The Basics
Branded or “integrated” content is a media platform wherein a commercial entity, usually a corporation that sells consumers a product or service, working with Bader Media who purchases air-time during a news broadcast. The major difference between branded and commercial content is that the branded segment, as produced by Bader Media, does not have the appearance of a traditional commercial advertisement – it looks and sounds as if it is an editorial news story.
Branded content segments usually runs two to five minutes, depending on the news platform. It can be produced with a guest on set, and/or with video footage with either the news host rendering a voice-over or a Bader TV reporter producing a complete well rounded story.
Bader Media writes the scripts – for the TV channels and for the reporter – which include the in studio introduction to the report and the conclusion thoughts which steer the viewer to receive more information on the product or service.
With a tightly controlled script, written in the style and format of the news channel, the client received exactly what is promised upfront.
Benefits & Advantages
The most significant benefit of branded content is that the entity imparts their message to the targeted television and digital media demographic audience – concisely and without outside editorial commentary which may obscure, or take attention away from, the intent of the paid segment.
With approved scripts and video by both our client and the news platform, the entity assumes the credibility of a news report, which, as many studies have shown, is impactful in reaching a sometimes hard to reach audience.
Global Network Relationships
The Bader Media team maintains trusted, long-standing relationships with major global satellite news channels, including CNN International, part of the Warner Bros. Discovery family. As a contracted program and news producer, Bader works closely with CNN International to develop segments for its weekend programs, CNN Next and CNN Platform.
Clients featured in these reports pay a production fee to Bader, which covers all aspects of story development, from concept through delivery. Bader, in turn, pays an airtime fee to CNN.
With an average global audience of over 34 million, CNN’s Commercial Operations team consistently looks to Bader for the next compelling story.
Three Basic Platforms
Complete Segment
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Bader TV produces the complete segment with one of our reporters including writing the lead in and tag for the channels – with a client focused call to action.Look Live
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The channel hosts a “Look Live” with either an expert tied to the story or our reporter from the Bader TV news set with a split-screen.Channel Edits
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Bader writes the segment, provides the footage and the channel edits and produces the segment themselves.
Branded Content is Here to Stay
The media platforms – national and local – depend on branded content as the 24-hour / 365 day news cycle requires a constant flow of creative TV news content, which branded journalism plays an important role. Bader Media works closely with producers to ensure that your content flows seamlessly within the editorial context. Our writers, editors, and producers, who all have extensive backgrounds in TV journalism, weave credited news events and other news sources into your story – usually citing statistical studies, or by having a topical expert contribute soundbites and an on-camera appearance.
Every news platform also has corresponding digital and social media platforms, most commonly Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Whereas an editorial broadcast disappears after it airs, branded content has a longer lifespan on these platforms, thereby augmenting the entity’s advertising dollar with more of an audience reach. Bader Media tailors such video content for broadcast and digital media – as they require different production values and visual / audio elements to be most effective.
In fact, Bader Media was among the first production companies to bring video content to streaming platforms, Vimeo, YouTube and privately owned websites.
Work With Us
At Bader Media, our branded-content production blends strategic storytelling with quality video to bring your message to life. From initial concept and on-brand scriptwriting to dynamic multi-camera shoots and seamless live-broadcast integration, we tailor every detail to reflect your unique voice. Our post-production team polishes each frame with expert editing, motion graphics, and audio design—while data-driven optimization ensures maximum impact across social, OTT, and on-demand platforms. With Bader Media, your brand doesn’t just advertise; it captivates, connects, and converts.