MEDIA

Why top media companies choose Barclays
For 22 years we have been helping our media customers do the creating while we take care of the finances. That’s why 65% of the top 40 UK independent TV production companies** and over 30% of the top 50 ad agencies*** bank with us.

We understand the media industry
We know all the major industry bodies. We have superb media contacts. And we understand the issues you face. This helps us broker ideas and add value to your business.

Our Relationship Directors focus solely on these sub-sectors:

• Content production
• Intellectual property finance
• Film and TV production finance
• Post-production finance
• Marketing services
• TV & radio broadcast
• Publishing industry
• Facilities management.

We work closely with media sector experts
Our fully integrated relationship banking team is based in the heart of London’s Soho. And we have media specialists across the UK to support your business wherever you are.

Dedicated support team
As a Barclays Commercial Bank customer, you’ll receive a dedicated Relationship Director who can structure solutions for your business.

Many of our Relationship Directors have an average of 20 years’ experience in finance and bring a wealth of industry knowledge to your business.

You will also receive a dedicated relationship support team to take care of your primary day-to-day banking needs.

Contact
Sean Duffy, Head of Technology, Media & Telecoms
 Email: Sean Duffy
 

	Industry Resources
			Technology, Media and Telecoms Industry Forum - A Summary (172KB)

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**Broadcast Top 40 Indies 2008
***Kingston Smith Top 50 Ad Agencies 2007

Cash Management and Trade
Whether trading internationally or domestically, our specialist team and range of products from international trade finance to working capital solutions can help your business succeed.

Deposits and Liquidity
Our savings and investments product range allows your cash to work as hard as possible for you and your business.

Global Coverage
Our global commercial network supports business operating multi-nationally or looking to trade overseas for the first time.

Industry Specialists
Expertise across a variety of industries from manufacturing and technology, to restaurants and law firms.

International Business and Foreign Exchange
With a range of import and export services and foreign exchange options, we offer a wealth of international experience and are ready to help.

Online Banking
Make payments, manage your account and deal in foreign currency with our wide range of online banking services.

Raising Finance
We offer a range of capital raising options from loans and commercial mortgages to sales finance, asset funding and leasing solutions.

Risk Management 
With our dedicated teams we can help you manage your FX, interest rate, inflation and credit risk giving you greater control over your equity derivatives and commodity and energy hedging.