Professor John Oliver

Biography

Prof. John Oliver is an experienced academic who has published in leading international media and business journals. He has a successful track record of delivering world class impact from his research including the effects of crisis events on the levels of innovation and corporate financial performance which influenced the UK Govts new ‘Build Back Better: our plan for growth’ and the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee's new 'Innovation Strategy’ which aims to incorporate long-term strategies that centre on business investment that drives innovation in the UK economy. Professor Oliver received the European Media Management Association's award for 'excellence in media management scholarship and practice' (2024) and Bournemouth University's 'Advancing Knowledge Award' (2022) for his research on the transgenerational effects of corporate crisis events on organisational performance.

His research into ‘strategic organisational transformation’ influenced UK Communications policy and regulatory decisions relating to Sky Plc and the public policy debate on internet regulation... Furthermore, it created financial benefits for several world class management consultancies which resulted in direct economic impacts in terms of new jobs and multi-million pound investments made by FTSE 100 firms. The reach and significance of his Scenario Planning research has also extended outside the UK with a number of Middle East Government agencies changing their strategy practices, operational structures and capacity building capabilities in strategic communications.

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Research

Media Management with a specific emphasis on media business transformation and adaptation (dynamic capabilities)

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Oliver, J., Reid, M. and Gray, K., 2023. The Library of the Future: A Scenario-based Approach. Journal of Library Administration, 63 (1), 27-41.
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Oliver, J.J., 2022. Chronic corporate performance in media-tech firms: a new perspective. Journal of Media Business Studies, 19 (4), 263-283.
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Oliver, J., 2021. Chronic corporate performance in Media-Tech firms: a new perspective. Journal of Media Business Studies, 18 (4), 1-22.
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Oliver, J.J., 2020. Corporate turnaround failure: is the proper diagnosis transgenerational response? Strategy and Leadership, 48 (4), 37-43.
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Oliver, J.J. and Picard, R.G., 2020. Shaping the Corporate Perimeter in a Changing Media Industry. JMM International Journal on Media Management, 22 (2), 67-82.
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Oliver, J.J., 2018. Strategic transformations in the media. Journal of Media Business Studies, 15 (4), 278-299.
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Oliver, J.J., 2018. Shaping the corporate perimeter in a changing media industry. In: European Media Management Association 13-15 June 2018 Warsaw, Poland.
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Oliver, J. and Parrett, E., 2018. Managing future uncertainty: Reevaluating the role of scenario planning. Business Horizons, 61 (2), 339-352.
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Oliver, J.J. and Parrett, E., 2017. Managing uncertainty: harnessing the power of scenario planning. Strategic Direction, 33 (1), 5-6.
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Oliver, J., 2013. UK media: Managing turbulence and uncertainty. Strategic Direction, 29 (8), 33-36.
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Journal Articles

