Scotland’s STV is continuing to build its production suite by investing in former Channel 4 exec Joe Churchill’s new digital outfit, Fan Club.
At the same time, the commercial network is bringing its linear and streaming services together in one unit, while its CEO says there is “no ceiling” for international growth at production wing STV Studios.
In a deal announced at a Capital Markets Event this morning in the UK, STV has taken a minority stake in Fan Club for an undisclosed amount, taking the number of indie producers in its stable to 22.
Fan Club differs to the others in that it’s positioned as a branded content specialist that focuses on turning brands into broadcasters, developing channel identities and content strategies and growing audiences on brands’ owned and operated channels.
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