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SPT Business Overview November 27, 2012
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Sony Pictures Television
Business Overview Sony Pictures Television Production Distribution & Ad Sales Networks
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SPT Organization Overview
Steve Mosko President, Sony Pictures Television Andy Kaplan President, Worldwide Networks Andrea Wong President, Int’l Production John Weiser President, Distribution Michael Davies President, Embassy Row Corii Berg Sr. EVP, Production Business Affairs Harry Friedman Executive Producer Zack Van Amburg President, Programming Jamie Erlicht President, Programming Keith LeGoy President, Distribution Amy Carney President, Ad Sales, Strategy & Research Chris Elwell EVP, Distribution Business Operations Paula Askanas EVP, SPT Communications Sheraton Kalouria EVP and Chief Marketing Officer 3
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Organizational Change
Pursued opportunities to drive organizational change around strategy, structure, processes and culture that drive sustainable growth Merged Domestic and International TV into one Worldwide TV Business Eliminated regional matrix reporting structures Consolidated Business Affairs under one head (Corii Berg) Consolidated Marketing under one head (Sheraton Kalouria) Consolidated Research under one head (Mumford and now Amy Carney) Consolidated Contract Sales/Rights Admin under one head (Chris Elwell) Consolidated International Production Format Sales under International Distribution Reorganized and transformed a small start-up user generated dotcom (Grouper) into a multi-platform digital network projected to deliver a revenue contribution of $113mm in FY 16
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Talent Development Leveraged our high performing/high potential internal talent to create organizational agility in responding to shifting business objectives and market conditions globally in addition to providing individual growth opportunities Donna Cunningham – EVP Operations – International Production (moved from Culver City to Miami to London) Maria Smirnova – Managing Director International Production Russia & Ukraine Mike Wald – EVP Distribution EMEA (moved from Culver City to London) Jane Dockery – SVP Distribution Global Formats Ed Louwerse – SVP Production Management, Distribution Selina Nederhand – VP Distribution LATAM (moved from the Netherlands to Miami) James Farrell – SVP Distribution, Japan (moved from Canada to Japan) Simon Bathe – Executive Director Digital Distribution LATAM (moving from Germany to Miami ) Kylie Munnich – SVP Distribution LATAM (moved from Australia to the UK ) Mark Young – SVP Distribution Australia/NZ (moving from UK to Australia) Angel Orengo – EVP Distribution Asia (moved from Miami to Hong Kong) Superna Kalle – SVP Networks & GM Sony Movie Channel Kate Marsh – SVP Western Europe – Networks Lyle Stewart – SVP CEEMA – Networks Amy Carney – President Ad Sales, Strategy and Research (moving from NY to Culver City) Sheraton Kalouria – EVP and CMO Marketing Philip Martzolf – EVP Syndication Sales Flory Bramnick – EVP Cable Sales
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Talent Acquisitions Effectively increased organizational capability with key strategic hires Andrea Wong – President International Production (Lifetime Networks) Wayne Garvie – EVP & Chief Creative Officer International Production (All3Media) Veronica Pimstein – SVP Creative International Production – Miami (Univision) Kevin Byles – SVP Distribution – Canada (AVTEL Media Communications Inc) Lucia Cottone – SVP Development & Current Programming – Networks (Lifetime Television) John Rossiter – General Manager AXN HU – Networks (HBO) James Smith – SVP Digital Ad Sales – Crackle (Disney Interactive Media Group) Rene Santaella – General Sales Manager – Crackle (Disney Interactive Media Group) Jeff Meier – SVP Programming Sony Movie Channel (Lionsgate Entertainment)
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Television Business is Growing
SPT EBIT projected to grow at a rate of 15% CAGR SPT Consolidated EBIT Networks – Networks projected to have an EBIT CAGR of 23% across the plan, expected to break earnings records in each year. The growth comes from all regions across the world as newer channels mature to profitability and more mature channels grow or maintain their margins U.S. Production– EBIT projected to grow 21% over the plan from $290MM to $351MM driven by a pipeline of programming sold to SVOD and Off-net syndication International Production – International Production projected to have an EBIT CAGR of 78% across the plan. Moderate organic growth from existing operating companies is supplemented by EBIT contributions from recent acquisitions Left Bank and Silver River as well as the inclusion of a hit format starting in FY15 $859 15% CAGR $765 $625 $564 553 FY13 Frcst FY14 Current FY15 Current FY16 Current
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Sony Pictures Television
Revenue and EBIT – Today and Tomorrow ($MM) ($MM) Revenue EBIT Note: EBIT excludes monetization of $11MM in FY13 and 3NET EBIT of ($6MM) in FY13 and ($2MM) in FY16.
