Scott Bryan
Scott Bryan is a columnist for Broadcast
CommentScott Bryan: Bravery and empathy can help bring societal change
As the commissioning slowdown hits queer programming, the need to back ideas outside the mainstream is greater than ever
FeaturesTV and talent: when things turn sour
Some of the UK’s top presenters weigh in on broadcaster relationships, why some talent behave badly and what can be done to rein it in
NewsWhy YouTube is TV’s next frontier
Broadcasters are increasingly leaning into the platform as a way to build a relationship with younger audiences
CommentScott Bryan: Why is it so hard these days to find something to watch?
There’s an abundance of choice, but navigating endless platforms is tedious. What we need is Project Kangaroo 2.0
CommentScott Bryan: Broadcasters must be bolder with their digital ambitions
More original content on platforms such as YouTube and TikTok is the only way to attract younger audiences
NewsBBC to cut a quarter of R&D roles
A total of 67 roles to be shed as corporation launches voluntary redundancy scheme
NewsSky removes continuity announcers from six channels
Four staff roles and around twelve freelance posts understood to have been lost
CommentScott Bryan: continuity announcers are television’s unsung heroes
The role could be at risk in the age of streaming, but their empathetic and skilful contributions would be sorely missed
CommentScott Bryan: The industry should follow these new year resolutions
Let’s do away with the pointless rebrandings, invasive personalised ads and meaningless figures and support our staff
CommentScott Bryan: This year’s Edinburgh was fascinating, but not for the reasons you’d expect
Nobody seems to have the answers, Broadcast’s columnist concludes from a surprisingly downbeat TV Festival
CommentScott Bryan: There’s nothing wrong with a relaxed take on copyright
Stopping viewers from sharing footage on social media risks losing the buzz created by great TV moments
FeaturesSeen on screen: LGBTQ+ stories come out of the closet
Three figures involved in shows with LGBTQ+ themes discuss the significance and creativity of the likes of I Kissed A Boy and Heartstopper
CommentScott Bryan: Even in the streaming age, there’s plenty of life in live
The industry and the audience would both be worse off if the rise of streaming makes live shows a thing of the past
CommentScott Bryan: Rebranding channels can create confusion rather than clarity
Updating long-established channel and platform names for the streaming age doesn’t always pay off
CommentScott Bryan: Old gems can be as big a draw as shiny new releases
Archives full of brilliant shows are a powerful but underused weapon in the battle for viewers’ attention
CommentScott Bryan: Declining soaps need to find a way to hook younger viewers
The cancellation of Neighbours shows how vulnerable these former stalwarts of the schedules have become
CommentIt’s high time subtitles were mandatory across the board
Improving accessibility for every viewer should be a requirement for all broadcasters, not an optional extra, says Scott Bryan
CommentOlympics highlights the shift in power away from PSBs
Sub-licensing deal with Discovery leaves viewers disappointed and illustrates the tough challenges facing the BBC, says Scott Bryan
CommentThe BBC should capitalise on Eurovision’s popularity
A Saturday night entertainment show to select the UK entrant would deliver ratings and boost our chances, says Scott Bryan
CommentStreamers must stop hiding behind the big numbers
Lack of transparency over ratings is confusing for viewers – and may even be hurting the platforms’ smaller shows, says Scott Bryan