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How to Prepare Your Landing Page for Publisher Deals (Like BBC-YouTube Partnerships)

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2026-02-10

8 min read

Make your landing page agency-ready: reels, rights, analytics pack and a contact microsite that wins publisher deals in 2026.

Stop losing deals because your page looks like a hobby blog

If you're a creator, influencer or indie studio pitching to broadcasters or networks — from a BBC-YouTube partnership team to a commissioning editor at a streamer's development arm — you need a landing page that looks and behaves like an agency-ready portfolio. Broadcasters move fast in 2026: they're scouting transmedia IP, bespoke shortform partnerships, and creator-led formats. If your landing page can't answer two questions in 15 seconds — "What is this show/IP?" and "Can I license or partner with this?" — you risk being skipped.

Executive checklist: What a publisher-ready landing page MUST show (quick scan)

Clear hero with one-line proposition — show the show, the format, and the ask (co-pro, license, commission)
Episode reels and highlights — short lead reel (60–90s) plus 3–5 full episode excerpts
Rights & chain-of-title summary — one-page matrix for territories, exclusivity, and windows
Analytics pack — concise metrics and trends (audience, retention, revenue)
Contact microsite — custom domain, single CTA, downloadable one-sheet and contact form
Technical delivery — broadcast-friendly files, captions, thumbnails, and proxy links
One-sheet & pricing guide — simple licensing asks and availability

Why this matters in 2026 (brief context)

Late 2025 and early 2026 saw broadcasters accelerate creator partnerships: the BBC and YouTube negotiations reported in January 2026 underline a key shift — public broadcasters want bespoke creator formats for owned YouTube channels, while agencies and transmedia studios (like the Orangery signing with WME) are packaging IP for cross-platform deals. That means commissioning teams expect creator pages to read like agency submissions: rights first, clean deliverables, and proof of audience.

Variety reported in January 2026 that the BBC and YouTube were in talks on bespoke shows — a reminder that publishers now often approach creators as development partners rather than simple talent hires.

Step-by-step: Build an agency-ready landing page

1. Start with a concise hero and value proposition

Commissioners scan fast. Your hero section should answer:

What is the format? (Series/shorts/documentary/IP)
What are the episode lengths and cadence? (e.g., 8 x 10–12m shorts)
What is the ask? (Commission, partnership, license, co-pro)

Example hero copy: 'Travel Tech: A 6x10m YouTube series exploring micro-innovations that change travel — available for co-pro or exclusive YouTube commission. 60–90s reel below.'

2. Present reels like a broadcaster would expect

Your reels are the single most-consumed asset. Provide:

Lead Reel (60–90s): compelling highlight reel with a clear beginning, mid, end and a title card that includes runtime and episode index.
Episode Excerpts (3–5): 90s–3m clips taken from different episodes to show range and repeatability.
Full Episode Proxies: password-protected MP4 links or streaming proxies (720p/1080p) for viewing — make sure your streaming experience is tight and optimized for conversion (live stream conversion).

Technical checklist for reels:

Website stream: H.264 MP4 for web, 1280x720 or 1920x1080 adaptive
Delivery for commissioners: ProRes 422 HQ or DNxHD for broadcast delivery on request
Include burned-in timecodes for full episodes and provide separate unburned masters if requested
Include captions/subtitles (SRT & VTT) and 3–5 representative thumbnails (1280x720) — and follow a metadata checklist so discoverability and AI indexing work properly (metadata and stems).

3. Pack an Analytics Pack that tells a story

Don’t dump raw numbers. Create a 1–2 page analytics summary PDF and an attached data appendix. Include:

Key metrics: views, average view duration, audience retention curve for representative episodes
Audience profile: geography (top 5 countries), age/gender, device type
Growth signals: 3–6 month trends for views, subs, watch time
Monetization: revenue streams (ad revenue, paid features, sponsorships), CPMs or RPMs when available
Engagement: comments per 1k views, click-through rates on CTAs, shares
Top performing assets: episodes, clips, and timestamps that drive retention

Showing trendlines (month-on-month growth) and a short interpretation (2–3 bullet points, e.g., 'audience in UK grew 40% after series 2, retention improved after new opener') makes your analytics actionable. Consider privacy-friendly rollups as part of the pack — privacy-first analytics are increasingly important (safety & privacy for creators).

4. Make rights and clearance immediate and readable

Commissioners hate ambiguity around rights. Provide a single-page rights matrix up front and a downloadable legal bundle. Your rights summary should include:

Chain-of-title: who owns the IP and any producers or co-creators
Underlying rights: are scripts, music, logos, or book rights cleared for licensing?
Territories: global, UK-only, EU, etc.
Exclusivity: exclusive, non-exclusive, or windows (e.g., 6-month exclusive window on YouTube)
Formats & platforms: linear broadcast, SVOD, AVOD, YouTube, OTT apps
Merchandising & sublicensing: reserved or negotiable
Clearances: music licenses, stock assets, talent releases (attach PDFs)

Deliverables to upload on the page: chain-of-title PDF, signed talent release PDFs, music cue sheets, and your standard licensing terms one-pager.

5. Build a clean contact microsite: one page, one goal

Your contact microsite should be a fast, single-scroll page hosted on a custom domain (example: yourname.media or showname.tv) with a secure contact funnel. Design and content checklist:

Hero with show title, runtime, and one-line ask
Lead reel embedded or streaming proxy with password protection for full episodes
Download buttons: one-sheet PDF, analytics pack PDF, rights summary PDF
Contact form (minimal): Name, Organization, Role, Email, Short message, Preferred follow-up (call/email)
Secondary CTA: 'Request full screening pack' that triggers an automated email with secure download link or signed proxy access
Footer: links to full portfolio, social links, and legal/contact email

Sample contact form microcopy: 'Commissioning queries only. We usually reply within 48 hours. Provide your org and role so we can prepare the right package.'

