MIPCOM, the world’s audiovisual content market, which closed October 9 saw increased business despite the current crises. Early figures point to almost 14,000 visitors, with an impressive 4,566 buyers, an increase of 8% over last year. Increased attendance was particularly strong from Russia and the Middle East.
MIPCOM Junior which preceded the main event, saw a [...]

According to the figures released by Reed Midem in Paris, this year’s MIPCOM was the best yet, with 13,371 people attending – 17% more than last year. Significantly, international buyers were up 10% up on last year. Things look good for the “content” business.

TV is set to remain the most important entertainment format for some time – and certainly if the Entertainment Master Class has anything to do with it. Launched during MIPCOM, this event is intended as a launch pad for new TV production and direction talent. The international format academy is an initiative of the Potsdam-based [...]

India’s importance as an audiovisual producer has been growing steadily over the past ten years, reflected in the 70+ Indians that are currently at MIPCOM in Cannes. According to The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), revenues from television industry alone are expected to grow from $4.2 billion to $11 billion by [...]