Stream Four
Future Outlook
Key influencing factors affecting the future of the fast-moving landscape

Explore the topics in each module:
Module 1
Strategic Planning
Explore how to develop a business strategy, a business plan, and a business case using a variety of tools and techniques.
Key topics include:
- The principles of strategic planning and why they matter
- Three core concepts: business strategy, business plan and business case
- Practical tools and techniques for developing and analysing strategy
- The key principles of financial appraisal
- Managing change through bold thinking and strategic decision-making
- Case study: Only the radical survive (Accenture)
Module 2
Mergers & Acquisitions
Examine the strategic drivers for mergers and acquisitions within Television & Streaming Media, how companies are valued, why companies are bought and sold, and how the deal-making process works.
Key topics include:
- The role of M&A in TV and streaming media, including key deals and emerging trends
- Why companies buy and sell businesses, and the strategic motivations behind acquisitions How businesses are valued, including DCF, NPV and IRR
- How deals are financed, executed and integrated
- What makes a successful deal, from initial approach through to completion
- Practical application and analysis of Comcast’s acquisition of Sky
- Case study: Disney / Marvel
Module 3
Technology
Explore a range of key technologies supporting the sector and ongoing technological advancements.
Key topics include:
- The technologies and standards underpinning TV and streaming media IP, content delivery, cloud computing and the challenge of latency
- How YouTube has transformed the media landscape, reshaped viewing habits and intensified the competition for audience attention
- The growing role of AI, from production workflows to content discovery
- Case study: Accenture – the tech behind tv & streaming
Module 4
The Future of TV
Take a future-facing look at how Television and Streaming Media may evolve in response to changing viewer behaviour, and further evolution of the competitive landscape.
Key topics include:
- Perspectives and predictions from some of the industry’s most respected leaders on the future of TV and streaming
- The key trends, opportunities and challenges shaping the industry
- How changing technology, audiences and business models are transforming the industry
- How to develop informed views and identify opportunities in an evolving market
Module 5
Leadership & Personal Development
Hear from current TV leaders about what makes a great leader in the sector and what they are looking for in the next generation. Apply some tools to undertake your own self-assessment to help plot and navigate your career path and journey.
Key topics include:
- Different leadership styles and the attributes needed for success
- A structured framework for self-reflection and personal development
- Practical frameworks for setting clear goals and milestones
- Using the Merrill-Reid matrix to understand different personality types, bring out the best in others and build high-performing teams
- Insights from industry leaders on the qualities that drive leadership success
Explore Stream Four case studies
Only the radical survive: strategies for the future
Executive search: Identifying key leadership attributes
Disney/Marvel Acquisition: Superheroes in the Magic Kingdom
Inside the stack: the tech behind TV & streaming media
End of Stream Four learner feedback
“I thoroughly enjoyed the Future of TV and Leadership modules. It was inspiring hearing the thoughts of our industry leaders”
Series Producer Director, BBC Studios
“The Technology module provided a really helpful background to a side of the industry I have not had much exposure to.”
Senior Legal Counsel, All3Media International
“I most enjoyed Mergers & Acquisitions – we 're going through a merger and I lead a team so it's been very helpful”
SVP Insight, All3Media
“I found the AI module very interesting. It clearly showed how rapidly AI is reshaping television, from content discovery and personalisation to production workflows and audience insights”
Line Producer, Optomen
“The future-facing content felt really useful”
Executive Producer, North One
“Strategic Planning was particularly valuable, both for creatives less familiar with business thinking and those in more commercial roles. Technology was also one of the most useful, as it underpins everything we do.”
TV Strategy, Development & Acquisitions Consultant
“The modules on Technology and The Future of TV were incredibly enlightening - and the bonus of having the Leadership and Personal Development module at the end has sent me off feeling very positive and motivated.”
MD & Co-Founder, Pica Pica Films
Thanks to all the organisations who contributed to Stream Four, including:
Stream Four
Future Outlook
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Explore the topics in each module:
Module 1
Strategic Planning
Explore how to develop a business strategy, a business plan, and a business case using a variety of tools and techniques.
Key topics include:
- The principles of strategic planning and why they matter
- Three core concepts: business strategy, business plan and business case
- Practical tools and techniques for developing and analysing strategy
- The key principles of financial appraisal
- Managing change through bold thinking and strategic decision-making
- Case study: Only the radical survive (Accenture)
Module 2
Mergers & Acquisitions
Examine the strategic drivers for mergers and acquisitions within Television & Streaming Media, how companies are valued, why companies are bought and sold, and how the deal-making process works.
Key topics include:
- The role of M&A in TV and streaming media, including key deals and emerging trends
- Why companies buy and sell businesses, and the strategic motivations behind acquisitions How businesses are valued, including DCF, NPV and IRR
- How deals are financed, executed and integrated
- What makes a successful deal, from initial approach through to completion
- Practical application and analysis of Comcast’s acquisition of Sky
- Case study: Disney / Marvel
Module 3
Technology
Explore a range of key technologies supporting the sector and ongoing technological advancements.
Key topics include:
- The technologies and standards underpinning TV and streaming media IP, content delivery, cloud computing and the challenge of latency
- How YouTube has transformed the media landscape, reshaped viewing habits and intensified the competition for audience attention
- The growing role of AI, from production workflows to content discovery
- Case study: Accenture – the tech behind tv & streaming
Module 4
The Future of TV
Take a future-facing look at how Television and Streaming Media may evolve in response to changing viewer behaviour, and further evolution of the competitive landscape.
Key topics include:
- Perspectives and predictions from some of the industry’s most respected leaders on the future of TV and streaming
- The key trends, opportunities and challenges shaping the industry
- How changing technology, audiences and business models are transforming the industry
- How to develop informed views and identify opportunities in an evolving market
Module 5
Leadership & Personal Development
Hear from current TV leaders about what makes a great leader in the sector and what they are looking for in the next generation. Apply some tools to undertake your own self-assessment to help plot and navigate your career path and journey.
Key topics include:
- Different leadership styles and the attributes needed for success
- A structured framework for self-reflection and personal development
- Practical frameworks for setting clear goals and milestones
- Using the Merrill-Reid matrix to understand different personality types, bring out the best in others and build high-performing teams
- Insights from industry leaders on the qualities that drive leadership success
Explore Stream Four case studies
End of Stream Four learner feedback
“I thoroughly enjoyed the Future of TV and Leadership modules. It was inspiring hearing the thoughts of our industry leaders”
Series Producer Director, BBC Studios
“The Technology module provided a really helpful background to a side of the industry I have not had much exposure to.”
Senior Legal Counsel, All3Media International
“I most enjoyed Mergers & Acquisitions – we 're going through a merger and I lead a team so it's been very helpful”
SVP Insight, All3Media
“I found the AI module very interesting. It clearly showed how rapidly AI is reshaping television, from content discovery and personalisation to production workflows and audience insights”
Line Producer, Optomen
“The future-facing content felt really useful”
Executive Producer, North One
“Strategic Planning was particularly valuable, both for creatives less familiar with business thinking and those in more commercial roles. Technology was also one of the most useful, as it underpins everything we do.”
TV Strategy, Development & Acquisitions Consultant
“The modules on Technology and The Future of TV were incredibly enlightening - and the bonus of having the Leadership and Personal Development module at the end has sent me off feeling very positive and motivated.”
MD & Co-Founder, Pica Pica Films
Thanks to all the organisations who contributed to Stream Four, including:
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