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At 3i, we support media businesses at all stages of development, across three continents. In the last five years, our media team has invested in more than 20 companies worldwide, including Dutch recruitment specialist VNU Media and next-generation web business Demand Media.

During the same period, we've realised our holdings in a range of successful enterprises. These include Sparrowhawk Media, owners of The Hallmark Channel, and directories business, YBR Group, valued at €1.8bn.

Our substantial portfolio and our outstanding industry contacts give us a unique insight into media's changing face and help us shape a global conversation with media giants and online pioneers.

We want to share this conversation and deepen understanding of the trends that are reshaping the way people create and consume media content.

During Q4 2007 and H1 2008, we're covering three areas of vital interest. We began by looking at the phenomenal rise of user-generated content. We’ve continued by examining the awesome power of search. And we'll conclude by finding out what makes video such a potent online tool.

As well as summarising the key themes in articles, we've created short podcasts that expand the debate in a convenient form for online listening or download.