All Broadcast magazine analysis articles
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FeaturesWhat makes a successful podcast?
Vibrant Television, talkSport and Two Circles execs discussed how podcast producers can monetise their content and ensure it pops with listeners
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FeaturesIndie Summit 2024: Indies look to a better tomorrow
In the State of the Nation discussion, leading indie execs revealed what steps they’ve taken to navigate the downturn
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FeaturesIn conversation: Harnessing the power of real life drama
Directors of ITV’s Mr Bates Vs The Post Office and Breathtaking discuss their different approaches to making series based on real events
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FeaturesBuyers roundtable: Strategies for securing the best scripted content
Heads of acquisition from Sky, HBO Max, Starz and BBCS/UKTV reveal their priorities
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FeaturesLondon TV Screenings: Thrillers dominate as comedy declines
Laughs will be in short supply at this year’s London TV Screenings as distributors instead opt to push their premium scripted content
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FeaturesC4 looks to futureproof comedy with Playgrounds scheme
New fund will complement Blaps and provide a more experimental space for budding talent
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FeaturesHow the year is shaping up for VFX and post houses
Execs from post house Gorilla and VFX specialist BlueBolt discussed the state of the sector, flexible working and the growing use of AI
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FeaturesAnalysis: Commissioning falls across the board in 2023
Orders taking a significant tumble in 2023, co-pros in decline and the streamers cutting back according to Programme Index analysis
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FeaturesRoundtable: a new era of specialist factual
Leading commissioners from around the world reveal how they are moving the genre forward, dealing with budget cuts and embracing co-production
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FeaturesRoundtable: How to ease the freelancer crisis
Industry leaders discuss what can be done to help out-of-work freelancers – from government aid to greater industry collaboration
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FeaturesBroadcast predictions: What 2024 has in store for the industry
Broadcast’s editorial team look into their crystal balls to predict the changes, challenges and opportunities the industry faces in the year ahead
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FeaturesAnalysis: How to measure a hit show
Content chiefs at the BBC, ITV, C4 and C5 reveal what they believe constitutes a hit on their channels
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FeaturesYear in Review: scandal, strikes and royal ghosts
From a new monarch to a slew of celebrity scandals + the end of two of TV’s finest dramas, Broadcast looks back at the past 12 months
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FeaturesAnalysis: How PSBs are fighting back against the streamers
Broadcasters are putting their VoD platforms at the centre of commissioning decisions, making use of audience data & tapping into their archives
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FeaturesVirtual production in the spotlight
Experts on virtual production discuss the benefits of the technology, the essential kit needed to get the most out it, and the impact of the recent layoffs at Unreal Engine maker Epic Games
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FeaturesStudios look to brighter days in 2024
After weathering a perfect storm of US strikes and a slowdown in commissioning, UK studios are cautiously optimistic about the coming year
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FeaturesThe Crown: The royal saga that ruled the airwaves
Left Bank execs reflect on the landmark royal drama, while Netflix UK’s Anne Mensah reveals the potential successors to its throne
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FeaturesWhat makes a show risky? Top execs have their say
The BBC’s Clare Sillery, UKTV’s Mark Iddon, ITV’s Sue Murphy and C4’s Tim Hancock discuss the shows on which have taken risks
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FeaturesThat’s Life!: ‘A show ahead of its time’
From law-changing investigations to talking dogs, That’s Life! was a groundbreaking show that kickstarted the careers of some of TV’s biggest names
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FeaturesRoundtable: What makes a great literary adaptation?
Raffaella de Angelis, Hannah Griffiths and Hilary Strong discuss the role of the author, current trends and the power of IP