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Reassessing the pace of change
Predicting the post-coronavirus future is hard but lockdown has challenged our received wisdom about content and audiences, says Ian Rumsey
Keeping Jeremy Vine talking during lockdown
The team behind C5’s daytime show reveal how they have adapted and found new ways of working
Confronting inequality
It’s by showing empathy and building trust that communities share their battle scars and fears says ITV News London reporter Ria Chatterjee
Bringing power to the people
C5 News’ chief correspondent Tessa Chapman spotlights the challenge of capturing the everyday under Covid conditions
Broadcast journalism still matters
Strong TV journalism is absolutely vital in an age of digital disruption and difficult political discourse, says Krishnan Guru-Murthy
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Changes in law could shape future news coverage
Keeping abreast of these changes might just avert a major problem for employers and individuals alike, says ITN’s John Battle
How can producers best manage Covid-19 legal and commercial risks?
Abbas Media Law provides tips to help producers understand what law apply in the Covid-era
A bastion of British broadcasting
ITN is a shining example of a British television success story and will remain vital to the health of the sector in the future, says John Whittingdale
Flying to the epicentre
Scoops: in the last in our series of extracts from ITV News’ collection of 59 specially commissioned essays, Debi Edward describes how she reported a new virus emerging from China
The politics of war reporting
Scoops: from reporting amid a terror attack in Paris to the conflict in East Timor, walking towards the action is now part of a journalist’s role, says Matt Frei
Up close and personal: The challenges of covering Biden’s Victory
Covid-19 restrictions challenged reporters looking to get under the skin of voters in the US election, but the emotion was plain to see
Pandemic production: and we’re live
Our digital conferences have proven we can reimagine how to deliver news and debate, says Elizabeth Fisher-Robins
A day in the life of a senior edit technician
Post-production puts together the building blocks from which creative endeavours can bloom, says ITN’s Anil Douglas
When Paul met the politicians
Getting Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn to abandon the script and offer a soundbite that turns an interview into a story
Kevin Clarke’s inquest: seeing the full picture
Comment: I would speak out in open court again to highlight how important footage from police body cameras can be to telling the full story, says Steph Davies.
ITN News in the ‘90s: The death of Princess Diana
Nigel Dacre recalls the night reports came in that the People’s Princess had been killed in a car crash in Paris
The power of kindness can enact change
Channel 4 News allowed me to send my message of anti-racism across the world, says Patrick Hutchinson
The blueprint for a digital age
ITV News director of news Michael Jermey says committing to digitalisation, diversity & safeguarding broadcast values will drive future success
When Clare met the great British public
Art of the interview: the vox pop is the unrecognised gem, as we can learn more about the world from the public than politicians, says Clare Fallon
Remembering lost colleagues: Terry Lloyd, Fred Nerac and Hussein Osman
Comment: Ex-ITV News managing editor Robin Elias recalls the terrible day in Basra, and a moving return trip to Iraq
Remembering lost colleagues: Gaby Rado
Comment: In 2003, Channel 4 News tragically lost distinguished foreign affairs correspondent Gaby Rado, who fell from a hotel roof in Iraq. Alex Thomson remembers his former colleague and friend
How Vizrt helped announce President-elect Biden
Vizrt graphics seen by billions on election night as more than 100 broadcasters present and engage in real-time data
A day in the life of an ITV News floor manager
Behind the Scenes: collaboration and variety keep the job exciting every day, says Charlie Adiya
Covid-19: the story that impacts us all
Scoops: reporters usually tell stories through a lens, but coronavirus is personal to everyone, says Victoria Macdonald
Don’t take democracy for granted
Comment: Western democracies are fragile and elections must be wary of violence and demagoguery, says Lindsey Hilsum
Covering the capital comprehensively
As Covid generates a scrutiny of regional approaches, ITV News London must provide a detailed local perspective, says Hannah Emerson-Thomas
