Concise Media announces 2-year contract extension with Bauer Media

16/02/2026

Concise Media today confirms an extension of its current Share Audit contract with Bauer Media to the end of 2027.

Kevin Waller, CEO and founder of Concise comments: “We have been working with Bauer for more than 12 years and have a very productive and strong working relationship with Simon and his team, so we are delighted with their ongoing commitment to Concise.”

Simon Kilby, Managing Director of Bauer Media Advertising adds: “We believe that Concise is the ideal commercial partner for us and provide a high level of added value, so it’s a natural step to extend our contract for another two years.

Concise Media is delighted to announce the successful renewal of its audit contract with Sky Media, following a rigorous competitive pitch and full procurement assessment.

The renewal reflects Sky Media’s confidence in Concise Media’s independence, technical capabilities, and dedication to deliver robust, transparent audit services in a highly complex media trading environment.

Kevin Waller, Founder & CEO of Concise Media, commented:

“We’re extremely proud to have retained Sky Media’s audit business after such a thorough and demanding review process. The assessment challenged every aspect of our service, methodology and team, and the outcome is a strong endorsement of the work we do. Sky sets a very high bar, something we respect, and we look forward to continuing our partnership with a great team.”

Founded in 2012, Concise Media is a leading professional services and research provider within the UK media market, working with broadcasters, publishers, digital platforms, and content owners to deliver independent insight, assurance, and consultancy analysis.

We look forward to continuing our work with Sky Media and supporting their commercial objectives in the years ahead.

Concise Media is delighted to announce that it has agreed a new multi-year extension of its share audit partnership with News UK, running through to the end of 2028.

Commenting on the extension, Kevin Waller, Founder & CEO of Concise Media, said:

“It’s been a pleasure working with Chris Amor and the team at News for more than 10 years. This extension reflects the commitment, trust, and collaboration that both parties share. In a challenging market, we remain focused on ensuring our services continue to meet the evolving needs of the business.”

Chris Amor, Trading Director at News UK , added:

“Concise Media continues to deliver significant value and exceptional service delivery for the News UK business. We look forward to developing this partnership further going forward.”

Concise Media is excited to announce a new partnership with Legacy Media, the global leader in Consensus ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) ratings and information services.

Kevin Waller, CEO and Founder at Concise comments: “We are continually striving to develop solutions and services that anticipate and serve evolving market needs, and having robust ESG strategies and practices in place has become vital to manage successful businesses, and secure future business, across the media industry. Working with Andy Power and the Legacy team will add another important dimension to Concise’s extensive services, data and knowledge offering across assurance, research and consultancy.”

Andy Power, CEO and Founder at Legacy, adds: ” At Legacy, we leverage ESG intelligence to transform media investment and drive lasting positive change. Partnering with Concise amplifies the reach of our ESG platform, Olive, bringing transparent data to major media companies and brands. With clearer insights into their media supply chains, Concise’s clients can drive meaningful, measurable impact.”

Legacy is a certified B-Corporation and its data aggregation system assesses the ESG impact of businesses, guiding corporate and investor decisions to improve ESG performance and advance global sustainability.

Since launching in 2012, Concise Media has established itself as a leading professional services and research provider within the UK media market. The company’s extensive client roster covers the depth and breadth of the industry, from the largest players to the up-and-coming ones to watch. Concise’s comprehensive services offering is complemented by the ongoing development of tools, solutions and partnerships to help clients overcome challenges and optimise their business performance.

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Concise Media is thrilled to announce that is has agreed a deal to become Channel 4’s share audit partner.

Kevin Waller, Founder and CEO of Concise Media: “What a fantastic way to end the year, we are absolutely delighted to announce this news. It follows a competitive pitch and a significant amount of groundwork to deliver a proposition to Channel 4 that meets with the demands of their business in such a challenging market. We are excited to be working with Ed and the team and look forward to a successful 2025”.

Since its founding in 2012, Concise Media has experienced substantial growth and has established itself as a leading professional services and research provider within the UK media market. The company’s client roster includes prominent names such Sky Media, ITV, News UK, DMG Media, Global, Bauer, Wireless, Reach Solutions, ESI Media, Warner Bros.Discovery, TNT Sports, Paramount, RTÉ, Virgin Media Television, Digital Cinema Media, Viacom, BBC Studios, Columbia Pictures, All3Media, Lionsgate, Narrative Entertainment, Studio Lambert & Honey Bee Media.

Concise Media is delighted to announce a new multi-year extension to its current share audit contract with Mail Metro Media, until the end of 2026.

Kevin Waller, Founder and CEO of Concise Media comments: “It has been a pleasure working with Harry, John, and the team at Mail Metro Media for the past two years. This contract extension is testament to the focus and effort both parties have invested in the relationship. These are challenging times, so we will work to ensure that our services continue to fully address the needs of Mail Metro Media going forward”.

Harry Simpson, Trading Director at Mail Metro Media adds: “It’s been of huge benefit to the business working with Concise Media over the past couple of years. We’re delighted to partner with the team that helps us ensure accurate media spend and look forward to continuing our great working relationship.”