Oliver, J.J., 2023. Scenario planning: Reflecting on cases of actionable knowledge. Futures and Foresight Science, 5 (3-4).
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Oliver, J., 2023. Determining which CEO candidates will lead growth through innovation. Strategy and Leadership, 51 (4), 27-31.
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Oliver, J., Reid, M. and Gray, K., 2023. The Library of the Future: A Scenario-based Approach. Journal of Library Administration, 63 (1), 27-41.
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Oliver, J., 2021. Chronic corporate performance in Media-Tech firms: a new perspective. Journal of Media Business Studies, 18 (4), 1-22.
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Oliver, J.J., 2020. Corporate turnaround failure: is the proper diagnosis transgenerational response? Strategy and Leadership, 48 (4), 37-43.
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Oliver, J.J. and Picard, R.G., 2020. Shaping the Corporate Perimeter in a Changing Media Industry. JMM International Journal on Media Management, 22 (2), 67-82.
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Murschetz, P.C., Omidi, A., Oliver, J.J., Kamali Saraji, M. and Javed, S., 2020. Dynamic capabilities in media management research. A literature review. Journal of Strategy and Management, 13 (2), 278-296.
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Oliver, J.J., 2019. Culture also eats innovation for breakfast! Strategic Direction, 35 (12), 1-3.
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Oliver, J.J. and Velji, N., 2019. Are entrepreneurs becoming more risk averse? Strategic Direction, 35 (1), 1-2.
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Oliver, J.J., 2018. Strategic transformations in the media. Journal of Media Business Studies, 15 (4), 278-299.
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Oliver, J. and Parrett, E., 2018. Managing future uncertainty: Reevaluating the role of scenario planning. Business Horizons, 61 (2), 339-352.
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Oliver, J., 2018. The impact of strategic transformation on employee productivity: Short case studies and research papers that demonstrate best practice in HR. Strategic HR Review, 17 (1), 55-57.
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Oliver, J.J., 2018. Strategic transformations in a disruptive digital environment. Strategic Direction, 34 (5), 5-8.
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Oliver, J.J., 2017. Exploring industry level capabilities in the UK Creative Industries. Creative Industries Journal, 10 (1), 75-88.
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Oliver, J.J. and Parrett, E., 2017. Managing uncertainty: harnessing the power of scenario planning. Strategic Direction, 33 (1), 5-6.
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Oliver, J., 2017. Is “transgenerational response” a hidden cause of failed corporate turnarounds and chronic underperformance? Strategy and Leadership, 45 (3), 23-29.
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Oliver, J.J., 2016. Benchmarking workforce productivity in the creative industries. Strategic HR Review, 15 (1), 36-38.
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Oliver, J.J., 2016. High velocity markets drive adaptive capabilities. Strategic Direction, 32 (1), 5-7.
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North, S. and Oliver, J.J., 2014. A strategic look at how to extend your digital footprint. Strategic Direction, 30 (7), 1-3.
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Oliver, J.J, 2014. Dynamic capabilities and superior firm performance in the UK media industry. Journal of Media Business Studies, 11 (2), 55-77.
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Oliver, J.J., 2013. Media Management Tools: UK broadcast media executives’ perspective. The International Journal on Media Management, 15 (4), 245-257.
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Oliver, J., 2013. UK media: Managing turbulence and uncertainty. Strategic Direction, 29 (8), 33-36.
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Oliver, J.J., 2012. Winning in High Velocity Markets:the case of BSkyB. Strategic Direction, 28 (10), 3-5.
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Wills, A. and Oliver, J., 2010. The future of UK non-terrestrial television broadcasters: moving from uncertainty to competitive strategy. The International Journal on Media Management.
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North, S. and Oliver, J., 2010. Manager Perceptions of the Impact of Consolidation on the U.K. Independent Television Production Industry. Journal of Media Business Studies, 7, 21-38.
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Oliver, J., 2008. Action learning enabled strategy making. Action Learning: research and practice, 5 (2), 149-158.
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Oliver, J., 2008. Reflections on a failed action learning intervention. Action Learning: Research and Practice, 5, 79-83.
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Oliver, J. and Eales, K., 2008. Research ethics: re-evaluating the consequentialist perspective of using covert participant observation in management research. Qualitative Market Research: An International Journal, 11, 344-357.
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Oliver, J., 2007. Exploring the role of music on young health and fitness club member loyalty: an empirical study. Young Consumers, 8, 65-72.
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Oliver, J., 2006. Developing a service management strategy facilitated by action learning: an empirical study from the UK health & fitness industry. Action Learning: Research and Practice, 3, 213-220.
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Oliver, J., 2006. Relationship marketing: the need for convergence in conceptual thinking and validation in practice. Journal of Customer Behaviour, 5, 81-96.
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Oliver, J., 2003. Thinking strategically about customers: a view from the health and fitness industry. International Journal of Customer Relationship Management, 5, 339-342.
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Chapters

Oliver, J. and Gray, M., 2023. The influence of new digital technologies on media brands: creative control versus creative co-creation. In: Godulla, A. and Bohm, S., eds. Digital Disruption and Media Transformation: How Technological Innovation Shapes the Future of Communication. Switzerland: Springer, 29-39.
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Oliver, J.J., 2020. Managing media firms: Case studies of practice-led research, actionable knowledge and instrumental impact. Media Management Matters: Challenges and Opportunities for Bridging Theory and Practice. 59-74.
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Costello, J. and Oliver, J., 2018. Human resource management in the media. Handbook of Media Management and Economics: Second Edition. 95-110.
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Oliver, J.J., 2017. Developing a digital research profile & network. In: Natalia Kucirkova and Oliver Quinlan, eds. The Digitally Agile Researcher. Open University Press: Open University Press (McGraw-Hill Education), 80-87.
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Oliver, J., 2015. Dynamic media management capabilities: A case study. Managing Media Firms and Industries: What's So Special About Media Management?. 293-308.
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Singh, S. and Oliver, J., 2015. Innovating and trading TV formats through brand management practices. Handbook of Media Branding. 187-197.
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Conferences

