TIM-Online™ has proven to be a useful tool for programme policy (budget allocation, time slot programming, target audience positioning, etc.) at every stage of the media production process:
   
  1. Content Creation (pre-/concept-test)
    Even during the editing/cutting process, TIM-Online™ helps producers and programme creators find the right balance between content, speed, structure, narrative and emotional appeal in their productions.

    TIM-Online™ results can be used as interactive image polls to make (live) current affairs programmes and (political) debates more visually attractive.

    Advertisers and media production companies use TIM-Online™ to verify both the correct positioning of product placements and the recognition and rating of any non-spot advertising within a (sponsored) programme.
     
  2. Content Packaging (post-/pilot-test)
    TIM-Online™ offers both programme sellers and buyers valuable strength/weakness-analyses of the production on offer. Consequently, TIM-Online™ results serve as underlying evidence in their commercial negotiations on, among others, programme positioning and distribution of time slots.
     
  3. Content Delivery (monitor/benchmark)
    After programme distribution, TIM-Online™ serves as an important tool to monitor programme quality and performance, both for public and commercial broadcasters. Additionally, TIM-Online™ investigates the effectiveness of the synergy between programme content and related website content.

    TIM-Online™ can also be used as a Media Performance Monitor, where media coaches closely study the media performances of politicians, captains-of-industry and spokespersons in order to adjust where necessary.
The illustration on this page ('Stages of the media production process') is based on: J. Steemers: Changing Channels, The Prospects for Television in a Digital World, London, University London Luton Press, 1998, page 40 and the Dutch 'Rapport van Commissariaat van de Media: Mediaconcentratie in Beeld 2001: Concentratie en pluriformiteit van de Nederlandse media 2001', page 16 – see also this link (in Dutch).  

To request a quotation or a live demonstration of TIM-Online™, please contact us. We would be happy to discuss how we can deploy TIM-Online™ for your projects.

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