All The Editor articles – Page 31
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Indies stare into the abyss
Independent producers are making widespread job cuts, using fewer staff on shoots and are convinced the quality of television will suffer over the next 12 months because of the tough economic climate.
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Can you cope with cuts?
How many shows, like The Bill, are rising to the challenge of looking good for less?
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It’s survival of the fittest
Big or small, industry players feel strain as dearth of commissions takes its toll
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The corporation fixation
For solutions to complex problems, Digital Britain has looked no further than Auntie
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ITV’s leaky ratings tactic
Event TV draws huge audiences, but it’s no use if viewers trickle away afterwards.
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BGT backlash and blame
The press and the industry both played a part in the sharp rise and fall of SuBo
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The Brits have arrived
Shed Media’s US Seinfeld commission points the way forward for UK indies
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Opening the BBC's books
The Trust’s decision to publish its board’s expenses should just be the start.
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Profit from on-demand
Broadcasting may be having a rough ride at the moment, but the viewers aren’t.
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Scrutiny and stability
The Tories' desired freeze on the licence fee would have an impact on programming.
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A strain on relations
ITV and its indies must practise give and take to maintain their mutual advantages.
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Showmanship not enough for ITV
What a week for Britain’s biggest commercial broadcaster. ITV has gone from world domination with singing sensation Susan Boyle, to TV’s consummate showman planning to step down early from the executive chairman role.
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A hit across all platforms
Susan Boyle's dramatic rise is a perfect example of a multimedia crossover.
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Five gets Woolfe factor
Airey's new channel controller will bring much-needed showmanship to Five.
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Getting down to business
The mood is sober at MipTV as execs negotiate a path through the downturn.
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The masters of spin
Spin-offs are winners in many ways for the UK, but don't let them stifle new ideas.
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Let's hear it for indies
It’s Indie Survey time again - and it gives me great pleasure to report that, based on 2008 numbers, the sector has had a successful year.
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Problems of perception
We can see the industry is taking the hard times seriously. Andy Burnham, take note.
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ITV's regional roots
ITV should remember that the regions have been one of its traditional strengths.