Oliver, J., 2024. Exploring the Influence of CEO Traits on Media Firm Innovation and Performance. In: European Media Management Association 6-7 June 2024 Leeuwarden, Holland.
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Oliver, J.J., 2022. Chronic corporate performance in media-tech firms: a new perspective. Journal of Media Business Studies, 19 (4), 263-283.
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Oliver, J., 2019. Managing Media Firms in a Disruptive Digital Environment. In: European Media Management Association 6-8 June 2019 Cyprus.
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Oliver, J.J., Chapleo, C. and Seyed Esfahani, M., 2018. Brand architecture in the media sector: an examination of network, channel, programme and talent personalities. In: Academy of Marketing Conference. 2-4 July 2018 Stirling, UK.
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Oliver, J.J., 2018. Shaping the corporate perimeter in a changing media industry. In: European Media Management Association 13-15 June 2018 Warsaw, Poland.
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Oliver, J.J., 2017. Successful Strategic Transformations in the Media. In: European Media Management Association Conference 11-12 May 2017 Ghent University, Belgium.
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Oliver, J., Seyed Esfahani, M. and Chapleo, C., 2017. The importance of media brand personality fit between audience and channel brands; an exploration. In: European Media Management Assocation 10-12 May 2017 Ghent, Belgium.
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Oliver, J.J., 2017. Dynamic Capabilities: linking corporate strategy, resource management and financial performance. In: Strategic Management Society 2-4 June 2017 Banff, Canada.
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Oliver, J. and Parrett, E., 2017. Managing uncertainty: exploring multiple futures with multiple strategies. In: European Media Management Association 11-12 May 2017 Belgium.
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Oliver, J.J., Chapleo, C. and Seyed Esfahani, 2016. Media brand architecture: managing network, channel, programme and talent personalities. In: European Media Management Association 11-12 May 2017 Ghent University, Belgium.
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Oliver, J.J. and Parrett, E., 2016. Managing uncertainty: exploring multiple futures with multiple strategies. In: European Media Management Association 11-12 May 2017 Ghent University, Belgium.
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Oliver, J.J., Chapleo, C. and Esfahani, M., 2016. Managing media brands: avoiding multiple personality disorder. In: European Media Management Conference 2-4 June 2016 Porto, Portugal.
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Oliver, J.J., 2016. Successful Strategic Transformations in the Creative Industries. In: Research Fellows Symposium 26 February 2016 Green Templeton College, University of Oxford.
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Oliver, J.J., 2016. Managing Media Firms: the only advantage is Adaptive Advantage. In: World Media Economics and Management Conference 2 May-5 February 2016 New York, USA. , 1-22.
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Oliver, J.J., 2015. Dynamic Capabilities: exploring industry level capabilities in UK Publishing. In: Negotiating Culture: Integrating Legacy & Digital Cultures in News Media Conference. 28-30 October 2015 Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism, Oxford University.
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Oliver, J., 2015. Dynamic Capabilities and Adaptive Advantage in UK Media. In: European Media Management Associaiton 28-29 May 2015 Hamburg, Germany.
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Oliver, J., 2014. New Economic Models in Media Firms. In: European Media Management Conference 12-13 June 2014 Estonia, Tallin.
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Oliver, J.J., 2014. Dynamic capability in the Media Industry: a media executive perspective. In: World Media Economics & Management Conference 12-16 May 2014 Brazil, Rio de Janeiro.
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Oliver, J.J, 2014. Dynamic Capabilities; exploring media industry level capabilities. In: Media Convergence and Multi-platform Strategies 12-14 June 2014 European media Management Association, Tallinn, Estonia.
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Oliver, J.J, 2013. Dynamic capability and superior firm performance in the UK Media Industry. In: Strategic Management Society: Strategy in Complex Settings 20-22 June 2013 Glasgow, Scotland.
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Wills, A. and Oliver, J., 2010. The future of non-terrestrial broadcasters in the UK television industry: the shape of things to come? In: European Media Management Education Conference (EMMA 2010) 5-6 February 2010 University of Westminster, London.
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Wills, A. and Oliver, J., 2010. The future of non-terrestrial broadcasters in the UK television industry: the shape of things to come? In: European Media Management Education Conference (EMMA 2010): The Future of TV 5-6 February 2010 University of Westminster, London.
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Oliver, J., 2009. Making Media Strategy in Times of Uncertainty. In: European Media Management Education Conference: Media after the Mass 13-14 February 2009 Paris, France.
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Oliver, J., 2008. Making the case for action learning as an effective framework for strategy making. In: Pedler, M., ed. International Action Learning Conference 17-19 March 2008 Henley Management College, UK. , 1-20.
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Oliver, J., 2008. Making the case for action learning as an effective framework for strategy making. In: The Media School Seminar Series, Bournemouth University 28 January 2008 Poole, Dorset. Unpublished.
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Oliver, J. and Rowles, N., 2008. Strategy as Learning: Capturing Emerging Knowledge. In: Strategic Management Society September 2008 Cologne, Germany.
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Reports

