Read this: Independent TV producers 'forced to sign unfair deals' with WPP - Media - theguardian.com
Summary: McVay said the problem first started to emerge about three years ago and that Channel 5, with the smallest programming budget of the main terrestrial broadcasters, was particularly prone. He added that programming deals done directly with broadcasters saw indies keep all rights beyond a limited window, allowing for the channel that commissioned the show to repeat it. At times, this can mean difficult negotiations with media owners around volumes and pricing but GroupM is no different from any other media agency in that respect. - theguardian.com
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