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Programme AcquisitionAlpha Media was formed by Michael Stern and Penny Harris in 2007.
Alpha Media provides strategic, client focussed and cost effective services to the media industry with respect to both long term and short term projects.
Alpha Media consults to clients working across a broad spectrum of the media industry including production companies, licensing companies, broadcasters and digital media distribution companies.
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Channel StrategyPenny Harris
Penny has over 20 years experience working in the media industry.
Penny is one of the leading acquisition executives in the UK specialising in content acquisition, channel strategy and new channel launches across both linear and digital platforms.
Penny now consults to a number of major media companies both in the UK and US including Channel 5, Channel 4, Travel Channel, Vodafone, Viacom and NBC Universal.
Michael Stern
Michael is a lawyer qualified in both New South Wales and England and Wales and commenced his legal career with the prestigious Australian law firm Allens Arthur Robinson.
Following 5 years in private practice Michael moved to the commercial side of the media business holding senior legal and business affairs positions with Storm Group Plc, Virgin Media (formerly Flextech Plc) and Entertainment Rights Plc.
Through Alpha Media, Michael provides legal, business affairs and business development services to production companies, licensing companies, linear and digital distribution companies and broadcasters.
Michael is also affiliated to the Singapore media and entertainment law practice of Samuel Seow Law Corporation.
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Channel StrategyAlpha Media is able to provide consultancy services including
- Content acquisition including programme review, advising on programme pricing and deal negotiation.
- Channel strategy including advising on channel format and programming requirements, identifying new territories and "gaps in the market".
- Legal and Business affairs for programme production and distribution including negotiating talent agreements, production agreements, distribution agreements and licensing and merchandising agreements.
- Advice on issues related to music rights and clearances.
- Securing production financing and deficit financing.
- Business development with respect to co-production opportunities both locally and globally.
- Exploitation of programming and ancillary rights.
- IP rights reviews for the purposes of valuation, acquisitions and disposals.
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Legal and Business AffairsAs an independent company with significant contacts, experience and expertise Alpha Media is perfectly positioned to provide professional, cost effective and time efficient services to clients in the business of linear and digital broadcasting, audio-visual content production and exploitation.
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Business Development"As Head of Acquisitions at Channel 4 Penny was responsible for a series of complex deals, acquiring for a portfolio of channels and operating a budget of around £150m. She has a clear editorial viewpoint, an encyclopaedic understanding of the marketplace and excellent relationships across the industry. She is without doubt a player you would always want on your team."
"I’ve had the pleasure of working with Penny Harris for the better part of a decade now, having met Penny when she oversaw Sky One’s acquisitions, and drove ‘tough but fair’ bargains. Since then I’ve watched, impressed, how Penny has helped a variety of media businesses through different tasks, on each occasion demonstrating a remarkable ability to absorb the requisite business information, understand the relevant company’s culture, and drive virtually immediate benefit for her client and its content partners. Penny is without doubt a consummate professional with a broad understanding of the content and media businesses… and charming to boot"
"As Director of Business Development, EMEA at Microsoft I have now hired Michael 4-5 times for varying durations: 2 weeks to 8 months. On each project Michael has delivered excellent results, always ensuring he represents the best interests of Microsoft whilst still enabling the partners to feel valued. Michael is not only the consummate professional but a great team member, reliable, fun and personable. Always a solid support to have on the team and I would recommend"
"I have worked with Michael on two projects over the years. Currently Alpha Media looks after much of the Business and Legal Affairs work for Happy Films and Bookaboo. Not only does he do this with experience, depth of knowledge and total professionalism, but also with much fun and humour. Carefully looking after my interests, in a way that keeps everyone happy, is invaluable"
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IP ReviewContact Us
Michael Stern
email: michael.stern@alphamediaUK.comPenny Harris
email: penny.harris@alphamediaUK.com
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Programme AcquisitionAlpha Media was formed by Michael Stern and Penny Harris in 2007.
Alpha Media provides strategic, client focussed and cost effective services to the media industry with respect to both long term and short term projects.
Alpha Media consults to clients working across a broad spectrum of the media industry including production companies, licensing companies, broadcasters and digital media distribution companies.
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Channel StrategyPenny Harris
Penny has over 20 years experience working in the media industry.
Penny is one of the leading acquisition executives in the UK specialising in content acquisition, channel strategy and new channel launches across both linear and digital platforms.
Penny now consults to a number of major media companies both in the UK and US including Channel 5, Channel 4, Travel Channel, Vodafone, Viacom and NBC Universal.
Michael Stern
Michael is a lawyer qualified in both New South Wales and England and Wales and commenced his legal career with the prestigious Australian law firm Allens Arthur Robinson.
Following 5 years in private practice Michael moved to the commercial side of the media business holding senior legal and business affairs positions with Storm Group Plc, Virgin Media (formerly Flextech Plc) and Entertainment Rights Plc.
Through Alpha Media, Michael provides legal, business affairs and business development services to production companies, licensing companies, linear and digital distribution companies and broadcasters.
Michael is also affiliated to the Singapore media and entertainment law practice of Samuel Seow Law Corporation.
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Channel StrategyAlpha Media is able to provide consultancy services including
- Content acquisition including programme review, advising on programme pricing and deal negotiation.
- Channel strategy including advising on channel format and programming requirements, identifying new territories and "gaps in the market".
- Legal and Business affairs for programme production and distribution including negotiating talent agreements, production, distribution agreements and licensing and merchandising agreements.
- Advice on issues related to music rights and clearances.
- Securing production financing and deficit financing.
- Business development with respect to co-production opportunities both locally and globally.
- Exploitation of programming and ancillary rights.
- IP rights reviews for the purposes of valuation, acquisitions and disposals.
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Legal and Business AffairsAs an independent company with significant contacts, experience and expertise Alpha Media is perfectly positioned to provide professional, cost effective and time efficient services to clients in the business of linear and digital broadcasting, audio-visual content production and exploitation.
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Business Development"As Head of Acquisitions at Channel 4 Penny was responsible for a series of complex deals, acquiring for a portfolio of channels and operating a budget of around £150m. She has a clear editorial viewpoint, an encyclopaedic understanding of the marketplace and excellent relationships across the industry. She is without doubt a player you would always want on your team."
"I’ve had the pleasure of working with Penny Harris for the better part of a decade now, having met Penny when she oversaw Sky One’s acquisitions, and drove ‘tough but fair’ bargains. Since then I’ve watched, impressed, how Penny has helped a variety of media businesses through different tasks, on each occasion demonstrating a remarkable ability to absorb the requisite business information, understand the relevant company’s culture, and drive virtually immediate benefit for her client and its content partners. Penny is without doubt a consummate professional with a broad understanding of the content and media businesses… and charming to boot"
"As Director of Business Development, EMEA at Microsoft I have now hired Michael 4-5 times for varying durations: 2 weeks to 8 months. On each project Michael has delivered excellent results, always ensuring he represents the best interests of Microsoft whilst still enabling the partners to feel valued. Michael is not only the consummate professional but a great team member, reliable, fun and personable. Always a solid support to have on the team and I would recommend"
"I have worked with Michael on two projects over the years. Currently Alpha Media looks after much of the Business and Legal Affairs work for Happy Films and Bookaboo. Not only does he do this with experience, depth of knowledge and total professionalism, but also with much fun and humour. Carefully looking after my interests, in a way that keeps everyone happy, is invaluable"
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IP ReviewContact Us
Michael Stern
email: michael.stern@alphamediaUK.comPenny Harris
email: penny.harris@alphamediaUK.com