By Ebony, Alana and Tyler

Fremantle is one of the world’s largest and most successful creators, producers and distributors of outstanding entertainment brands

Facts about Fremantle Created in 2001 They have production offices in 23 countries Create multi-platform content Distribute more than 20,000 hours of content in 200 territories Leading independence provider of quality kids and family content Nearly 10,000 hours of programming per year Roll out more than 60 formats Manage over 300 individual titles

Entertainment Brands X Factor Britain's Got Talent The Price is Right Neighbours Hole in the Wall Take Me Out How Clean is Your House?

Fremantle have a relationship with a wide range of producers such as BBC, Channel 4, ITV and SYCO

SYCO SYCO Entertainment was founded in 2002, and it is one of the world’s leading global music, film and television production companies that hold responsibility for some of the world’s most successful TV and music companies in the world. Some of the major artists that have record labels with SYCO are One Direction, Ella Henderson, Susan Boyle and Little Mix.

Ownership Global Companies Works globally with 46 TV channels and 29 radio stations in 9 different countries Owned by the RTL group (the leading European entertainment network) It was created in 2001 They have relationships with a range of producers such as the BBC, ITV and Channel 4

Public Service & License Fee Channels such as the BBC are run by public service This means they get their money by license fee and the council They are not funded by adverts The BBC have a responsibility to produce balanced programming for all viewers ITV is fuelled by adverts It costs £145.50 for a colour and £49.00 for a black and white TV Licence. Fremantle represents a wealth of TV and non-TV brands. Licensing opportunities include sponsorship, online, customer products and live events.

Income We have researched how Fremantle receives their income, but we could only find information on license fee. This may be due to the company's confidentiality contract.

We have each researched a TV show managed by Fremantle.

A popular Australian soap opera First aired March 1985 Featured many actors such as Kylie Minogue, Jason Donavon, Heath Ledger and Margot Robbie Watched in over 60 countries around the world including Norway, Belgium, the UK and the US

A global sensation Responsible for the worlds most successful global TV and music franchises Over 350 million viewers have watched the X Factor format worldwide since it launched in 2004 Largest television talent competition in Europe Successfully produced in over 40 different places around the world

Began in 1956 In 2013, this show was the highest rated daytime show in the country Success in more than 30 countries The show’s producers begin planning each episode months in advance, and they start at the end, with the showcases.

Fremantle media labels: Boundless- encompassing factual entertainment including: the apprentice, escape to the country and grand designs. Euston Films- reputation for ground breaking drama. Retort- specialises in scripted comedy. Thames- entertainment genre Newman Street- drama inspired by real people. Talkback- comedy entertainment such as: never mind the buzzcocks and celebrity juice. Shotglass Media- works across all labels creating and producing on and off air activities.

Fremantle media have created ground breaking campaigns with Ford, Unilever, Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Samsung, Domino’s, Ubisoft, Skype, TalkTalk, Best Buy and more, and have expanded these relationships from TV to multiple platforms, live events and retail partnerships.

Fremantle have a live business and transfers programmes into a range of live formats including exhibitions, theme park attractions and stage shows. Examples include the award winning Grand Designs Live and the hugely successful stage tour of Birds of a Feather.

Independent Fremantle has an independent local radio station. They struggle for independenceFremantle lost its status when it was taken over by the European broadcasting conglomerate RTL nearly three years ago this move that could automatically rule out there independence because a German company also owns 65% of channel 5. Their aim is to be the UK’s most innovative creative content business. It is a formerly independent production company called talkback Thames.

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