6. Deliver a neat 'submission ZIP' structure

When a buyer asks for files, send a zip with predictable structure. Example:

  showname-submission.zip/
    showname-onepager.pdf
    analytics-pack.pdf
    rights-summary.pdf
    reels/
      showname-leadreel-90s.mp4
      episode-excerpt-s1e01-3m.mp4
    full-episodes/
      s01e01-prores.mov
      s01e02-prores.mov
    captions/
      s01e01.srt
    thumbnails/
      s01e01-thumb.jpg
    legal/
      chain_of_title.pdf
      talent_release_jane_doe.pdf

If encoding or packaging feels out of scope, consider selective outsourcing — there are ROI models for handing file processing to nearshore teams (cost vs quality: outsourcing file processing).

Design & template quick-starters for creators

Use a minimal template that prioritizes legibility and loading speed. Recommendations:

Two-column hero (left: text, right: reel) on desktop; stacked on mobile
Typography: large headline (28–40px), compact body (16–18px)
Color: neutral background with one accent color for CTA
Fast hosting: static site (Netlify, Vercel, or simple S3 + CloudFront) for low overhead — and design resiliency into your hosting (multi-cloud patterns help avoid outages) (multi-cloud architectures).
Custom domain: connect via DNS with an A/ALIAS record and enable HTTPS (Let's Encrypt)

Example HTML micro-template (contact section)

  <section id='contact'>
    <h3>Contact for Commissioning</h3>
    <p>Email us or use the form below to request a screening pack.</p>
    <form action='https://form-handler.example' method='post'>
      <input name='name' placeholder='Name' required />
      <input name='org' placeholder='Organization' />
      <input name='email' type='email' placeholder='Email' required />
      <textarea name='message' placeholder='Short message'></textarea>
      <button type='submit'>Request Pack</button>
    </form>
  </section>

Negotiation-ready tips & pricing cues

Be transparent about availability: include earliest delivery date and current commitments.
Provide simple license options: non-exclusive global digital; 12-month exclusive digital (region); full buyout — include indicative price ranges. If you're unsure about tax and pricing for kit or production, a quick read on creator tax considerations can help with budgeting (tax tips for creators buying gear).
Include add-ons: extra episodes, format adaptation, branded integrations (price per episode/hour).
Know your minimums: have a bottom-line number for co-pro or license so you can move quickly when asked.

Case studies & real-world signals

Two signals from 2026 illustrate the trend:

BBC–YouTube talks (reported Jan 2026) show major public broadcasters are commissioning creator-first formats for platform-specific channels — meaning they expect creator packages, not casual links. Read more on the changing broadcaster-platform relationship (BBC x YouTube: What a Broadcaster-Platform Deal Means).
Transmedia IP agency signings (e.g., a European studio signing with WME in early 2026) show agencies prefer creators and small studios who can present clean IP, rights, and cross-platform plans.

Both examples mean it's no longer enough to have a beautiful channel. Publishers want predictable legal status and measurable audience signals — the assets you put on your landing page should reflect that.

Advanced, future-proof strategies (2026 and beyond)

Prepare for the next wave of publisher needs:

Privacy-first analytics: use cookieless analytics summaries (aggregate audience cohorts) to comply with global privacy regs while still showing reach. See approaches for creator privacy & safety (safety & privacy checklist).
AI-assisted metadata: generate searchable episode descriptors and keyword tags to improve discovery and make it easy for commission teams to index your IP — pair this with a robust metadata checklist.
Modular delivery: provide both longform masters and atomized short clips (vertical/shorts) — broadcasters often want short promos to seed platforms.
Transmedia readiness: outline narrative arcs and merchandising hooks in your one-sheet to appeal to agencies looking to scale IP across formats. Think in terms of media vaults and fast playback for reviewers (creative media vaults).

Final checklist before you pitch (printable)

Hero: clear proposition + ask
Lead reel (60–90s) + 3–5 episode excerpts
Full episode proxies with captions and thumbnails
Analytics pack: one-page summary + data appendix
Rights summary: chain-of-title, clearances, exclusivity
Downloadable one-sheet and pricing guide
Contact microsite on custom domain with a concise form
Submission ZIP structure ready for delivery (or outsource packaging if needed: outsourcing file processing).

Actionable takeaways — what to do this week

Polish your hero and one-line ask — put it first on your landing page.
Create a 60–90s lead reel and upload a broadcast-quality proxy to your site.
Assemble a 1–2 page analytics PDF summarizing audience, retention and growth over 3–6 months.
Draft a one-page rights matrix and attach talent/music releases.
Set up a contact microsite on a custom domain with a single CTA to 'Request screening pack' and ensure the download link is secured (consider a secure vault or file service: KeptSafe).

Closing: pitch-ready pages win deals

In 2026, publisher deals are less about luck and more about packaging: broadcasters and networks expect creator portfolios that speak the language of rights, analytics and deliverables. If you give commissioning teams clean answers and easy access to the assets they need, you shorten the path from discovery to deal.

Ready to get agency-ready? Start with a single task: create your one-page rights summary and lead reel this week. If you’d like a quick review, upload your one-sheet and I’ll give a checklist-focused critique.

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