OUR TEAM
GEOFF ABBOTT
Software / Hardware Developer
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Reed and Geoff head up the tech side of YYM. Working across multiple cutting-edge projects for both software and hardware developments, they focus on bringing prototypes to life and adapting designs into real-life concepts for incorporation in new YYM formats.
LYDIA ARDING
Director of Production
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As Director of Production and Operations, Lydia oversees the financial, commercial and operational side of the company, ensuring all aspects of the company run smoothly.
She has previously held Head of Production roles at HiddenLight Productions and Avalon TV.
RICHARD BACON
Founder
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Richard spent the first 20 years of his career as a television and radio host on both sides of the Atlantic.
Taking his experience behind the camera, he established himself as an inventive and influential format creator. His first three formats all premiered in primetime slots in 2021, all three were renewed and all three sold internationally.
As the Founder of YYM, he leads creative both in development and production, as well as guiding the commercial direction of the company.
He may or may not have been fired from Blue Peter.
For diary enquiries please contact fiona@yesyesmedia.com
MARC HAYNES
Development Executive
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For over 20 years, Marc has been one of the industry's most in-demand comedy writers and creatives, spanning television, radio, film and advertising.
He heads up the YYM development team, creating new formats and writing across the whole slate.
TISH JONES
Project Coordinator
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Formerly with Independent Talent, Tish has extensive experience in diary management, logistics and event planning.
Tish’s detailed understanding of the entertainment industry goes hand-in-hand with her experience managing busy projects.
KATIE MACKAY
Production Executive
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katie@yesyesmedia.com
FIONA MCFARLANE
EA to Richard Bacon
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Fiona is an experienced Executive Assistant and manages all aspects of Richard’s diary.
Having started her career at the BBC, Fiona then went on to work in the Executive and Government Relations Department for the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne.
Before joining Yes Yes Fiona had an extensive career in Events both in the UK and abroad, she joined the Stylist Group in 2015 where she was Head of Events, producing their flagship large-scale, award-winning activations.
AMY NELSON
Production Manager
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Amy has worked on a number of huge productions and has brought her experience to YYM to oversee all aspects of production management - from development to the setup of new productions.
KHAI OPARAH
Assistant Producer
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Khai supports the development team on all aspects of research, creation of visual and VT presentations and brainstorming across the YYM slate.
REED SEERMAN
Software / Hardware Developer
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Reed and Geoff head up the tech side of YYM. Working across multiple cutting-edge projects for both software and hardware developments, they focus on bringing prototypes to life and adapting designs into real-life concepts for incorporation in new YYM formats.