Opinion
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CommentMobeen Azhar: The start I needed and the future we crave
The industry needs talented individuals offering new perspectives to join its ranks - to acheive that, we must invest in the pipeline
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CommentAnalysis: Alex Mahon’s C4 tenure and what comes next
Chris Curtis: Outgoing boss grappled with privatisation, ad market fluctuations and elusive younger viewers. Her successor may well face the same
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CommentTrue indies have always been the outliers – but we must persevere
Nicholas Sercombe reflects on an increasingly difficult world for independent production companies
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CommentHow to launch your own virtual production studio
Ben Gunkel, broadcast manager, EMEA, at Disguise, explains how to set up your own virtual production studio
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CommentWhy deepfakes are the next big threat to broadcast credibility
Matt Stagg explains why sports broadcasters are particularly susceptible to deepfakes and how to avoid getting caught out
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CommentThe development credit row points to the need for a bigger industry rethink
Give credit where it’s due, but industry must be open to equitable models of pay and collaboration, writes Jon Willers
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CommentSpelling out what Trump’s tariffs could mean for TV
Jeremy Roberts, head of TV & film at London legal firm Sheridans, on the indirect consequences of US action
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CommentWhy Last One Laughing UK is more than just a (very) funny show
Zeppotron/Initial’s Amazon Prime Video production is great example of a pivot paying off, writes Chris Curtis
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CommentPost-production shouldn’t be an afterthought
Collaboration with post teams from inception to completion can yield dividends, says Arrow Media’s head of post-production Kyran Speirs
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CommentRoy Ackerman: Theatrical feature docs are not the only game in town
Powerful, independent films still have a place on linear channels, with cuts to running times and budgets
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CommentI got £50,000 to explore how PSBs could win over Gen Z - this what I found
Wider regulation and content designed for social media will help bring in younger audiences, Toby Cameron says
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CommentThe Esports Olympics are coming – are broadcasters ready?
Ulrich Schulze, SVP of game ecosystems at ESL FACEIT Group, looks at how broadcasters will have to adapt their sport coverage for esports
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CommentRecognition is key to happy and productive workforces in difficult times
Improving staff wellbeing doesn’t have to cost money, says psychologist Janet Evans
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CommentAdolescence is a shot in the arm for UK drama, not its death knell
The global appetite for British stories is vast, and can be captured by all parts of the industry
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CommentComment: What brands and influencers can learn from rugby’s viewership strategy
Matt Millin-Brawn, director of strategy at Coolr, looks at how rugby has prioritised digital content
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CommentDon’t simply blame US streamers for UK drama health
As a COBA report shows UK-US scripted co-commissions are stable, executive director Adam Minns urges measured analysis over alarmist statements
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CommentA show of resilience in times of adversity
‘British indies are doing everything in their power to thrive through innovation’
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CommentComment: How traditional sports can win over the streaming generation
Luke Weston, executive strategy director at Household, looks at how sports can adapt to younger audiences
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CommentComment: How sport broadcasters have had to evolve
Daniel Apostolos, senior account director at The PHA Group, looks at how the industry has changed and what could be next
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CommentThe remarkable history of The Moving Picture Company (MPC)
Mike Luckwell takes a trip down memory lane as he reveals the origins and incredible growth story of the globally renowned VFX house