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U.S. Production
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What We Do Well, Where We Need Improvement- U.S. Production
What we do really well What we need to improve Receive consistently strong pilot orders, pilot to series conversions and series renewal rates Launch and monetize cable dramas Grow series on air on a modest development budget Produce a broad range of diversified content, including for new media Align production and financial goals Combine business strategy with entrepreneurship and creativity Position SPT as most entrepreneurial TV studio Develop broadcast network hits Keep a broadcast drama on the air Collaborate better with International Production in development/exploitation of scripted and unscripted formats Lead assertively in control of production costs and in improving series economics vis-à-vis network buyers
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U.S. Production: Forecast
Projected Earnings Growth Revenue EBIT ($MM) Current Series, Pilots & Development Costs Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy! & Daytime Dramas Embassy Row Library
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U.S. Production: Organization Overview
Steve Mosko President, Sony Pictures Television Jamie Erlicht President, U.S. Programming Zack Van Amburg President, U.S. Programming Holly Jacobs EVP, U.S. Reality & Syndication Programming Suzanne Patmore Gibbs EVP, U.S. Drama Development Glenn Adilman EVP, U.S. Comedy & Animation Dawn Steinberg EVP, U.S. Talent & Casting Helen Verno EVP, U.S. MOWs / Minis Steve Kent Sr. EVP, U.S. Format Production Kim Rozenfeld EVP, U.S. Current Programming Ed Lammi EVP, U.S. Production
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SPT Timeline: 2005 – 2012 (excluding Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy
SPT Timeline: 2005 – 2012 (excluding Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy!, Days of Our Lives, Young & The Restless) Community sold to SVOD and Cable SPT achieves 39 Emmy nominations 4 new series premiering on all 4 major broadcast networks Rules sold in syndication in 97% of U.S. 7 shows on 2011 primetime fall schedule (most since 2002) SPT has broadcast programming on 6 of 7 nights of the 2011 fall schedule Highest volume year in SPT history with 13 stand-alone profitable series Three primetime broadcast reality series SPT has more new broadcast comedy series than any other studio Rules of Engagement becomes primetime’s #2 comedy SPT becomes the #1 producer of scripted cable series SPT achieves 29 Emmy nominations 25 series The Shield becomes SPT’s first cable-to-cable series sale; $32MM Charlie’s Angels Pan Am Unforgettable Necessary Roughness Re-Modeled Substitute Breaking In Franklin & Bash Happy Endings The Big C Nate Berkus Community Rules of Engagement Shark Tank The Sing-Off The Boondocks Breaking Bad Damages Drop Dead Diva Hawthorne Justified Rescue Me Dr. Oz Newlywed Game 2011–2012 24 series 14 $(86)MM SPT successfully launches Dr. Oz Rescue Me sells into U.S. syndication and has an ultimate profit of $55MM Happy Endings Mad Love Mr. Sunshine Breaking In Plain Jane The Big C Franklin & Bash Nate Berkus Community Rules of Engagement Shark Tank The Sing-Off The Boondocks Breaking Bad Damages Drop Dead Diva Hawthorne Justified My Boys Rescue Me Newlywed Game Dr. Oz 2010–2011 22 series 14 $(85)MM Mob Doctor Last Resort Made In Jersey Save Me The Job Men At Work Masters of Sex Client List Pyramid Franklin & Bash Happy Endings The Big C Necessary Roughness Community Rules of Engagement Unforgettable Shark Tank The Boondocks Breaking Bad Damages Drop Dead Diva Justified Substitute Dr. Oz Newlywed Game Only studio to get a new series on each of the 5 broadcast networks 2008–2009 17 series Sit Down, Shut Up The Unusuals The Beast Newlywed Game Judge Karen Rules of Engagement Spider-Man Til Death 10 Items or Less The Boondocks Breaking Bad Damages My Boys Rescue Me The Shield Judge David Young Judge Hatchett 8 $(63)MM 2009–2010 17 series Brothers Community Shark Tank The Sing-Off Drop Dead Diva Hawthorne Justified Make My Day Dr. Oz Rules of Engagement Til Death The Boondocks Breaking Bad Damages My Boys Rescue Me Newlywed Game 12 $(72)MM 2007–2008 17 series Canterbury’s Law Cashmere Mafia Power of 10 Spider-Man Viva Laughlin Breaking Bad Damages Judge David Young Rules of Engagement Til Death 10 Items or Less The Boondocks My Boys Rescue Me The Shield Judge Hatchett Judge Maria Lopez 15 $(78)MM 16 series Big Day Heist Kidnapped Rules of Engagement Runaway Til Death 10 Items or Less My Boys Judge Maria Lopez Greg Behrendt The Boondocks Huff King of Queens Rescue Me The Shield Judge Hatchett 11 series Book of Daniel Emily’s Reasons Love Monkey Beautiful People The Boondocks King of Queens Huff Rescue Me Strong Medicine The Shield Judge Hatchett 2005–2006 2006–2007 2012–2013 Pilots Inv. Pool 16 $(81)MM 16 $(96)MM 9 $(80)MM
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Current Series, Pilots & Development Costs: Challenges and Opportunities