ITV: the evolution of the newsroom
ITV news and current affairs director Michael Jermey looks back at the pioneering journalism that created a formidable force in broadcast news
Forensic filmmaking: reinventing true crime
The rigorous journalism and care for contributors that underpins true crime programming ensures they really hit the mark, says Nathaniel Lippiett
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ITN News in the 90s: a decade of big news and innovation
Comment: the 1990s was an incredible decade for the news business, but the ITN ‘formula’ for success remains the same, says Nigel Dacre
Pandemic puts SVoDs in charge
Big-ticket movie launches and ease of use means streamers are attracting subscribers faster than ever, says Tom Dods
Election Fever: How dock10 brings leaders’ debates to TV
The challenge of creating political debates with “good energy, that looked slick, and had a glossy, primetime feel”
Postcard from Florida: Trump’s last-ditch gamble
Donald Trump’s return to the campaign trail could represent the moment he lost his re-election bid, says Robert Moore
When Minnie met Cummings
Doorstepping Boris Johnson’s advisor after his lockdown trip to Durham required skills I’d learned on the red carpet, says Minnie Stephenson
Policing the lockdown
Rachel Younger recalls the strange novelty of following Merseyside police officers patrolling the streets during the early days of lockdown
How we handled the Queen Mother’s passing
Striking the right tone on our coverage of a royal death taught me much about broadcast news I still remember today, says Mary Nightingale
Deterring democracy: making the case for news
Our scoop on black voter suppression highlights why the need for independent investigative journalism has never been stronger, says Ben de Pear
Post-production in lockdown: excitement and challenges
The cultural changes to our working lives that lockdown brought will remain forever, says Olly Strous
When Nina met Meryl – and Tom and George and Britney
Art of the interview: Capturing A-listers’ attention requires tenacity, patience and a little bit of cheek, says Nina Nannar
Developing: a different world
Behind the scenes: Covid has forced development teams to replace blue-sky thinking with practicality and feasibility, but ambitious projects are beginning to make a comeback
Uncovering a scandal
Scoops: ITV News producer Roohi Hasan was determined to understand why Covid-19 had a disproportionate affect on black, Asian and minority ethnic NHS staff
Helping women find their voice
Comment: the global pandemic has given news broadcasters a unique chance to feature more female experts in their coverage, says Catherine Jones of 5 News
Leading the way in continental content creation
Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos offer Europe’s producers new pathways
Creating a digital events business from scratch
Behind the scenes: in a week in which ITN is producing Ofcom’s Small Screen: Big Debate virtual conference, Richard Lawson looks into the future of commercial production at the broadcast news operation
My whirlwind first day on the job
Behind the Scenes: the fallout of the devastating Space Shuttle Challenger explosion forced me to learn fast on my first official assignment for Channel 4 News, says Chris Shlemon
The power of sports reporting
Comment: covering sporting events is a privilege but its superstars have the power to do much more good if they approach the media cleverly, writes Jordan Jarrett-Bryan
How ITV News reported the pandemic
The lengths ITV News has gone to cover the coronavirus pandemic
Reporting coronavirus: a day of dying
In the first excerpt from ITV News’ coronavirus reporting essay collection, Rohit Kachroo recalls shocking scenes during the height of lockdown
In the eye of the political storm
Comment: live TV debates uniquely challenge our politicians in a way other tests of personality cannot, says Julie Etchingham
How The Rundown makes waves among teens
Future of content: Stephen Hull reveals how ITV News’ digital news feed for teenagers The Rundown hit the bullseye, registering millions of views a month
When Jon met Idi
Art of the Interview: Jon Snow recounts the day he found himself in the private jet of a sleeping Idi Amin
Young audiences deserve our time and effort
Future of Content: we must look to the widest possible variety of sources to attract young viewers for our television news broadcasters, says Ayshah Tull
What does the Restart Scheme mean for the TV sector?
