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Insight TV, which operates a suite of factual channels, has reached a deal to acquire Off the Fence’s assets, with some key staff being retained in the transaction while the outfit’s in-house production arm is being shuttered.<\/p>\n

\u201cBoth Insight TV and Off the Fence were founded on a shared belief in the transformative power of storytelling and are aligned in their mission to deliver visually stunning, emotionally resonant content to global audiences,” said Insight TV\u2019s CEO, Viktoriia Tkachenko. “We\u2019re happy to share that Off the Fence will continue to operate as a distinct brand within the same group, serving as a springboard for further growth, collaboration and innovation. Having worked closely together since 2020, particularly across our INWILD and INTRAVEL channels, this move deepens our shared commitment to delivering premium factual content on a global scale.\u201d<\/p>\n

Bo Stehmeier, CEO of Off the Fence, added: \u201cThe move brings together clear complementary aspects of both businesses that are crucial in an adapting media environment. In the very near future, we will be able to offer a complete set of services and partnerships for the factual storytelling community, its audiences and brands. Like OTF, Insight TV is passionate about connecting global audiences through inspiring narratives and authentic real-life content.\u201d<\/p>\n

At the end of June, Off the Fence, majority owned by ZDF Studios since 2019, entered bankruptcy proceedings.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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