Since its founding in 2012, Concise Media has experienced substantial growth and has established itself as a leading professional services and research provider within the UK media market. The company’s client roster includes prominent names such Sky Media, ITV, News UK, Mail Metro Media, Global, Bauer, Wireless, Reach Solutions, ESI Media, Warner Brothers Discovery, TNT Sports, Paramount, RTÉ, Virgin Media Television, Digital Cinema Media, Viacom, BBC Studios, Columbia Pictures, All3Media, Lionsgate, Narrative Entertainment, Studio Lambert & Honey Bee Media.

London, UK – November 2024 – Concise Media is excited to announce the launch of Watchr, its innovative VOD consumption & insights platform.

Watchr is designed to help broadcasters, content creators, media owners, and advertisers better understand how VOD is consumed.

This powerful tool enables users to monitor and analyse how content is consumed across all major streaming platforms. Watchr offers detailed insights into what, how, where, and when audiences engage with content, and the value it generates.

With dynamic, easy-to-navigate dashboards and automated reports delivered straight to your inbox, Watchr provides comprehensive insights in the following key areas:

Content Consumption

Analyse VOD & SVOD programme viewing by time of day
Detailed insight into scheduled broadcasts, catch-up content, archive BVOD and SVOD
Heatmaps highlighting program and genre performance

Programme Performance

Track top-performing episodes and series
Monitor cross-platform content consumption
Compare new releases vs. library content and key title performance

Content Valuation

Commercially evaluated by trading experts, drawing on the most accurate sources
In-depth airtime analysis, valuation, and commercial profile strength
Revenue delivery by show and platform

Total Screen Time

A complete picture of ‘Total Identified Viewing’
Monitor KPIs for broadcasters (linear & BVOD), SVOD, and video-sharing platforms
Portfolio, channel, streamer & service ranks

Concise would love the opportunity to show you a demo and see how we could customise it to help you in your business, please contact Sam Randoll: sam@concisemedia.co or 01823 216187.

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Concise Media is delighted to announce a new multi-year extension to its share audit contract with News UK.

Kevin Waller, CEO and Founder of Concise comments: “This is fantastic news for the business and is testament to the hard work that both teams, at News UK and Concise, have put in during the course of our 10 year relationship. News UK is a progressive and advanced business and I’m looking forward to working with Chris Amor and the team as the industry landscape continues to change and challenge.”

Founded in 2012, Concise has enjoyed a significant growth over the past 4 years and has become the go-to professional services business within the UK media market. Concise Media works with clients including Sky Media, ITV, News UK, DMG Media, Global, Bauer, Wireless, Reach Solutions, ESI Media, Warner Bros.Discovery, TNT Sports, Paramount, RTÉ, Virgin Media Television, Digital Cinema Media, Viacom, BBC Studios, Columbia Pictures, All3Media, Lionsgate, Narrative Entertainment, Studio Lambert & Honey Bee Media.

For more information about Concise Media Consulting and how we can help your business, please visit our website www.concisemedia.co or call us on 020 3950 0310 to talk to one of the team.

Concise Media, a leading professional services business within the UK media market, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Jason Talley as Consulting Partner.

Jason brings with him a wealth of Commercial and Trading expertise garnered from his extensive experience working with Media Owners in various sectors including TV, Digital, Publishing, and Audio. His background also includes substantial strategic consultancy experience, collaborating with both Media Owners and Advertisers. In his new role, Jason will spearhead Concise Media’s extension of market leading Compliance, Assurance and Consultancy Services into new categories.

Reflecting on his appointment, Talley remarked; “Concise has established itself as the go-to professional services business for Media Owners, offering Assurance, Consultancy, and Research Solutions to a wide base of blue chip clients. I am excited to extend these services to new areas, assisting Clients in setting up and optimising successful collaborations with their business partners.”

Kevin Waller, CEO and Founder of Concise Media, commented; “Our Chairman John Litster and I have had the pleasure of knowing and working with Jason in the past and have known him for many years. We are thrilled to collaborate once again to grow our business further, expanding our services footprint to meet client expectations and demands. With several new business wins already in 2024, Concise are excited by the opportunities this will bring.”

For more information about Concise Media Consulting and how we can help your business, please visit our website www.concisemedia.co or call us on 020 3950 0310 to talk to one of the team.

Concise Media is delighted to announce the renewal of a new multi-year agremeent with Virgin Media Television. The agreement will cover Virgin Media Television’s media share audit.

Kevin Waller, Founder of Concise Media comments: “We are delighted to be extending Concise’s partnership with Virgin Media Television having worked closely with them over the last few years.

Founded in 2012, Concise has enjoyed a significant growth over the past 4 years and has become the go-to professional services business within the UK media market. Concise Media works with clients including Sky Media, ITV, News UK, DMG Media, Global, Bauer, Reach Solutions, ESI Media, Warner Bros.Discovery / TNT Sports, RTÉ, Virgin Media Television, Digital Cinema Media, Viacom, BBC Studios, Columbia Pictures, All3Media, Narrative Entertainment, Studio Lambert & Honey Bee Media.