Thriving in the digital space
Online content producers discuss the changing television landscape and the challenges of making money from short-form
Streaming wars: A guide to the new players
Focus on Apple TV+, Disney+, HBO Max, Peacock and Quibi
iPlayer takes centre stage
BBC to reinvent coverage of live events such as the general election and Glastonbury Festival
Sky eyes interactive future
UK chief Stephen van Rooyen sets out vision for set-top boxes that respond to viewers’ needs
SVoDs trial linear launches
Weekly releases on the rise as platforms experiment with range of different windowing models
Digital stars call for more input
Online talent want greater involvement in the creative process when working with producers
Prospects good for streaming era
New platforms bring opportunities as BBC supercharges iPlayer
McVay: ‘It’s good for broadcasters to get their shins kicked occasionally’
Pact’s chief executive on why he’s still fired up about fighting for its members after 18 years at the helm
How to stand out as a start-up
The bosses of four new indies on financing, revenue streams, growth ambitions - and having a point of difference
Working in the production pressure cooker
What are producers doing to improve their work culture and protect their staff
How to be the perfect indie
What are the credentials commissioners at ITV, C4 and C5 look for in a producer to maintain a successful working relationship?
How the TV industry is set to evolve
From technology to talent, leading figures ponder what TV will look like in the years to come
Terms of trade in the spotlight
Senior execs discuss whether the indie revenue framework is fit for purpose in the digital age
‘True’ indies: consolidation limits fresh thinking
Production bosses call for broadcaster support to keep ecology mixed and boost creativity
'There is no rulebook': lessons from the indie frontline
From handling celebrities to the importance of relationship building, producers share their most valuable and informative experiences
How to survive as an indie
Running your own firm is like a rollercoaster – only more terrifying, says Steven D Wright
Indie influencers 2019
Jane Featherstone heads up our list of the top 20 execs making waves in TV right now
Indie influencers: 2-5
Stephen Lambert; Leanne Klein; Jane Tranter; Simon Dickson
Indie influencers: 6-10
Nicola Shindler; Jon Thoday; Andy Harries; Peter Fincham & Tim Hincks; Grant Mansfield
Indie influencers: 11-15
Richard McKerrow; Mel Leach & Andrew Mackenzie; Tim Carter; David Glover & Mark Raphael; Aysha Rafaele
Indie influencers: 16-20
Dan Baldwin; Simon Heath; Sanjay Singhal; Andrew Sheldon; Sunil Patel
Indies remain the lifeblood of TV
Despite intense competition, the industry has much to celebrate
Gallery: Broadcast 60th anniversary party
Click to view images from this month’s event held at London’s Smiths of Smithfields
The big stories: 2000-2004
Twenty years of splashes and scoops
The Brits making waves across the pond
Transatlantic success stories from NBC’s Paul Telegdy to Ozy Media’s Jana Bennett
John de Mol: fear is undermining hunt for hits
The next generation of breakout formats will only emerge from risk-taking, says John de Mol
UK ratings 2006 - 2019: the changing shape of audiences
Stephen Price explores the decline of the soaps, but finds a raft of old entertainment juggernauts still going strong
Linear: how long has it got?
With youngsters deserting traditional TV schedules, is the industry hurtling towards an on-demand-only future?
Nicole Taylor & Sarah Phelps on the pleasure and pain of writing
Scriptwriters discuss their love/hate relationship with the creative process and why panic is an essential part of the job
The BBC: what next?
From iPlayer rights and SVoD rivals to fragmented audiences and IP delivery, Tara Conlan surveys the corporation’s challenges
Capturing data in a VoD world
How do Barb’s plans for the future of audience measurement stack up?
Charlotte Moore: making the BBC fit for the future
Three key principles will guide us as we face the challenges ahead
Andy Harries: how SVoDs changed everything
Streamers transformed the sector, but PSBs can still punch above their weight
B60: Healthy picture for visual effects
Tim Dams looks at how the sector went from cottage industry to global leader
Writers on writers: Paula Milne and Danny Brocklehurst compare notes
How the rise of the streamers and binge-watching has affected the way they write
Jane Millichip: there’s no ‘norm’ in drama funding
Producers need to be agile as models evolve and new players emerge
The big stories: 2011-2017
Phone-hacking to bun fights
Meet my mentor
Leading industry figures reveal the people who have been the biggest inspiration in their careers
Master craftsmen in conversation
Russell T Davies and Jack Thorne discuss the rules they set themselves and the people who have inspired them
The demise of the big beasts
Conor Dignam reflects on how the PSBs have ceded power and big personalities eased out
David Olusoga: other industries put TV to shame
Diversity has suffered for years as sector has rested on its liberal laurels, says David Olusoga
Gazing into the past and future
Genuinely distinctive content is best response to a host of challenges
SJ Clarkson: ‘I want to make the mundane beautiful’
One of the most sought-after TV directors talks to Jesse Whittock about how she develops a show’s vocabulary
Tony Hall: BBC to harness people power
Director general seeks to avert damaging licence fee deal by getting the public involved
Sharon Horgan: ‘Abandoning ideas feels like sacrilege’
The Catastrophe writer and Merman co-founder tells Robin Parker about her creative juggling act
Tackling diversity head-on
Lenny Henry quizzes Tom Watson MP over Labour’s plans to improve representation
First steps on a long journey
While broadcasters have made some progress towards being more inclusive on and off screen, diversity experts say many challenges still lie ahead
A helping hand into the industry
Broadcast hears from four young people on how industry training schemes have aided their career journeys
Lenny Henry to guest-edit Broadcast
Actor and campaigner interviews Labour’s Tom Watson for diversity-themed special
Media Business Podcast #3: Broadcast Indie Survey
Highlights of the Broadcast Indie Survey Reveal event
‘Nations and regions’ does not tell the whole story
We need a better phrase to describe the diverse TV landscape outside the M25, says Ruth Pitt
Media Business Podcast #2: Baz and Lambert in conversation
Baz and Lambert - Gamechanger event
Lambert order book is revealing
PSBs still first choice despite FAANGs becoming top customers
Bazalgette stands up for PSBs
ITV chairman highlights need for ‘public purpose’ at Gamechanger event with Stephen Lambert
Gallery: Broadcast at 60 - Gamechangers event
Click to view images from Sir Peter Bazalgette in conversation with Stephen Lambert
Broadcast marks 60th with diversity scheme
Free subscriptions available for emerging talent, in conjunction with ScreenSkills, Pact and Mama Youth Project
Broadcast celebrates 60 years
High-profile events and themed issues throughout 2019 to mark landmark
How to get involved
Click for contact details to be a part of Broadcast’s special anniversary
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Prospects good for streaming era
New platforms bring opportunities as BBC supercharges iPlayer
The Show That Shaped Me
Steve Pemberton: Talking Heads
The intimacy of Alan Bennett’s seminal monologues have influenced my own work, says the Inside No.9 co-writer and co-star