MRP Assumptions Challenges Opportunities Grow a steady pipeline of programming sold to SVOD and off-net syndication: Last Resort, Happy Endings, Justified Premier 3 new broadcast network series every year with 1 returning every year for multiple seasons Premier 2 new cable series each year with all returning for multiple seasons Keep shows on network to reach syndication Compete to get shows commissioned, networks pressured to use their own studios Receive proper promotion from networks Produce programming that responds to the evolving consumer viewing habits Combat decline in broadcast network total output (26 this season vs. 30 last season) and new series pick-ups (-3) Broadcast networks struggle in the ratings and addition complications arise due to Live vs. Live + Delayed viewing (i.e. VOD, DVR) Invest in A-list writers, directors and producers for future drama / comedy / unscripted development Develop series with broad international appeal with globally marketable talent to sell in the US and abroad Grow international revenue through exploring co-production opportunities and maximizing tax credits Improve production cost controls Position SPT at the forefront of the burgeoning subscriptions VOD market (Netflix, DirecTV) to sell and develop series Further identify and develop businesses around Shark Tank, Dr. Oz, and Queen Latifah
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Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy
Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy!, Daytime Dramas: Challenges and Opportunities MRP Assumptions Challenges Opportunities Keep these 4 series on air through the MRP period with little change in economics over the period Renew with IGT in FY16 Maintain viewership levels and high licensing fees for mature assets in the face of declining syndicated television viewing Maintain viewer loyalty when on-air talent retires Continue to grow despite the lack of direct control over domestic and international sales organizations at CBS Produce programming that responds to the evolving consumer viewing habits Extend brands into cable and digital through ancillary programs Sports Jeopardy!, Rock and Roll Jeopardy! and/or Kid's Wheel Expand brands into other arenas including physical gaming devices (slot machines), branded lottery tickets and other technologies Exploit digital rights in numerous categories online and on multiple devices Establish an international gaming platform using the branded shows with the anticipation of legalization of digital gaming in the U.S.
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Embassy Row: Challenges and Opportunities
MRP Assumptions Challenges Opportunities Develop docu-reality series, talent-based, and real-life competitions Grow international revenue through exploring opportunities and maximizing tax credits Shift product mix towards IP / owned series which grow from 6 to 10 over the MRP period Produce programming that responds to the evolving consumer viewing habits Develop broad appeal series Utilize capacity (work-for-hire projects have lower margins) Grow IP / owned series production with limited development fund Capture additional opportunities for unscripted programming on certain networks Develop broad appeal series / minimize work-for-hire Build a West Coast based unscripted development brand
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Library: Challenges and Opportunities
MRP Assumptions Challenges Opportunities Grow distribution revenue Receive premium pricing on aging assets Appeal to changing consumer preferences and viewing habits Expand integration / collaboration with International Distribution for maximum global impact of U.S. product Monetize library through expanded distribution into new platforms (SVOD, FOD) Continue to identify new distribution windows/opportunities through robust sales planning
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International Production
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What We Do Well, Where We Need Improvement- International Production
What we do really well What we need to improve Expand footprint of international production businesses Enter growth markets (e.g., Russia, LATAM) Streamline production administration and collaboration within and across territories Develop global hit format Achieve scale and pipeline in major format generating territories (UK, Netherlands, Scandinavia) Foster a more creative culture across the organization Collaborate better with U.S. Production in the development/exploitation of scripted and unscripted formats
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International Production: Forecast
Int’l Production Projected Revenue and EBIT Note: EBIT excludes FY13 monetization of $11MM
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International Production: Organization Overview
Steve Mosko President, Sony Pictures Television Andrea Wong President, Int’l Production Wayne Garvie Chief Creative Officer Donna Cunningham EVP Operations Astrid Quentill SVP & MD – Germany Mary Chan VP Production – Asia Nathalie Civrais SVP Production – France Open SVP & GM – Latin America / U.S. Hispanic Maria Smirnova MD Production – Russia and Lean M Jeff Lerner SVP, Scripted Dev & Production Ziad Kebbi President, SPT Arabia
