All Comment articles – Page 4
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CommentOptimism makes a welcome return
‘Distributors are by no means out of the woods yet, but most companies seem able to at least see the wood for the trees’
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CommentThree cheers for John McVay – and three pointers for his successor
Argonon boss James Burstall hails the work of the outgoing Pact supremo and highlights some of the hot topics for the indie group’s next leader
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CommentHow creators are reshaping the entertainment industry
Olly Lewis of The Fifth explains why creators are now leading the way with TV entertainment formats
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CommentPSB chiefs: these measures can help secure distinct British broadcasting for the future
Traditional powerhouses reveal five-point plan for the future
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CommentWhere are all the funny women?
Despite a few high-profile successes, there are still depressingly few sitcoms written by women. Chelsea Kania asks why
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CommentAs TV doors close, we must look to digital to thrive
The TV Collective’s Simone Pennant explores the paths to survival and success for global majority creatives who can’t wait for change
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CommentMarcus Ryder: Generative AI poses a hidden threat to the industry’s mental health
Beyond prompting job loss fears, Gen AI could have a more insidious effect on how creative workers view themselves
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CommentMaking micro media magnates out of fresh IP
Getting a TV series on air doesn’t have to be the first step – or indeed only destination – for today’s indies to thrive and survive
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CommentMark Browning: It’s time to modernise the TV industry
Consolidation isn’t something to fear, it’s an opportunity to create stability and growth, says the chief executive of Zinc
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CommentLessons from Channel 5’s NFL strategy
Alex Brown, head of sport and entertainment at EssenceMediacom, a WPP brand, looks at the broadcaster’s innovative approach to live sport
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CommentDon’t neglect infrastructure in the tech broadcast revolution
Broadcasters should move off proprietary platforms to be able to move swiftly when opportunities arise, says Nutanix Unified Storage’s lead Stuart Heade
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CommentThe broadcast industry must do more to promote talent diversity
Whisper chief executive Sunil Patel talks about going back to his roots to work on the British Grand Prix
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CommentWhy producers should be watching Africa in 2025
The TV Collective’s Simone Pennant on why Africa offers a strategic, creative and cultural opportunity for international producers
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CommentFatima Salaria: Long may heretical voices be heard at MacTaggart
The industry and the festival both need to be prepared to engage with the uncensored truth
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CommentThe industry must fully commit to using access coordinators
Access coordinators are an established idea in TV production, but take-up remains bafflingly slow, says Sara Johnson
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CommentIt’s tough out there – indies have never worked harder or smarter
Even producers performing well are feeling the pressure – so let’s double down on fresh thinking, says Chris Curtis
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CommentTV is in trouble - but keeping its promises on diversity can save it
Despite a huge response to Black Lives Matter, progress is stalling, says Trent Williams-Jones
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CommentWe need to move away from a TV vs YouTube mindset
Vevo’s Rich Brant says industry collaboration will be needed to truly take advantage of Barb’s YouTube insights
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CommentHow TikTok helped Virgin Island become a viral hit
Channel 4’s Jonah Weston on a social campaign which outmanoeuvred prudish algorithms to draw in young viewers
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CommentLet’s put aside our fear of AI and find out what the limits are
While there are still so many unknowns around AI, we’ll only learn what audiences want by testing the water, says John Elmes