Bridging Ideas with Success.

Udea Media, founded by Umay Ayaz, is a boutique media company dedicated to maximizing our partners' global reach through tailored services and solutions.

With over a decade of diverse experience, we collaborate with local and international creators, producers, scriptwriters and
various linear & digital channels to deliver high-quality scripted and unscripted content on a global scale.

Our fresh and proactive approach identifies opportunities for international collaboration, transforming local ideas into
global success stories and opening new avenues for worldwide partnerships.

By engaging trusted industry experts, our mission is to ensure heightened visibility, increased revenue, and long-term success
for our partners.

Let's work together to bring your idea to the world stage.

About

Umay Ayaz

SENIOR CONSULTANT & MEDIA NETWORKER

Umay Ayaz's career journey in the media industry began in a production company as an International Format Acquisitions Manager, scouting and adapting global formats for Turkish broadcasting.

She then transitioned to a content distribution company, where she served as Head of Acquisitions for nearly a decade, playing a pivotal role in managing a wide range of formats that reached local, national, and international audiences.

Recognized as a high-performing authority in the international content industry, Umay has built a vast network of multicultural format creators, production companies, broadcasters, and distributors across diverse regions and perspectives.

As a Senior Consultant with over 14 years of international experience, she offers strategic consulting services and designs workshops that reflect her deep industry expertise.

Umay shares valuable insights from her extensive knowledge in the field, demonstrating her commitment to fostering success.

Her leadership and expertise are hallmarks of her accomplished career in the global media landscape.

Qualifications

Ankara University, Ankara Turkey; Bachelor's Degree in Italian Literature and Language
Anadolu University, Eskişehir Turkey; Associate's Degree in Radio and Television Programming
Perugia University, Perugia Italy; Certificate in Economics
Florida University, Miami Florida USA; Innovation in Media Content Creation Certificate
Junior Chamber International Turkey Senate President 2023
Certified Italian Interpreter
ICF CCE certified Coach & Trainer & Consultant
Book co-Author: Bir Tabu Meselesi-A matter of Taboo published in January 2021
Lecturer at Acun Media Academy – Nişantaşı University https://acunmedyaakademi.com/egitmenler/umay-ayaz/
Founder of THE FORMAT TV www.theformat.tv

Professional Experience and Skills

Driven networker and media specialist committed to staying fresh and relevant in the industry.
Attended 150 international media exhibitions across 36 locations worldwide over the past 14 years.
Guides local creators and producers in understanding globalization to engage with the right international projects.
Experienced in building connections and collaborations between countries, facilitating local creators and producers to engage with global endeavors for coproductions in any kind of content.
Organized and managed a TV formats competition at Beykent University and lectured at Bahçeşehir University.
Participated in the International Emmy Awards 2019 with the nominated format ‘The Remix.’
Jury member for prestigious scripted and non-scripted format competitions, including

Professional and Personal Manner

Values-driven and result oriented.
Respect, honesty and sincerity comes first!
A straight-talking, loyal, committed and reliable professional.
No tolerance for ingratitude, lies, disrespect and dishonesty which are -for her- characteristic disorders and deal breakers!
Driven by a passion to inspire people through creativity and a goal to make their contents & companies travel beyond borders.
Project development including providing expert creative advice and reaching out to key industry contacts internationally and in Turkey.
A proficient format analyser and content strategy executive offering insight and creative vision in addition to proven local and global business expertise in the media field.
Always passionate about making introductions, Umay is dedicated to touching lives and assisting individuals in finding their life-changing jobs. In doing so, she has successfully brought dozens of people into both the media industry and other sectors.