All Broadcast Magazine articles – Page 16
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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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CommentTake a deep breath and keep the faith through tough times
The short-term outlook may still be gloomy, but viewers haven’t lost their appetite for quality TV
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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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RatingsBBC1 bucks the trend at Christmas
While overall TV viewing fell, Call The Midwife and Doctor Who helped the channel achieve year on year growth
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RatingsE4 wins battle of the reality shows
Married At First Sight UK takes lead over ITV2 rival Big Brother as the shows go head to head
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RatingsBake Off slips to new low for C4
Lockdown goings-on prove a decent draw for C4, while C5’s All Creatures makes a strong return
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RatingsDoctor Who returns on top form
Ratings for 60th anniversary trilogy are the best for five years, while Ghosts proves consistent to the end
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RatingsAutumn beasts show their age
Both BBC1’s Strictly and ITV1’s I’m A Celebrity were behind their performances in recent years
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FeaturesEnd Credits: Julia Hardwell
Arrow Media’s head of talent on loving a tearjerker, Everton FC and Gary Lineker
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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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CommentThe right business model is key to company valuation
Some major media firms are up for sale but what they are worth depends on how you see the market developing
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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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CommentBig bets and clever commissions kick off the new year in style
Linear is far from dead – but there’s more to Gladiators and Mr Bates’ success than a slot in the schedule
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RatingsThe hunt for a new family favourite
Big entertainment shows are ever more important in attracting family viewing as competition from the likes of YouTube grows