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CommentDiversity is ‘fundamental pillar’ of our industry
CDN members underline necessity for ‘creativity, innovation, and long-term success’ amid global DEI travails
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CommentPeter Strachan: The BBC must do more for talent in the nations
Director who prompted row over Scottish quotas says new expectations must be matched by industry-wide action
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CommentAnalysis: Alex Mahon’s C4 tenure and what comes next
Chris Curtis: Outgoing boss grappled with privatisation, ad market fluctuations and elusive younger viewers. Her successor may well face the same
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CommentDon’t simply blame US streamers for UK drama health
As a COBA report shows UK-US scripted co-commissions are stable, executive director Adam Minns urges measured analysis over alarmist statements
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CommentKate Bulkley: C4’s YouTube strategy is a lesson in youth engagement
The broadcaster has shifted its mindset to harness the power of a company previously considered a rival
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CommentIan Katz: C4’s future is bright as spend returns to pre-covid levels
Chief content officer says tough decisions had to be taken, but the broadcaster is now in a stronger position to support indies
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CommentMatt Risley: Ignore the possibilities of YouTube at your peril
Using the video platform requires new language and insightful reading of the data - but will pay dividends
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CommentHannah Cheers: Reducing Hollyoaks hours will allow us to do our stories justice
The Hollyoaks executive producer explains why dropping from five eps a week to three will help the show better serve its audience
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CommentLucy Frazer: The Media Bill will unleash the full potential of our PSBs
Culture secretary praises broadcasters but says ‘success today is not a guarantee of success tomorrow’
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CommentOn-the-ground journalism can illuminate humanity across the divides of conflict
Channel 4 commissioning editor Nevine Mabro on the broadcaster’s commitment to international investigations
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CommentThe Rosie Jones doc: Why I advised Channel 4 to go with that title
Channel 4 disability consultant Ally Castle explains the thinking behind the controversial name
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CommentThe challenges of navigating a summer of discontent
Indies and freelancers face a tough period as inflation pushes up costs and commissioning falls, says Chris Curtis
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CommentStephen Arnell: Never mind the optics, show me the money
It’s an arrogant mistake to award sizeable bonuses to C4’s top team shortly after cost-cutting measures left producers in the lurch
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CommentRebecca Thompson: Indies are facing a perfect storm and C4 wants to help
The head of indie relations at Channel 4 on why broadcasters have a key role to play in supporting the indie sector
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CommentCharlene Chika Osuagwu: ‘Paula’ shows how much still needs to change
The producer of Curious Films’ Paula Yates doc reflects on the questions the film raises over the treatment of women in the public eye
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CommentTo box set or not? Industry grapples with release dilemma
A more balanced approach appears to be emerging as broadcasters experiment with different strategies
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CommentC4 saga is far from over as industry rings the changes
U-turn on privatisation comes during a period of flux for broadcasters and indies alike, writes Chris Curtis
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CommentMichelle Donelan: why I won’t sell C4
Exclusive: culture secretary reveals rationale for calling off previous regime’s privatisation plan
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CommentC4 is safe – but now faces in-house dilemma
Broadcaster will now enter a new era, irrespective of avoiding privatisation
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CommentBroadcasters overlook the Midlands at their peril
The Midlands region accounts for more than a quarter of BBC licence fee income - it’s time some of that was reinvested, Will Hanrahan says