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International Production: Challenges and Opportunities
MRP Assumptions Challenges Opportunities Achieve moderate growth from existing operating companies supplemented by EBIT contributions from recent acquisitions Left Bank and Silver River Assume a hit format starting in FY15 Assume $50MM annual investment fund for FY14-FY16 Excel in an increasingly competitive marketplace Operate in a challenging economic climate in key markets Continue to exploit Millionaire, develop a stable base of other successful formats Make more focused and sustained investment in development, executives, producers, production companies, and new content especially in the UK Foster a more creative culture to develop intellectual property by: Realigning the organization, including a new President and a creative head Combining the print sales and format sales teams to better serve our buyers Creating a strategically centralized development fund Implementing a competitive incentive plan Simplify admin, operational process Explore opportunities in emerging markets
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U.S. Distribution and Ad Sales
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What We Do Well, Where We Need Improvement- U. S
What We Do Well, Where We Need Improvement- U.S. Distribution and Ad Sales What we do really well What we need to improve Distribute TV and movies using a product- centered approach: customized release plans and windowing across platforms for different types of TV series and features Manage sales planning, forecasting, analytics and business affairs Collaborate across SPT groups and SPE divisions Ensure that Distribution deals support and coordinate with Networks carriage deals Leverage TV deals for home video deals where clients are in both businesses Rep inventory for PlayStation Position SPT as a syndication and ad sales leader outperforming others in market Leverage traditional TV ad sales along with digital inventories/platforms (FearNet, PlayStation) Improve coordination with Networks and Finance Improve coordination between ad sales and syndication sales
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U.S. Distribution & Ad Sales: Forecast
U.S. Distribution Projected Revenue and Profit Contribution U.S. Ad Sales Projected Revenue and Profit Contribution
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U.S. Distribution and Ad Sales: Organization Overview
Steve Mosko President, Sony Pictures Television John Weiser President, U.S. Distribution Amy Carney President, Ad Sales, Strategy & Research Thanda Belker EVP, U.S. Pay & TV Sales Flory Bramnick EVP, U.S. Cable Stuart Zimmerman EVP, Ad Sales Richard Burris EVP, Strategic Planning & Analysis Phil Martzolf EVP, U.S. Syndication Sales Alan Daniels SVP, Distribution Planning Travis Howe SVP, Digital Ad Sales Chris Kiriakatis SVP, Digital Ad Sales David Mumford EVP, Planning & Research
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U.S. Distribution: Challenges and Opportunities
MRP Assumptions Challenges Opportunities Increase feature library sales through Strategic use of driver inventory to leverage broad package sales Hyper-targeted offerings with premium pricing Multiple nonexclusive buyers and bulk buys to drive low-rated product Leverage SVOD licensing and strategic product planning for U.S. channel carriage Project revenue and corresponding profit contribution swings based on release timing, size of theatrical slate and timing of off-net syndication avails (e.g., Rules of Engagement, Community, Happy Endings) Maintain Starz relationship after spin-off and deal with uncertainty regarding Starz’s original programming strategy Achieve substantial library targets in a challenging marketplace Renegotiate Starz output deal Sell library film and TV series into non-exclusive subscription deals Split library windows, license multiple rights, structure non-exclusive deals Sell slate carve-out windows utilizing more aggressive inventory tracking and planning Develop consistent flow of first-run product with top talent
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Ad Sales: Challenges and Opportunities
MRP Assumptions Challenges Opportunities Drive additional revenue for first run through pricing increases and advertiser integrations Increase share in TV market upfront Expand list of advertisers for 30s / 10s Sell at levels of 70% or higher in upfront and sell remaining inventory at premium CPMs Grow within the limits of available shows Compete for limited opportunities for 3rd party ad sales representation Achieve projected pricing despite volatility in U.S. ad market and aging series Diffuse volatility in TV ad revenue market by growing a strong digital base Drive additional revenue for first run through advertiser integrations Expand current base of advertisers for :30s and :10 to off-nets Find new 3rd party representation opportunities Continue to support cable / network properties through Branded Entertainment Develop and pioneer high value-rich media placements on connected devices
