Our Work

Our work falls under five main areas :-

1. Research

• Continuous review of members’ research needs and BVA’s ability to deliver
• Kantar – digital panel and mobile panel integrated into the BVA annual consumer tracking study plus quarterly updates
• Improving OCC volume and value reporting and pushing for digital charts
• Hardware and broadband services – connected devices, eg TV, tablets, smart phones, 3D TVs, new products
• Monthly and quarterly market reports
• 2013 Yearbook
• Research Day – 7th March 2013
   

2. Media Relations & Marketing

• Champion video entertainment on all formats through business and consumer-facing media activity
• Counter negative perceptions in this transitional period of physical to digital services as DVD sales decline
• Promotional activity for Blu-ray, UltraViolet and legal digital services
• BVA Awards, the biggest fixture in industry’s calendar
• AGM & News Review, addressing government and industry
• BVA website with membership access, promotion of members’ and partners’ news and information

3. Public Affairs

• The BVA has good relationships with government officials and Ministers, while maintaining dialogue with opposition MPs
• Ensuring Ministers understand the vital role of video entertainment in the audiovisual eco-system
• DCMS engaged with BVA on the Digital Economy Act, advertising on pirate sites, site-blocking, child protection and Communications Green Paper
• BVA in dialogue with the IPO on copyright review, format-shifting and industry research methodologies
• Classification of physical and online content concerns to be addressed in London and Brussels alike
• The EC’s Digital Agenda poses potential risks, needs attention

 4. Industry Liaison

The BVA is at the epicentre of the video entertainment sector. We work closely with all associated organisations to develop effective partnerships and efficiencies for our members.
 

• Alliance for Intellectual Property
  
• The Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA)
• The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) 
• The British Film Institute (BFI)
• The British Phonographic Institute (BPI) 
• The British Screen Advisory Council (BSAC)
  
• The Cinema Exhibitors Association (CEA)
• Digital Entertainment Group Europe (DEGE)
• Entertainment Retailers Association (ERA)
  
• The Federation Against Copyright Theft (FACT)
  
• Film Distributors Association (FDA)
• The Industry Trust for IP Awareness
• International Video Federation (IVF)
• Intellect
• PRS for Music
• The Motion Picture Association (MPA)
  
• Producers Alliance for Cinema and Television (PACT)
• UK Interactive Entertainment (UKIE)
• UK Music
• Video Standards Council (VSC)    

5. Charitable Activities

Charitable support and giving is an integral component of most organisations’ corporate policy as a way for business to give something back to the community. As a representative of a popular industry, we consider vulnerable children, who are either not loved, not in a secure family, or who are struggling to cope with disabilities or caring for one or both parents, are particularly in need of help from those who are more fortunate. 
 
Since the early 80s the BVA has co-ordinated industry efforts to raise funds for the largest children’s charity in the UK, Action For Children through industry events and the production and sale of tailor made children’s video titles, such as Calling All Toddlers, My Best Friends and Making Children Smile. In that time the BVA has raised over £3.5 million for the charity, as well as participating in other fundraising events to support AFC to help the most vulnerable children and young people in the UK break through injustice, deprivation and inequality, so they can achieve their full potential.
 
The video industry has also raised funds for the Pre-school Learning Alliance and the NSPCC.