Oliver, J., 2020. The impact of coronavirus on businesses and workers.. UK: UK Parliament.
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Oliver, J., 2020. Select Committee on Communications and Digital: The future of journalism. UK Parliament: Select Committee on Communications and Digital (UK Parliament).
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Oliver, J.J., 2018. European Media Management Association: Doctoral Summer School. Bournemouth University.
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Oliver, J.J., 2016. How to sustain your business in times of uncertainty. Bournemouth University.
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Oliver, J.J., 2016. Media Outlook 2016 : A Survey of UK Media Trends and Firm Capabilities. Bournemouth University: Bournemouth University.
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Oliver, J.J., 2015. Creative Industries: taking a look at labour productivity. Bournemouth: Bournemouth University.
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Oliver, J.J., 2015. Academic Insights for Industry. Corporate & Marketing Communications Academic Group: Bournemouth University. Available from: http://us7.campaign-archive1.com/?u=1c74b1599d4e52c7eada9fbdb&id=7f49269fcf.
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Oliver, J.J, 2015. UK Media Outlook 2015. Bournemouth University.
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Oliver, J.J., 2014. UK Media Outlook 2014: a survey of media trends and management tools. Poole, England: Bournemouth University.
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Oliver, J.J, 2013. Media Management Trends and Tools 2012. None.
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Internet Publications

Oliver, J., 2024. The Fog of Streaming Wars. The Conversation. Available from: https://theconversation.com/in-the-fog-of-the-video-streaming-wars-job-losses-and-business-closures-are-imminent-225829.
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Theses

Oliver, J., 2004. The influence of critical service incidents in a health and fitness club environment: exploring buyer and seller relationship perspectives. PhD Thesis. Bournemouth University; Business School.
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Others

Oliver, J.J., 2024. Dynamic capabilities at Sky Plc. UK: Sage. Published.
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Oliver, J., 2023. Dynamic capabilities at Sky Plc.. Strategic Management in the Media: Theory to Practice: Sage. In preparation.
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Profile of Teaching PG

Corporate Strategy in the Media (MA in Media Management); Strategic Marketing in the Media (MA in Media Management)
Media Strategy

Profile of Teaching UG

Strategic Management for PR

Invited Lectures

Managing Strategic Uncertainty, Online, 02 Jul 2024 more

Department for Levelling-up. (UK Government)
Mastering the rapidly changing media industry, online, 29 Apr 2024 more

Sage publications webinar with Lucy Küng, David Craig, John Oliver and Christian Zabel
Engaging with Parliament for Impact, Bournemouth University, 26 Jan 2024 more

Outline of Parliamentary Academic Fellowship Scheme
Generative AI & Student Assessment, Bournemouth University, 10 Jan 2024 more

VLOG https://bournemouth.cloud.panopto.eu/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=c100b218-94a0-48c9-b7a5-b0ce01076e2c&start=1745.61956
Developing a Publishing Strategy, University of Warsaw, 07 Nov 2023 more

How to develop a publishing strategy for PhD students
The Fog of Streaming Wars, Cyprus, 17 Oct 2023 more