The government insurance scheme will be great for confidence in uncertain times and shows the industry is open for business, says Charlotte Sanders
Cineflix Rights eyes scripted deals
UK distributor seeks creative partnerships as it looks to bolster English-language drama catalogue
Getting immersed in Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos
The highly immersive Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos technologies are widely available in a varied range of products across home entertainment
The simple way to keep your data safe
Data security on an external hard drive has never been simpler than with ArmorLock™, providing easy access via mobile phone
Taking cues from ITN’s storied past
Future of content: ITN Productions has created a distinct personality but has the company DNA running through its veins, says Ian Rumsey
ITN’s vital role in these extraordinary times
Comment: as we turn 65, examining the work we do and upholding the values that define us is crucial, says Anna Mallett
Resilience is key when working in production
Comment: 5 News presenter Sian Williams provides advice on dealing with tough times
We are duty-bound to engage young audiences
ITV News anchor Charlene White talks about her ITV series aimed at explaining racism to young audiences
When Cathy met Max
The art of the interview: Channel 4 News presenter Cathy Newman recalls a tense encounter with Oswald Mosley’s son Max about a racist pamphlet
Epidemics through the decades
Scoops: report by Jon Snow, Channel 4 News presenter, June 2020
The challenge of covering a major sporting event in post-Covid times
Future of content: pandemic or no pandemic, standing still is not an option, says ITN Productions’ Alastair Waddington
Tom Bradby: How life has changed at ITN
Comment: the News at Ten presenter reflects on his career and ponders the future
The importance of an ‘And Finally’
And Finally: News at Ten writer David Stanley reveals the art of selecting the programme’s final news item
Providing skills to change the industry
How ScreenSkills supports talent from all backgrounds to thrive in UK television
Coronavirus has changed everything for TV
Some people have stopped watching linear television without even realising it, says Tom Dods
Spotlight on Technicolor VFX
In conversation with Rachel Matchett, WW Head of VFX
Elstree Studios congratulates Sky Studios Elstree
Facility will house Sky Originals and Universal Studios Group shows across 12 sound stages
Stay safe with ScreenSkills coronavirus awareness training
As production restarts, safety is paramount and ScreenSkills’ new module aims to demonstrate best practice
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
Disney+’s D2C strategy paying off
New SVoD measurement service TRP Codex data confirms successful start for streamer
The Yellow Book gives production the green light
First Option’s new Covid-19 Production Manual provides detailed advice on how production can restart
In Business: bringing Gangs of London to the small screen
Pulse Films found Barclays financing integral to the big-budget Sky Atlantic drama production
How indies can adapt their content to flourish after Covid-19
The government has laid out a roadmap for loosening the lockdown, but production companies still face big challenges in getting back to work
Supporting UK content creation
Discover how Barclays is helping to fund productions and boosting the creative sector
Remote Trauma unveils Covid Media Solutions
Robust new solution will enable production sector to safely restart
How to encourage more women into TV tech roles
Anne-Marie Corvin on the roundtable debate which was held to mark International Women’s Day last month
Next Steps for TV Advertising Measurement
How TV advertising fits into a fast-evolving landscape where online and on-demand advertising are growing fast
How NFTS graduates are powering British drama
Almost two-thirds of high-end shows currently employ the school’s alumni
Global growth: are you in or out?
With the increasingly international reach of TV, out-of-London producers can access more markets and the Creative Cities Convention is here to help
IR35: what does it mean for TV?
The UK Government has now announced a delay of new off-payroll working rules until April 2021 due to Covid-19. Sargent-Disc looks at how these changes are likely to affect the industry when they come into force.
The value of good mental health
Why the mental health of employees and freelancers is vital to UK film and television
Three ways TV can leverage TikTok
Influencer marketing agency Fanbytes explains how the social media platform can be escapism on steroids
Supporting the evolution of TV
With 30 years’ experience, Barclays specialist media team is continuously evolving to keep pace with a rapidly changing production industry
Relocation is good for everyone
Shifting TV’s centre of gravity outside of London will help to improve creativity and diversify the industry, says Ruth Pitt
BBC has chance for real change
Whoever the new DG is, the key to success for the corporation lies in increasing opportunities for talent from across the country, says Ruth Pitt
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
Landmark M&A production deals predicted for 2020
Having brokered Bear Grylls’ sale to Banijay, and Plimsoll investment from LDC, ACF Investment Bank has the track record to get value for its clients
The best of the best
What makes the production companies nominated for Best Independent Production Company at the 2020 Broadcast Awards stand out?
Do you meet the N&R criteria?
As broadcasters boost their N&R spending, accountancy and advisory firm RSM can help ensure your production doesn’t fall foul of the rules
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
Pact tool gives indies the edge
CEO John McVay says the Pact Growth Accelerator will give members all the resources they need to stay ahead of rivals in a competitive global market
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
Streamers lure advertising revenue
Broadcaster VoD services are attracting advertisers as audience measurement improves, OMD’s Carl Connaughton tells Tim Dams
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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