RTS Boss Theresa Wise Talks Landing David Beckham & Ted Sarandos For Next Week’s Buzzy Convention, And How Industry Confab Could Finally Precede “New Normal” After Years Of “Volatility”
deadline.comEXCLUSIVE: Next week will see one of the buzziest RTS conventions in recent years as the likes of David Beckham, Ted Sarandos and Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight take to the stage in London.
Helmed by this year’s principal sponsor Netflix, the great-and-the-good of the UK TV industry will gather Tuesday for an event that could signal a “new normal” after years of “volatility,” according to RTS CEO Theresa Wise, who spoke to us in advance of the confab.
Since 2020, the industry has been beset by global shocks including the Covid-19 pandemic, Ukraine War, Hollywood strikes and recession, leading to an era of boom and bust that has shaken the sector to its core. “A little predictability” may finally be on the horizon, Wise said, which should come to the fore at RTS London. “I hope this will set out people’s idea of what [the new normal] looks like,” she added. “This all starts with what demand looks like.
And then the supply side [of the industry ] can adjust a bit more adeptly.” Wise rejected the notion that broadcasters and streamers could have better managed the boom and bust, pointing out that the majority of the volatility of the past few years has been “way beyond TV’s control.” While RTS London will address these big topics head on with speakers including the heads of all major broadcasters plus Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy, Wise said she hopes the convention will focus on the positive, with a theme titled ‘Keeping our creative edge’. “One never wants to be complacent but we are known for great storytelling, powerful creative individuals and great shows,” added Wise. “We are aware that the industry has had a tumultuous time and want to acknowledge that while being positive and forward looking.” With that in
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