Competition and Coordination Between “Even Tot Hier” and Arjen LubachS Shows
The teams behind the Dutch satirical news shows Even Tot Hier and Arjen Lubach’s former show (now continued by other hosts at RTL) maintain a careful balance of amiable competition and proactive coordination to avoid duplicating content. This stems from Lubach’s move to RTL and the potential for overlapping subject matter.
Avoiding Duplicate Reporting
Jeroen, a member of the Even Tot Hier team, explained the need for vigilance. Their writers work until Thursday afternoon, and they aim to prevent a situation where lubach’s team independently develops a similar segment for broadcast on Thursday evening. Since Lubach is now at RTL, the Even Tot Hier team actively monitors his output. “So someone from our team is always on Lubach duty,” Jeroen stated.
Niels echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the importance of originality. “Duplicating is a detriment to our honor. it’s just irritating if someone has been grazing in your meadow. But it actually rarely happens that he steals a subject from us.” This suggests a level of professional respect and a shared understanding of the need for distinct content.
Friendly, Yet Competitive
Despite the need for monitoring, the relationship is described as “friendly competition.” Jeroen highlighted this by mentioning that Even Tot Hier invited Lubach as a guest to announce their new season. However, Niels clarified that Lubach (and now his successors at RTL) is considered a competitor.
Both Even Tot Hier and Lubach’s show are currently on a Christmas break, a welcome respite according to Jeroen, who anticipates a return to the competitive dynamic once the new season begins.
key Takeaways:
* Even Tot hier actively monitors content produced by Arjen Lubach’s team (now at RTL) to avoid duplication.
* The teams prioritize originality and view duplicating content as damaging to their reputations.
* Despite the competition, the relationship is described as “friendly,” evidenced by a guest appearance on Even Tot Hier.