Videoage International August-September 2021

18 Four Decades of Int’ l TV Biz August/Sept. 2021 V I D E O A G E Challenges didn’t spare Mongolian TV in 2013, and NATPEMiami struggled to attract Europeans and U.S. domestic syndicators. The year 2014 saw some challenges take a well-deserved respite with the introduction of MIP Cancun, a good MIPCOM, a rewarding AFM, and a promising ATF. 2015 could best be described by the fact that Turkey’s productions became the 900-pound gorilla in international TV arenas, presenting an overwhelming challenge to sales of LATAM telenovelas. The following year, the industry saw challenges in the realm of sports TV rights, with U.S. TV drama sales, and in the formats business. (Continued on Page 20) 2013 2015 2014 2016