Digital Summit 2023
Media Management: taking stock and moving forward, University of Navarra, Pamplona, Spain, 09 Jun 2023 more

Media Management: taking stock and moving forward
Developing a Fusion Publishing Strategy, online, 04 May 2023 more

Bournemouth University (online)
Personal Branding & Networking, Online, 12 Oct 2022 more

international online lecture
Policy Impact & Research Engagement, online, 13 Jul 2022 more

Policy Engagement & Research Impact
Easing into Policy, Bournemouth University, 14 Feb 2022 more

Easing into Policy
University-Industry Collaboration: perspectives on, international webinar, 03 Feb 2022 more

University-Industry Collaboration: perspectives on actionable knowledge
Media Innovation & Strategy, webinar, 28 Apr 2021 more

Media Innovation & Strategy
Media Competition in an Era of Platforms, Online webinar, 29 Mar 2021 more

Media Competition in an Era of Platforms
Shaping the Corporate Perimeter, Online: Northwestern University, 09 Mar 2021 more

How media entrepreneurship shapes the corporate perimeter. Northwestern University - Qatar
Strategy Priorities for the Media, Webinar, 15 Feb 2021 more

Invited speaker
Business performance in a post pandemic world, online webinar, 21 Jan 2021 more

Business webinar
Media Management:bridging the theory-practice gap, Webinar, 14 Oct 2020 more

European Media Management Association
Creativity, Collaboration and Media Management, University of the Arts, London., 10 Jul 2018 more

Lecture and dicussion
Strategic Innovation in the Media, Fordham University, New York (USA), 04 Apr 2018 more

Predictable and malleable business environments create visionary conditions. This lecture explored the use and value of 'Scenario Planning' as a means to create dynamic media strategy.
Research Fellows Symposium, University of Oxford, 26 Feb 2016 more

Research Fellows Symposium, Green Templeton College, University of Oxford
Multi-platform media and the digital challenge, Royal Society of Arts, London, 12 Jun 2015 more

Organised by the University of Glasgow's Centre for Cultural Policy, this invitation-only event discussed findings of an Economics and Social Research Council (ESRC) funded project investigating how digital convergence and growth of the internet are affecting media companies and content. It focuses on the widespread migration of media businesses towards diversified digital distribution and multi-platform growth strategies and the impact this is having on economic efficiency, the organization of production and content. Issues for discussion include economic advantages and implications of multi-platform delivery; managerial and strategic opportunities and challenges; and implications for public policy
Managing Media Firms: a short and long-term perspe, Centre for Cultural Policy Research, 11 Mar 2015 more

Managing Media Firms: a short and long-term perspective. Centre for Cultural Policy Research, University of Glasgow (March 2015)
Developing Your Publishing Strategy, Bangkok, Thailand, 05 Nov 2014 more

Developing Your Publishing Strategy - Early Career Researchers, British Council (Bangkok,Thailand). 4th November 2014
Mixed Methods Research in Media Management., British Council (Bangkok,Thailand)., 05 Nov 2014 more

Mixed Methods Research in Media Management. Early Career Researchers, British Council (Bangkok,Thailand). 5th November 2014
Mixed Methods Research in Media Management, British Council (Bangkok,Thailand), 04 Nov 2014 more

Mixed Methods Research in Media Management - British Council (Bangkok,Thailand)
Teaching Media Management - Challenges, Concepts a, Baltic Film and Media School, Tallinn University., 11 Jun 2014 more

Teaching Media Management - Challenges, Concepts and Visions. Baltic Film and Media School, Tallinn University. 11th June 2014
The Future of Journalistic Work, University of Oxford, 18 Feb 2014 more

The Future of Journalistic Work Workshop - University of Oxford - This was an invite only event where leading academics presented ideas and scoped out a research agenda going forward. We expect to see a number of reports and research grant applications emerging from this workshop
Media Brands: Establishing a Research Agenda, University of Zurich, Switzerland., 04 Feb 2014 more

Media Brands: Establishing a Research Agenda. University of Zurich, Switzerland. February 2014
Managing Media Innovation., Bournemouth University, Centre for Entrepreneursh, 21 Jan 2014 more

Managing Media Innovation. Bournemouth University, Centre for Entrepreneurship
Managing Media Innovation, Oxford University, 06 Nov 2013 more

