Times Media Productions is a dynamic and energetic company, commited to producing quality television for local and international markets. TMTV's mandate is to develop television programming across a wide range of genres, exploring a multi-media approach to communication. Sixty percent of TMP's staff represent previously marginalised communities. Our commitment to develop young talent has meant we invest in people with potential. Our responsibility as employer is to balance it with experienced television professionals to develop their talent. By ensuring diversity in our production teams we create programming that is truely reflective of a South African audience. The starting point for all our concept development is research. Research ensures we understand audience needs as well as the commercial enviroment in which we operate. We undertake workshops, focus groups and consultation that stimulate the development of unique creative content. We are fortunate to have access to such information through our Marketing Services Department. We share the culture of our parent Times Media Limited who have a distinguised record in generating popular and profitable media. We have married their commitment to developing a successful television company with a team of exciting and young talent. To ensure the quality of our educational content we are commited to consultation and partnership with specialists working in the field of education. We have invested heavily in bringing together curriculum experts who understand the needs of the audience and understand the medium of television. We understand the expectations of media in the society of the global village where countries like South Africa are begining to make their mark. We are a company proud of our identity as contemporary South Africans that is open minded to recognise both the learning and professional opportunity of being a partner in an international television project.