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International Distribution
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What We Do Well, Where We Need Improvement- International Distribution
What we do really well What we need to improve Execute strong output agreements for film and TV Align with U.S. production better than competition Leverage across media/lines of business with large consolidated buyers on behalf of transactional, SVOD and traditional TV Collaborate on transactional businesses with SPHE Improve and streamline marketing, business affairs, planning and admin support Integrate format and program sales
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International Distribution: Forecast
Strong and consistent growth Int’l Distribution Projected Revenue and Profit Contribution ($MM)
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International Distribution: Organization Overview
Steve Mosko President, Sony Pictures Television Keith LeGoy President, Int’l Distribution Ed Louwerse SVP, Product Management Paul Littman SVP, Global Sales Mike Wald EVP, Distribution EMEA Alex Marin SVP, Distribution, Latin America Angel Orengo EVP, Distribution, Asia/Pacific Kevin Byles SVP, Distribution, Canada
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International Distribution: Challenges and Opportunities
MRP Assumptions Challenges Opportunities Drive TV product revenue growth through sustained delivery of network dramas Invest in International Distribution Drive revenue pipeline through new market entrants Establish stronger relationships in key markets Handle shifts in feature film slate Ensure we keep rights to key revenue-driving feature film franchises Access to breakout / hit drama Broaden scope of broadcaster relationships to explore English language, European content, co-production opportunities Exploit opportunities for distribution into new platforms (SVOD, FOD) Close long-term deals in key markets Focus on select emerging markets to expand SPT’s presence and better capitalize on opportunities (Netherlands, Scandinavia, Poland, Hungary, South Africa) Broaden scope of broadcaster relationships to explore English language, European content and co-production opportunities
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Networks
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What We Do Well, Where We Need Improvement- Networks
What we do really well What we need to improve Launch new channels, move early in growth markets Grow revenue and EBIT Establish Crackle as a market leader in its category Strengthen network brands and programming identities for existing channels Build a bouquet of digital networks Focus on hit shows, especially for mature networks (e.g. GSN, SET Brazil/LATAM)
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Networks: Forecast Projected Earnings Growth
EBIT projected to reach over $500 million in FY16, projected to grow at a 23% CAGR over the MRP period As a result of recent investments, North America and Europe projected to grow as a percentage of Networks’ EBIT from 24% in FY13 to 36% in FY16 ($MM) EBIT Margin: 17.4% 16.7% 18.2% 19.5%
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Networks: Organization Overview
Steve Mosko President, Sony Pictures Television Andy Kaplan President, Worldwide Networks Eric Berger EVP, Digital Networks Marie Jacobson EVP, Programming & Production Masao Takiyama SVP, Japan George Chien SVP, Networks, Asia Superna Kalle SVP, GM, Sony Movie Channel & Cine Sony Bob Billeci EVP, Technical Operations T.C. Schultz EVP & MD, Latin America Ricky Ow EVP, Singapore Kate Marsh SVP, Western Europe Lyle Stewart SVP, Central EMEA
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Networks: Challenges and Opportunities
MRP Assumptions Challenges Opportunities Grow in all regions across the world as newer channels mature to profitability and more mature channels grow or maintain their margins Focus next 18 months on maximizing efficiencies in existing operations Increase investment in Crackle U.S. advertising and technical infrastructure Grow ad revenues despite the global pressure on ad sales driven by macro economy Operate under economic volatility and political uncertainty in Latin America Develop growth strategies for smaller up-and-coming territories Keep content costs in line Launch channels in new and existing territories Increase investment in Crackle U.S. ad and technical infrastructure Maximize value in Crackle US and expand internationally (Latin America, UK, Canada) Expand SPTL Asia facility to service EMEA channels Consider portfolio synergies with GSN Grow digital through new or add-on acquisitions
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Closing
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Other Ideas for Change SPHE Management of the Lot Outside financing
AMC Expand Embassy Row west coast Ad Sales synergies Airline sales
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