Oxford University - Managing Media Innovation
Managing Media Strategy in Uncertain Markets., University of Zurich, Switzerland, 04 Sep 2012 more

Managing Media Strategy in Uncertain Markets. European Media Management Education Association, Doctoral Summer School, University of Zurich

Grants

Grants

Investigating the culture of chronically under performing firms: past, present and future. (British Academy/Leverhulme, 01 Oct 2018). Completed
European Media Management Doctoral Summer School (European Media Management Association, 04 Jul 2018). Completed
B2B marketing: Perspectives from Researchers, Educators and Practitioners (Bournemouth University QR Fund, 01 Mar 2018). Completed
Global Thinking, Global Talent and Global Traction in the USA (Santander, 28 Feb 2018). Completed
Successful Strategic Transformations in the Creative Industries (British Academy/Leverhulme, 01 Mar 2016). Completed
Visiting Fellowship (University of Oxford) (Santander : Staff Mobility & Networking, 01 Mar 2016). Completed
European Media Management Association Conference (European Media Management Association, 13 Jun 2013). Completed
London 2012 – BU Creative & Digital Economies Exhibition (BU Research Development Fund – Small Grants Scheme, 02 Jul 2012). Completed
World Media Economics & Management Conference (BU European Network Fund, 24 May 2012). Completed
Media Management Tools and Trends (BU Fusion Investment Fund, 02 Jan 2012). Completed

External Responsibilities

House of Commons, UK Parliament, Expert: Project Delivery Centre of Excellence (2022-), https://staffintranet.bournemouth.ac.uk/news/news/thismonth/buprofessortojoinparliamentaryprojectteamtosupportleadershipandperformance.php
Parliamentary Office of Science & Technology, Horizon & Foresight Scanning Board Member (2022-), https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/news/2022-09-02/bu-expert-takes-parliamentary-role
Parliamentary Office of Science & Technology (UK Parliament), Parliamentary Academic Fellow (2021-), https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/news/2022-03-17/bu-expert-completes-academic-fellowship-parliamentary-office-science-technology
European Media Management Association, President (2021-), https://www.media-management.eu/results-emma-board-elections/
European Media Management Association, President (2021-), https://www.media-management.eu/
European Media Management Association, Chair, Annual General Assembly (Cyrpus) (2019-2020), https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/news/2021-06-28/dr-john-oliver-elected-president-emma
Journal of Media Business Studies, Editorial Board Member (2014-), http://www.tandfonline.com/loi/romb20#.VZ0zT_lViko; Journal of Media Business Studies (Taylor & Francis)
European Media Management Association, Deputy President/Executive Board Member (2012-2018)
International Journal on Media Management, Reviewer (2011-)

Internal Responsibilities

Deputy Chair, Research Impact Funding Panel
Member, Major Incident Group (Assessments)
Member, Research Impact Funding Panel, Research Impact Funding Panel
Chair, Research Degrees Committee Task & Finish Group for Quality Supervision, Research Degrees Committee Task & Finish Group for Quality Supervision
Head of International Development. The Media School, International Development
Lead Researcher, Advances in Media Management (research cluster), Advances in Media Management (AiMM) research cluster
BU Graduate School Instructor, BU Graduate School
Director, Professional Doctorate for the Creative Industries, Faculty of Media & Communication
Head of Research, The Media School, Bournemouth University
Research Theme Leader, Creative & Digital Economy, Bournemouth University
Professoriate Representative, Academic Standards Committee, Bournemouth University

Journal Reviewing/Refereeing

Futures and Foresight Science, Anonymous peer review, 23 Jan 2023
Nordic Journal of Media Management, Anonymous peer review, 01 Apr 2020
Strategy and Leadership, Anonymous peer review, 01 Apr 2017
The International Journal on Media Management, Anonymous peer review, 01 Jul 2011
Journal of Media Business Studies, Anonymous peer review, 01 Jul 2010

