Tim Dams

Tim Dams is a journalist and editor with over 20 years experience covering the TV, film, advertising, digital and technology industries for publications including Broadcast, Televisual, Screen International, Variety, The Guardian and Media Week.

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Video streaming services are set for success. Here's how to invest

The pandemic has accelerated the shift from television to on-demand platforms. Follow the eyeballs, says Tim Dams.

7 Jan 2022

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Cinema stocks: a happy ending at the box office

Cinemas have been battered by lockdowns and the surge in streaming options. But don’t write them off, says Tim Dams

17 May 2021

Stockmarkets

ITV takes on the streaming giants

Britbox, ITV’s new subscription video-on-demand service, will compete with Netflix and Amazon.

29 Oct 2019

Stockmarkets

Which stocks will shine in the golden age of television?

Television is undergoing profound change as the battle for popular programmes intensifies. Which producers and streaming platforms will win the conten…

1 Aug 2019

Stockmarkets

Has Netflix won the battle for your television screen?

Netflix has successfully disrupted the market with its film and TV streaming service. Can rivals such as Disney and Amazon catch up? Tim Dams assesses…

10 Jan 2019

Stockmarkets

Don’t unplug the TV – old media will have the last laugh yet

In recent years, the big story in the advertising industry has been the soaring market share of digital disruptors such as Facebook. But the Mad Men o…

10 May 2018

Economy

A beginner’s guide to becoming a movie mogul

Investing in film offers attractive tax breaks – but hits are few and far between. Tim Dams looks at how to maximise your chances of making your money…

5 Apr 2018