New Europe Market (NEM)

This year’s NEM in Dubrovnik was arguably the best in the event’s history to date. Certainly from a news perspective, Broadband TV News was able to report on important developments at Telekom Austria, Discovery and Vivacom. The conference sessions, including one on Big Data moderated by Broadband TV News, also provided valuable insights into the current state of the TV industry in CEE and perhaps even more importantly its direction of travel.

Media professionals from across Europe are gathering in Dubrovnik for the New Europe Market conference which will take place until June 15. NEM 2017 officially opened its doors with beautiful Sunset Q&A on NEM rooftop with Bull star from NBC Universal Studios, Michael Weatherly.

NEM guests had the chance to hear first-hand about a new project - a travel log called „Croatia's Finest“, sponsored by Podravka. Dhruv Baker, British MasterChef winner, explained the path to the taping of this soon-to-be-seen series that consists of 20 episodes. „Croatia's Finest“ will show the culinary and tourist side of Croatia, pointing out the best of Croatia's nature in places like Zagreb, Brač, Virovitica and other beautiful places.

The day was concluded in the old town, at the beautiful club Lazareti, where VICE not only hosted a party to remember, but also surprised the attendees with exclusive information for the region. Dimitra Kontogianni, Managing Director for VICE Serbia, exclusively announced VICE will soon expand to our region, and will be available in almost all the countries of the Balkan region.

But old TV can resist the Netflix attack, according to Christoph Mainusch, CEO of Central Europe Media Enterprises, the largest broadcaster in Central and Eastern Europe. “Linear TV is stronger than ever! 90 percent of TV viewing (in Central and Eastern Europe) is still linear!” Mainusch said, pointing to figures that show that traditional TV players have so far been the winners in the digital revolution.

After sharing their experiences with authors in this debate moderated by Ankica Jurić Tilic, producer and co-founder of Kinorama, the surprise was given by Tom Fontana, writer, producer and showrunner, who seized the moment and announced that he is working on the new series Killing Fields, a reality show with scenes of unsolved murders and which will visit the places of the events.

On the evidence of what I saw earlier this week in Dubrovnik, New Europe Market (NEM) has a promising future. Launched only a couple of years ago and still very much finding its feet, NEM nevertheless delivered. In particular, the conference side of the event included some panel discussions that provided invaluable insights into the CEE market from a truly local, though high level, perspective.

Tim Daly, co-star of the CBS Studios International hit TV series Madam Secretary, is set to join TV industry professionals in Dubrovnik, Croatia, in June for one of central Europe's biggest television content markets - NEM 2015!

For the past two editions this event brought together professionals in the field of IPTV and cable distribution, television, production, marketing agencies, as well as all leading media figures to discover enormous potential in the region. More than 250 companies from all over the world found NEM as a unique market to broaden possibilities and opportunities and to get acquainted with colleagues, exchange ideas, learn from each other and start new partnerships.

The legendary seat of rulers governing Seven Kingdoms, known as The Iron Throne, has arrived to renowned Croatian city and is displayed in front of grandiose Sponza Palace. The Throne came to Dubrovnik as a part of New Europe Market Conference.

All markets are unique, including the markets within the CEE region. We are seeing a lot of consolidation, in comparison to other markets that are already a lot more consolidated. You have the persistence of some tough economic times and a concern among incumbent pay-TV platforms regarding over-the-top media mobility and new viewer demands that will impact and change the market.

Television, cable and advertising executives from across Europe and the U.S. gathered Wednesday to look at ways of boosting business in south-east Europe. The New Europe Market (NEM) – the first television industry conference and market held in the region, draws together key players in a region that is one of the hottest emerging markets in Europe.

Mr. McLeod (Managing Director for Emerging Markets, Universal Networks International) explained that even as platforms change, great storytelling, compelling plot and emotional connection are what attract viewers. Content truly is the key.