Workflow Consulting
For Media and Entertainment
Bespoke Solutions
That Drive Efficiency & Revenue
Strategic Consulting
for media transformation
Led by co-founders Yives Reed and Jon Lee, Media Minds Consulting brings 50+ years of combined expertise to complex media workflow challenges.
We don't provide generic advice. We develop bespoke solutions tailored to your specific operations, technology stack, and business goals.
Who we help:
Production Companies
Build efficient content management, distribution workflows and monetisation opportunities.
Post Production Companies
Optimise facility workflows, technology selection, and cloud migration.
Broadcasters and Content Owners
Design Production Asset Management systems and supply chain optimisation.
Media Technology Companies
Develop custom tools and integrations that create competitive advantage.
Our Approach
Proven method of advice
Deconstruction
Breaking a business or strategy down into its constituent parts, interviewing the people involved, and identifying what works and what's broken.
Optimise
A 360 review and a clear report back to the business on the opportunities for change - highlighting the gains and risks.
Stakeholder Engagements
We help you think of all the possible questions and answers to achieve common goals and objectives for your business
Formalize and plan for change by providing everything from step-by-step guides, training, through to creating RFI's / RFP's.
We provide a toolkit to select suitable partners and technologies and, optionally, to be integral to the solution's implementation.
Process
Deliver
Media Asset Management
(MAM) Design and Implementation
Design and implement systems to manage your content lifecycle:
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Requirements gathering and workflow mapping
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Technology evaluation and selection
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System architecture design
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Implementation management
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Integration with existing tools
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Team training and change management
Example: Designed Production Asset Management system managing 500K+ assets for an international production company, enabling 250+ users across multiple productions.
Supply Chain Optimisation
Doing more for less
Streamline content creation to delivery:
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Workflow analysis and bottleneck identification
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Process redesign and automation opportunities
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Technology stack evaluation
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Cloud migration strategy
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Vendor and partner integration
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Cost reduction initiatives
Technology Selection
& RFI/RFP
Expert guidance through complex vendor decisions:
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Requirements definition
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Market research and vendor identification
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RFI/RFP creation and management
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Evaluation criteria and scoring
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Vendor demonstrations and negotiations
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Contract review and award
Custom Tool Development
Focused design
Build proprietary solutions for competitive advantage:
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Workflow automation tools
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Integration bridges between systems
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Custom reporting and analytics
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API development and integrations
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Proof-of-concept prototyping
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Full production implementation
Facility Build and Design
& RFI/RFP
Complete post production facility projects:
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Facility design and space planning
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Technology selection and procurement
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Installation and integration management
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Testing and commissioning
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Team recruitment and training
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Launch and optimisation
Strategic Advisory Retainers
Fractional expertise to suit your business
Ongoing strategic guidance:
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Monthly strategy sessions
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Technology landscape monitoring
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Opportunity identification
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Problem-solving and decision support
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Industry connections and introductions
Recent Projects
From ideas to delivery
UK Post Production Company
Challenge: Facility design and technology selection for a new build.
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Solution: Complete tender process, vendor evaluation, implementation management
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Result: Facility opened on time, in budget, fully operational
International Production Company
Challenge: 500K+ assets across multiple productions with no unified system.
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Solution: Designed and implemented a cloud-based PAM system
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Result: 250+ users, streamlined workflows, significant time savings
Recent Projects
From ideas to delivery
Stock Footage Startup
Challenge: Technology selection and key hires for new business
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Solution: Technology tender process, implementation, talent acquisition
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Result: Successful launch, operational within 6 months
UK Post Production Company
Challenge: Business relaunch and repositioning
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Solution: Complete business strategy, rebranding and talent acquisition
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Result: Successful market repositioning and growth
Why Media Minds Consulting
✓ Practical Experience - We've built and operated what we advise on
✓ Vendor Neutral - We recommend what works, not what pays commission
✓ Proven Methodology - Tested approach refined over dozens of engagements
✓ Integrated Services - Access to our Technical Services and Archive Intelligence when needed
✓ Results Focused - Links seamlessly to Archive Intelligence
✗ You want generic industry reports or research
✗ You need immediate tactical execution (use our Technical Services)
✗ You're looking for the cheapest option (we're premium priced for a reason)
✗ You're not ready to actually implement recommendations
Not right for you if
Ready to transform your workflow?
Questions? hello@media-minds.ai