Rebecca Cooney
Rebecca Cooney is the Broadcast Insight Editor
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Behind The ScenesCrime 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
FeaturesIndie 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
FeaturesBroadcasters 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
FeaturesN&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
CommentA 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’
FeaturesLondon 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
FeaturesEight 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
NewsPSBs could explore Albert-style scheme to prevent misuse of AI
Deep Fusion Films executive producer tells Realscreen of ‘interest’ in such a project
NewsITV commissioner: Soap viewers ‘more open’ to international stories
Nicola Lloyd was speaking on a panel alongside Channel 4’s Shaminder Nahal
FeaturesRoundtable: 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
NewsBroadcast reveals Best Places to Work winner
Intial takes the top spot in Broadcast’s annual workplace satisfaction guide
CommentBest firms shine for staff in tough times
‘The 45 firms on our list have managed to keep morale high and workers feeling valued’
FeaturesCreating 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
FeaturesRegenerating Doctor Who: The anniversary specials
As the beloved sci-fi franchise turns 60, it looks towards a new era – led by some familiar faces.
FeaturesChannel 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
FeaturesConcerns grow as slowdown hits hard
Rocketing costs, a downturn in the ad market and struggling streamers are all playing a part in reducing commissions
CommentBuyers 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
FeaturesAlisa Pomeroy tops peer poll
C4 head of documentaries dethrones two-time winner Ben Frow as peers vote her the commissioner they most admire
NewsNetflix unscripted boss reveals search for live voting formats
Brandon Riegg tells Content London that shiny floor performance shows are priority
FeaturesStreamers fall down the pecking order
Commissioners believe that well-resourced streamers are becoming less attractive to indies