Strategy, Investment & Media Advisory

Strategy and long-term thinking

Jukwa has been a trusted consultancy since 2011. Global companies, public institutions and organisations trust us to develop practical strategies and support their implementation. We provide the link between executive decision-making and detailed knowledge of content, technology, finance and operations.

Jukwa has undertaken detailed planning for single and multi-channel TV network launches, from development of the proposition and business model to launch and beyond. Our work can include a review of an organisation, its management and staffing, its budget and funding, its technical infrastructure and its long-term operating model.

Often, our clients already have a defined vision. Our role is to test that vision, strengthen the evidence behind it and develop a coherent strategy with a realistic timeline. For existing broadcasters, we help with integrating TV, radio and online operations to create a coherent, modern network.

All our reports are written in clear, non-technical English to enable them to be widely understood by senior decision makers, boards, funders and implementation teams.

Business Planning, Feasibility Studies and Investment Analysis

Many organisations face major investment decisions without access to independent advice. Jukwa helps organisations evaluate opportunities, assess risks, develop business cases and make informed decisions.

Our experience includes business planning, financial modelling, organisational reviews, feasibility studies and strategic advisory support for public and private sector organisations.

We support decision makers by gathering evidence, testing assumptions, reconciling conflicting information, developing scenarios and presenting findings in a form that can be used for board papers, funding submissions, investment decisions and implementation planning.

Independent Procurement and Investment Advice

When organisations make major technology or infrastructure investments, they need advice that is independent of suppliers, manufacturers and system integrators. Jukwa helps clients understand what they really need, what they do not need, what options exist and what each option is likely to cost.

We are independent of manufacturers and have decades of experience developing practical solutions for organisations with complex requirements and limited budgets. Our role is to protect the client’s interests, challenge unnecessary expenditure and ensure that procurement decisions are aligned with the wider business case.

Operations and Organisational Development

Our experience comes from working with a wide range of clients worldwide, learning from both positive and negative examples. With specific expertise in news, sports, multilingual services and digital media, we are frequently asked to advise on human resources, productivity, workflows, staffing structures and operational change.

A typical project includes an initial review of the organisation and the operating environment, including interviews with team members, virtual or onsite tours of facilities, clarification of workflows and reviews of produced output. We help clients define a desired end state and create a practical plan to overcome identified gaps.

We can assist with job descriptions and recruitment. On more than one occasion, we have participated in interviews for potential new staff with our clients. Across Africa and Europe, we have helped broadcasters recruit outstanding new team members who have gone on to secure long-term careers in broadcasting.

On Air and Online

Broadcasters today need structures and workflows that ensure content is created once but used across multiple platforms. Much of the audience now consumes news and video online, especially on mobile. Organisations need to understand how television, radio, streaming, websites, social media and mobile platforms work together as part of a coherent strategy.

Jukwa helps organisations define their role in the market, maximise their impact and integrate digital platforms into their wider output. Instead of treating online and social platforms only as cost centres, we help clients examine how they can extend reach, build audience value, improve engagement and support long-term sustainability.

Where We Work

Jukwa operates throughout English-speaking Africa, the Middle East and Europe. Recent and current engagements include work in Zambia, Zimbabwe, Uganda, South Africa, Qatar, Belgium, Southern Europe and the United Kingdom.

While some aspects of our work can be conducted remotely, we believe that the most productive relationships are built face to face, particularly in the early stages of a project where trust, ideas and practical solutions are developed together.

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