictures Television,Blueprint Television,,,Non-EU,EU (non-UK),,,Broadcast,Production,,,Equity Participation,minority,Gaining access to capabilities,Reducing barriers to entry,2016,NA,Other,,http://deadline.com/2016/03/sony-pictures-television-stake-faye-ward-fable-pictures-1201719789/,,
17/06/2017,Edge Investments,Antidote Productions,,,UK,UK,,,Finance,Production,,,Equity Participation,minority,Gaining access to capabilities,Reducing barriers to entry,2017,Edge invests in Indie Antidote,Broadcast,,http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/indie-antidote-gains-backing-from-edge/5119106.article,,
21/06/2017,ITV,Elk Productions,,,UK,EU (non-UK),,,Broadcast,Production,,,Acquisition,,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2017,ITV acquires Elk Productions,Broadcast,,http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/itvs-lands-major-swedish-indie/5119315.article,,
22/06/2017,Raucous Productions,Primal Media,,,UK,UK,,,Broadcast,Production,,,Strategic Alliance,,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2017,Primal Media and Raucous Productions partnership,Broadcast,,http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/youtube-duo-eye-linear-hits/5119339.article,,
14/07/2017,Endemol Shine,Sharp Jack TV,,,UK,UK,,,Production,Production,,,Other,,Gaining access to capabilities,Reducing barriers to entry,2017,ESG invests in Sharp Jack TV,Broadcast,6,https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/indie-duo-link-up-with-esg-to-score-big-shows/5119881.article,,
20/07/2017,Banijay International,Fearless Minds,,,EU (non-UK),UK,,,Production,Production,,,Joint Venture,,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2017,Banijay launches Fearless Minds,Broadcast,,https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/banijay-plans-series-of-start-ups/5120134.article,http://www.banijay.com/news/banijay-launches-fearless-minds/,
20/07/2017,Banijay International,Blacklight TV,,,EU (non-UK),UK,,,Production,Production,,,Joint Venture,,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2017,NA,Broadcast,,https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/banijay-plans-series-of-start-ups/5120134.article,http://www.banijay.com/news/banijay-launches-fearless-minds/,
04/08/2017,Discovery Communications,Scripps,,,Non-EU,UK,,,Broadcast,Broadcast,,,Acquisition,,Achieving EOS,Achieving EOS,2017,Discovery acquires Scripps,Broadcast,,https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/discovery-eyes-more-deals-after-scripps-acquisitions/5120513.article,,
23/08/2017,Sky TV/HBO,Bad Wolf,,,UK,UK,,,Broadcast,Production,,,Equity Participation,,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2017,Sky and HBO invest in Bad Wolf,Broadcast,,https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/broadcasters/sky-and-hbo-invest-in-bad-wolf/5121604.article,,
22/09/2017,Talkback,Thames,,,UK,UK,,,Production,Production,,,Merger,,Achieving EOS,Achieving EOS,2017,Fremantle Media invests in Talkback,Broadcast,5,https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/fremantle-media/talkback-and-thames-to-merge/5122542.article,https://fremantlemediauk.com/blog/ceo-liam-humphreys-announces-restructure-of-fremantlemedia-uk-unscripted-business/,
29/09/2017,Elephant House Studios,Banjo Television,,,UK,UK,,,Production,Production,,,Equity Participation,,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2017,Elephant House invests in Banjo,Broadcast,,https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/channel-5/c5s-elephant-house-backs-indie/5122738.article,,
06/10/2017,Tinopolis,Thunderclap Media,,,UK,UK,,,Production,Production,,,Equity Participation,,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2017,NA,Broadcast,4,,,
27/10/2017,Critical Content,Renowned Films,,,Non-EU,UK,,,Production,Production,,,Equity Participation,50%,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2017,NA,Broadcast,4,https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/international/us-plans-prompt-trio-of-indie-deals/5123620.article,,
27/10/2017,Zinc Media,Tern TV,,,UK,UK,,,Production,Production,,,Acquisition,,Gaining access to capabilities,Reducing barriers to entry,2017,NA,Broadcast,4,https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/international/us-plans-prompt-trio-of-indie-deals/5123620.article,,
27/10/2017,ITV,Koska,,,UK,UK,,,Broadcast,Production,,,Equity Participation,,Gaining access to capabilities,Gaining access to capabilities,2017,ITV invests in Koska,Broadcast,4,https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/international/us-plans-prompt-trio-of-indie-deals/5123620.article,http://www.itvplc.com/~/media/Files/I/ITV-PLC/Press%20Releases/KOSKA%20Press%20Release%20-%20241017.pdf,
01/12/2017,BBC Worldwide,Various Artists Limited,,,UK,UK,,,Distribution,Production,,,Equity Participation,20%,Gaining access to capabilities,Reducing barriers to entry,2017,BBCW invests in Peep Show,Broadcast,3,https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/bbc/big-bbc-merger-in-spotlight/5124607.article,http://www.4rfv.com/ODUFGYBQUAHL/bbc-worldwide-backs-peep-show-writers-indie.htm,
19/01/2018,Argonon,Like A Shot Entertainment,,,UK,UK,,,Production,Distribution,,,Acquisition,,Gaining access to capabilities,Reducing barriers to entry,2017,Argonon invests in Like a Shot,Broadcast,6,https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/indies/argonon-buys-like-a-shot-and-hires-us-chief/5125574.article,,