Hayley Babcock is a widely respected television executive known for her exceptional mix of creative and business skills, worldwide network of contacts and an expertise in formats.

Ms. Babcock has built strong relationships in the global entertainment industry through holding senior executive positions at 20th Century Fox, Sony Pictures Television, A+E Networks and CBS International in the US as well as RTL Television and Fremantle Media in Germany.

Applying that experience, Ms. Babcock now runs HBMC:Hayley Babcock Media Consulting, which provides clients with market strategy guidance, content development collaboration, format sales, executive producing services and new business development all while utilizing unparalleled skill in bridging the divide between the US and international markets. Current business includes developing and monetizing scripted and non-scripted programming for clients beyond their own territories, crafting and implementing US market strategy and providing guidance on development slates.  HBMC also provides connections between companies to build business collaboration and create new streams of revenue.

A selection of HBMC’s clients: Two Rivers Media (UK),Truly Adventurous (US), Catalyst (Canada), Chatterbox (UK), Ritual Arts (US), Les Mills International (New Zealand) Magnify Media (UK), Vincent TV (Netherlands), Zig Zag Productions (UK), Frantic Films (Canada), A+E Networks (US).

Hayley sits on several industry advisory boards such as Content London, FRAPA and The David Lyle Foundation. She is a member of the Television Academy of Arts and Sciences and has been lead mentor for Horsepower, the Canadian format incubator from Media Ranch and TVA in Canada. 

Speaking on: THE FRAPA SESSIONS: A Masterclass on Formats and Protecting Your IP