Rebecca Cooney
Rebecca Cooney is the Broadcast Insight Editor
Contact info
- Tel:
- 020 3890 0188
- Email:
- Rebecca.cooney@broadcastnow.co.uk
- Features
Neurodiversity: breaking down the barriers to inclusion
Industry figures discuss the challenges faced by neurodivergent people in the sector – and what can be done to help them succeed
- Behind The Scenes
Crime meets horror in Alibi’s The Red King
Director & exec producer of the Quay Street’s six-parter on embracing the constraints of a small budget and creating their own religious cult
- Features
Indie 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
- Features
Broadcasters in the firing line
Poor handling of the production slowdown, bad communication & a greenlight shortage are among the main complaints to this year’s survey
- Features
N&R indies feel the pinch
The majority of N&R indies report turnover that’s either static or falling, and cite recruitment of senior roles as a continuing problem
- Comment
A painful reshaping of the indie sector
‘A leaner British indie community may emerge in the coming years, one that is more robust for having ridden out such challenging conditions’
- Features
London 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
- Features
Eight things we learned at Realscreen
From co-pros to murder shows and FAST channels to theme park rides, here’s Broadcast’s top takeaways from New Orleans
- News
PSBs could explore Albert-style scheme to prevent misuse of AI
Deep Fusion Films executive producer tells Realscreen of ‘interest’ in such a project
- News
ITV commissioner: Soap viewers ‘more open’ to international stories
Nicola Lloyd was speaking on a panel alongside Channel 4’s Shaminder Nahal
- Features
Roundtable: 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
- News
Broadcast reveals Best Places to Work winner
Intial takes the top spot in Broadcast’s annual workplace satisfaction guide
- Comment
Best firms shine for staff in tough times
‘The 45 firms on our list have managed to keep morale high and workers feeling valued’
- Features
Creating a happy office
Staff at the Best Places to Work are rewarded for their hard work with everything from food & drink to team quizzes & parties
- Features
Regenerating Doctor Who: The anniversary specials
As the beloved sci-fi franchise turns 60, it looks towards a new era – led by some familiar faces.
- Features
Channel 4 trio named unsung heroes
Channel 4 executives Clemency Green, Art Sejdu and Kiran Nataraja are recognised by their peers in this year’s survey for always going the extra mile
- Features
Concerns grow as slowdown hits hard
Rocketing costs, a downturn in the ad market and struggling streamers are all playing a part in reducing commissions
- Comment
Buyers have their say on slowdown
70 buyers from across the industry reveal their views on the current industry landscape and how they’re navigating the slowdown
- Features
Alisa Pomeroy tops peer poll
C4 head of documentaries dethrones two-time winner Ben Frow as peers vote her the commissioner they most admire
- News
Netflix unscripted boss reveals search for live voting formats
Brandon Riegg tells Content London that shiny floor performance shows are priority