Public Engagement & Outreach Activities

Harnessing the Power of Scenario Planning (26 Apr 2023)
UN Development Programme (UNDP): Strategic Foresight (19 Jul 2021)
Conversations on Culture (25 May 2021)
Reuters Journalist Fellowship Programme - 35th Anniversry (07 Sep 2018-09 Sep 2018)
This workshop was part of the Public Dissemination activities for the British Academy/Leverhulme funded project into 'Digital transformations in the Media' (SG150150) (07 Apr 2017)
Open Innovation Design Jam competition. Design jams are short, intensive brainstorming sessions in which teams develop innovative solutions to cha (10 Nov 2016)
Skills Crunch - improving access to talent (05 Oct 2016)
Meet the Editor (21 Apr 2016)
John Oliver from Bournemouth University presented the findings from a survey on the changing nature of the UK Media Industry (09 Mar 2016)
‘Teaching Media Management – Challenges, Concepts and Visions (11 Jan 2016)
British Academy Event (15 Dec 2015)
CREATe 'All Hands Conference' . (09 Sep 2015-10 Nov 2015)
Your brand is you BIGGEST asset! (11 Jun 2015)
European Media Management Association, Annual General Assembly, (22 May 2015)
National Outreach Programme (09 May 2015)
Programme Development (10 Mar 2014-12 Mar 2014)
Public Engagement Lecture (21 Jan 2014)
European Media Management Association AGA (14 Jun 2013)
Public Engagement (16 Jul 2012-20 Jul 2012)

Conference Presentations

Media Industries Conference, Exploring the Influence of CEO Traits on Media Firm Innovation and Performance, 16 Apr 2024, London
European Media Management Association, Annual Conference, Dynamic Capabilities: understanding media industry level dynamic capabilities, 11 Jun 2014, Tallin, Estonia
Strategy in Complex Settings, Dynamic Capability and Superior Firm performance in the UK media Industr, 19 Jun 2013, Glasgow, UK
European Media Management Association Annual Conference, Media management in a transformative digital environment, 13 Jun 2013, Bournemouth, UK
European Media Management Association Annual Conference, It was the best of times, it was the worst of times: a tale of two dynamic media management capabilities., 09 Feb 2012, Budapest, Hungary
European Media Management Association Annual Conference, The Dynamic Capability of European Television Broadcasters, 02 Jun 2010, Moscow, Russia
European Media Management Association Annual Conference, The future of non-terrestrial broadcasters in the UK television industry: moving from uncertainty to competitive strategy., 04 Feb 2010, London, UK
European Media Management Association Annual Conference, Making media strategy in times of uncertainty., 05 Feb 2009, Paris, France
Action Learning: Practices, Problems & Prospects, . Making the case for action learning as an effective framework for strategy making, 05 Mar 2008, UK
Academy of Marketing Annual Conference, Exploring the impact of music on young health and fitness club member loyalty., 05 Jul 2006, London, UK

Consultancy Activities

Bangladesh Government, Executive Education. Bangladesh Government, PI - Dr Dan Jackson; Co-I Dr John Oliver et al, 03 Feb 2020
Advertising effectiveness: solus and group viewing context, Consultancy. ITV, John Krzyzanowski, Commercial Audiences Manager, Group Marketing and Research, 20 Jul 2017
Corporate Strategy in the Media., Executive Training. Voice of Vietnam (VoV).

Attended Training

How to win at policy (Southampton University), 01 Feb 2024
Engaging with Parliament for Impact, 26 Jan 2024
Masterclass: Advising Under Pressure, 05 Jul 2023
Quick, But Not Dirty: How to do Rapid Research Synthesis for Policymakers, 10 May 2023
RKEDF: Planning for Impact, 18 Jan 2023
The Conversation: writing for the public and why, 15 Sep 2022
Evaluating Public Engagement Impact, 28 Jun 2022
The New Executive Education—Erasing the In-Person., 23 Jun 2022
Scenarios as tools for exploring and communicating high-impact lowprobability risks. Hosted by the Centre for the Study of Existential Risk, University of Cambridge, 01 Mar 2022
Parliament for Researchers – exploring select committee evidence, 09 Jun 2021
High quality public engagement, 15 Dec 2020
Unconscious Bias and Funding Applications, 18 Jun 2019
BU Research Councils Development Scheme, 06 Feb 2019
Experience Supervisors Training, 21 Nov 2018
Impact Case Study: Writing Retreat, 21 May 2018
Developing impact case studies, 02 May 2018
Data Protection, Information Security, Freedom of Information and Record Management, 17 Apr 2018
Research impact and the REF, 29 Jan 2018
What makes a REF 2, 3 or 4 output?, 17 Jan 2018
Targetting High Quality Journals, 26 Jul 2017
Writing Academy with Prof Matthew Bennett, 29 Mar 2017
Influencing public policy, 27 Oct 2016
Impact and your research: shaping our society and economy, 08 Apr 2016
Supporting Good Supervisory Practice, 11 Nov 2015
BU Grants Academy - Grant Writing Workshop, 10 Mar 2014
BU Mentoring & Coaching Programme, 02 Feb 2014

