All articles by Rebecca Cooney
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FeaturesNeurodiversity: 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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’
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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
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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
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NewsPSBs could explore Albert-style scheme to prevent misuse of AI
Deep Fusion Films executive producer tells Realscreen of ‘interest’ in such a project
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NewsITV commissioner: Soap viewers ‘more open’ to international stories
Nicola Lloyd was speaking on a panel alongside Channel 4’s Shaminder Nahal
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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
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NewsBroadcast reveals Best Places to Work winner
Intial takes the top spot in Broadcast’s annual workplace satisfaction guide
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CommentBest firms shine for staff in tough times
‘The 45 firms on our list have managed to keep morale high and workers feeling valued’
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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FeaturesAlisa Pomeroy tops peer poll
C4 head of documentaries dethrones two-time winner Ben Frow as peers vote her the commissioner they most admire
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NewsNetflix unscripted boss reveals search for live voting formats
Brandon Riegg tells Content London that shiny floor performance shows are priority