Future of Content Thought Leadership
Special report on the content sector, exploring the value of new and original programming at a time of continued disruption by new technologies
Whisper: our assets are our people
When the pandemic hit, the sports producer doubled down on protecting staff jobs and “eking out that little bit more” than its rivals
What’s next in global media M&A?
How do the likes of Netflix and Comcast react to the recent mega-mergers that have reshaped global media, asks Tom Dods
Best Indie nominees: Plimsoll Productions
The Bristol-based factual giant produced cutting-edge shows for everyone from Apple TV+ and Netflix to the PSBs
Pandemic puts SVoDs in charge
Big-ticket movie launches and ease of use means streamers are attracting subscribers faster than ever, says Tom Dods
Coronavirus has changed everything for TV
Some people have stopped watching linear television without even realising it, says Tom Dods
VFX shows resilience through Covid-19 crisis
While the coronavirus has drastically reduced work for VFX companies, the industry has quickly adjusted, says Lorraine Ruckstuhl
In Business: bringing Gangs of London to the small screen
Pulse Films found Barclays financing integral to the big-budget Sky Atlantic drama production
Creating an Uproar about threatened wildlife
Conservationist and TV presenter Chris Morgan reveals how he has turned his passionate wildlife expertise into a content production operation
The best of the best
What makes the production companies nominated for Best Independent Production Company at the 2020 Broadcast Awards stand out?
Why Disney’s streaming gamble is paying off
Years spent investing in top-notch IP and technology has armed Disney+ with the tools to win the streaming wars, says Tom Dods
Women in TV: new talent in conversation
Emerging writer-director Tiana Linden and screenwriter Lauren Bishop reveal what inspires their work and their biggest achievements to date
Jane Featherstone: I’m in the business of people
WFTV Business Award winner tells Tim Dams why focusing on real issues is the key to creating stronger dramas
Global production: the big questions answered
Barclays’ Lorraine Ruckstuhl and Tom Dods explore the BI Global TV Production Map 2019 and assess the implications of consolidation
Fixed rig: the rise of the robot
Developments in technology and kit price drop are driving advances in fixed-rig camera techniques, says Gavin Smith
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Global TV Production Map
The shape of the consolidated world
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albert – working towards greener film and TV
Uniting the TV and film production and broadcast industry to create an environmentally sustainable approach
