All articles by Rebecca Cooney – Page 6
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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
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FeaturesStreamers fall down the pecking order
Commissioners believe that well-resourced streamers are becoming less attractive to indies
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FeaturesJob satisfaction high among commissioners
Despite having to negotiate a slowdown and strained indie relationships, a resounding 93% of commissioners say they are happy in their role
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NewsDoctor Who sparks £130m boost for Wales
BBC report says decision to make the show in Wales was “a significant catalyst” for regional growth
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FeaturesThat’s Life!: ‘A show ahead of its time’
From law-changing investigations to talking dogs, That’s Life! was a groundbreaking show that kickstarted the careers of some of TV’s biggest names
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Behind The ScenesBehind the Scenes: Zorro rides again
Amazon is reviving the ‘timeless Mexican superhero story’ with a new focus on strong female characters
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NewsIndustry ‘must think differently about careers’, Broadcast Live: Glasgow event hears
Change is desperately needed to deal with challenges facing freelancers, says BBC Studioworks culture director
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FeaturesHow Hardcash delivered the Russell Brand doc
Executive producer Esella Hawkey reveals the meticulous work that went into the C4 Dispatches programme
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NewsFind courage to make risky shows, Meera Syal urges industry
Goodness Gracious Me star exhorts TV chiefs to keep telling minorities’ stories
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NewsITVX tests out AI scheduling for FAST channels
Streamer’s editor says AI can ‘pick up some of the mundane work’
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NewsSmall indies fear swift closure, commissioners told
Commissioners insist they are listening to production companies
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FeaturesRoundtable: Holding the ladder for young talent
Four of last year’s Hot Shots on what the industry is doing right and what more could be done to support emerging talent
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CommentHot Shots continue to raise the bar
‘This year’s cohort are not just brilliant at their jobs, they are also people who have made a difference’
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NewsFulwell 73 makes scripted redundancies
Saskia Schuster among the departures as indie shifts ’strategic focus’ on scripted
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FeaturesThe US writers’ strike: What will it mean for the UK industry?
British peers show solidarity with fight for fair pay
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NewsIndie Survey 2023 correction: Fulwell 73
A year of significant growth means the indie ranks tenth in the survey rankings
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FeaturesIndies reap rewards of N&R push
The impact of broadcasters’ efforts to increase nations and regions production shows in rising revenues, but recruitment problems remain a concern