Qualifications

Doctor of Business Administration in Strategic Management and Marketing (2004)
Master of Business Administration in Strategic Management and Marketing (1997)
BA (Hons) Business Studies in Marketing (Marketing, 1986)

Honours

emma Award for "excellence in media management scholarship & practice" (European Media Management Association (emma), 2024)
Advancing Knowledge Award (Bournemouth University, 2023)
Vice Chancellor's Award for Advancing Knowledge (Bournemouth University, 2022)
Academic Fellowship (Parliamentary Office of Science & Technology (UK Parliament), 2021)
Parliamentary Academic Fellow (Parliamentary Office of Science & Technology, 2020)
Visiting Scholar (Media Management & Transformation Centre, Jonkoping University, Sweden, 2015)
Visiting Fellow (University of Oxford (Reuter's Institute for the Study of Journalism), 2014)
Deputy President/Executive Board Member (European Media Management Association, 2012)
Visiting Scholar (University of the South Pacific, Fiji Islands, 2003)

Memberships

Media Research Group, Member (2016-), http://www.mrg.org.uk/
University of Oxford, Visiting Fellow (2016-),
World Media Economics & Management Association, Member (2015-),
European Media Management Association, Executive Board Member (2009-),
Strategic Management Society, Member,

Networks

Reuter's Institute for the Study of Journalism, University of Oxfrord
European Media Management Association / Strategic Management Society

LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=71487911&trk=nav_responsive_tab_profile
Academia.edu, https://bournemouth.academia.edu/JohnOliver
LinkedIn, http://www.linkedin.com/profile/edit?trk=hb_tab_pro_top

Website Links

http://www.researchgate.net/profile/John_Oliver14%22%3EJohn%20J%20Oliver%20on%20ResearchGate%3C/a%3E

External Media and Press

Solving real-world problems for global companies, Bournemouth University, 05 Jan 2023. https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/about/regional-engagement/public-affairs-policy-impact/solving-real-world-problems-global-companies
Prof. John Oliver elected as President of the European Media Management Association, European Media Management Association, 23 Jun 2022. https://www.media-management.eu/results-emma-board-elections/
Opening doors I never knew existed!, Universities Policy Engagement Network, 08 Sep 2021. https://www.upen.ac.uk/blogs/?action=story&id=233
The impact of Coronavirus on businesses and workers: interim pre-Budget report: Government Response to the Committee’s Second Report of Session 2019–21, House of Commons, 19 May 2021. https://committees.parliament.uk/publications/5871/documents/66749/default/
House of Commons: The impact of coronavirus on businesses and workers, Call for Evidence, 30 Apr 2020. https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/2383/pdf/
House of Lords: Select Committee on Communications and Digital: The future of journalism, Call for Evidence, 19 Mar 2020. https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/170/communications-and-digital-committee/publications/written-evidence/?page=4
Creative masters: Not all MBAs end in a career in the city. Specialised courses are now teaching creativity as well as business, BMI Voyager Magazine, 01 Nov 2010. file:///H:/RESEARCH_Published/bmi%20Voyager%20%C2%BB%20Creative%20masters.mht
Training and skilled staff are the key to the future, Media Week, 22 Sep 2009. http://www.mediaweek.co.uk/article/938419/filling-media-skills-shortage
The Marketing Mix, British Council - education uk, 01 Nov 2007. http://www.educationuk-in.org/
Music and Loyalty-Strange Bedfellows?, Brand Republic, 04 Apr 2003. file:///H:/RESEARCH_Published/Brand%20Republic-music%20and%20loyalty.htm
Customers switching behaviour: Satisfaction not enough, Brand Republic, 12 Dec 2002. file:///H:/RESEARCH_Published/Brand%20Republic-customer%20satisfaction.htm

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