DLT Entertainment, the independent television production and distribution company, has announced the acquisition of Juniper Productions, expanding its portfolio in the factual programming space.Juniper Productions was founded by Samir Shah, who recently stepped down from the company to take up the role of BBC Chair. Shah’s leadership at Juniper Productions led to a slate of award-winning content, making it a key player in the British television landscape.Current productions by Juniper include the shows Politics London and Politics South East for the BBC, as well as The Political Slot for Channel 4. Both shows will continue to be produced under the Juniper banner with commissions taking them into 2025.“We are thrilled to welcome Juniper Productions into the DLT Entertainment family,” said Donald Taffner Jr., President of DLT Entertainment.”Samir has built an exceptional company with a remarkable reputation for delivering high-quality content. We have a wonderful benchmark in which to build on this legacy and continue producing outstanding programming that reflects the strengths and values of both DLT and Juniper. We look forward to continuing production of Politics London and Politics South East next year with the same production team making for a seamless transition.”Samir Shah and wife Belkis said: “We are delighted that DLT have taken ownership of Juniper. Donald has a terrific vision for the future of Juniper. And we are sure Juniper will thrive and prosper under his guidance. DLT’s commitment to Juniper’s core values of impartiality, creativity and accountability was important to us and we have no doubt that Juniper will continue to deliver journalism of the highest order”Jerry Thomas, Series Editor for Politics London, added: “The acquisition by DLT Entertainment opens up new opportunities for us to expand our reach and enhance the quality of our programming. We are eager to work alongside DLT to continue delivering top-tier political coverage to our audiences.”The acquisition of Juniper Productions is effective immediately. Juniper will continue to operate from its Lant Street offices in London. Finacial details were not disclosed.
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Thursday 15 August 2024
Advanced Television: DLT Entertainment acquires Juniper Productions
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