More News – Page 1766
-
NewsStaff split over BBC executive severance deals
BBC insiders have pointed to a split in opinion over the payoff scandal – with some staff expressing sympathy with the corporation over the criticism it has received for the golden goodbyes handed to senior managers.
-
NewsBBC HR role ‘toughest in UK’
Lucy Adams’ task of managing the BBC’s workforce has been branded the “toughest HR job in the UK” after a tumultuous period for the corporation.
-
NewsC4 steps up Sri Lanka campaign
Channel 4 News and documentary maker Callum Macrae are to travel to Sri Lanka to cover the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) as they continue to highlight war crimes committed against the country’s minority Tamil population.
-
NewsWhat now for the BBC Trust?
The future of the BBC Trust looks increasingly uncertain after a bruising encounter with the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) threw the corporation’s governance failings into sharp focus.
-
NewsDesmond calls for ‘level playing field’ with digital platforms
Channel 5 owner Richard Desmond has weighed into the retransmission fees debate and called on the government to ensure public sector broadcasters are protected from pressure from UK platforms such as Sky and US giants such as Amazon.
-
NewsMicrosoft seeks ideas for Xbox One console
Xbox production chief Nancy Tellem has urged TV indies to pitch innovative, immersive content ideas ahead of the launch of its Xbox One console.
-
NewsAll3M forges umbrella deal with Matt Lucas indie
All3Media has struck an umbrella deal with Matt Lucas’s production company John Stanley Productions.
-
NewsBarb to extend window for timeshifted data
Barb is to start reporting timeshifted viewing behaviour for up to four weeks after a programme has aired.
-
NewsHarris chief cautious on 4K
IBC 2013: Manufacturers need to be wary of investing too heavily in the development of 4K kit, according to the recently appointed chief executive of Harris Broadcast.
-
NewsCooke to showcase anamorphic lenses
IBC 2013: Cooke Optics will present the first two working production models from its Anamorphic/i range that was launched at NAB earlier this year.
-
NewsAnticipation grows for IBC
IBC 2013: Rumoured launch of Arri Ultra HD camera is one of the big talking points ahead of the show
-
NewsTablet viewing increases to 7% of all online video
The volume of viewing taking place via tablet devices has doubled in the past 12 months, according to data from online video provider Ooyala.
-
News
Aver Media targets UK projects
Canadian financier Aver Media is targeting high-end drama and animation series in an aggressive move into the UK television market.
-
NewsSky to use realtime Facebook data on screen
Sky is to become the first UK broadcaster to integrate real-time data on screen using Facebook APIs.
-
NewsNBCU exec joins C4 acquisitions
Channel 4 is beefing up its international acquisitions team with the hire of NBC Universal exec Nick Lee.
-
NewsLionsgate plans move into UK TV production
Mad Men producer Lionsgate is to expand its TV production business into the UK as part of a wider international push.
-
NewsBBC S&PP hires director of DMS to lead digital strategy
BBC Studios and Post Production has appointed Charles Tugendhat as director of its Digital Media Services (DMS) division.
-
NewsSplice's Neil Whippey joins Clear Cut audio team
Clear Cut has recruited dubbing mixer Neil Whippey to its audio department.
-
NewsSIS boss: BBC OB deals not sustainable
The latest round of BBC Sport outside broadcast contracts are not sustainable, according to SIS chief executive Gary Smith.
-
NewsBBC launches major governance review
The BBC is to launch a “comprehensive” review of its governance structure after MPs argued that current arrangements are “broken” in the wake of the payoffs fiasco.