All Broadcast magazine analysis articles – Page 8
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FeaturesThe truth about disability in TV
Six people with disabilities open up about their lived experiences of working in the industry and how it could be improved
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FeaturesDisability report highlights ‘untapped potential’
CDN review urges industry to better leverage 14m strong group
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FeaturesEmployers ‘blithely disengaged’, says disability campaign group
DDPTV survey finds 60% of respondents experienced ableism or discrimination
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FeaturesThe battle for C4’s future gets political
With Conservative advocates thin on the ground - what are the broadcaster’s prospects?
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FeaturesBuyers expand horizons as US shows dry up
The acquisitions landscape is changing as major studios retain content for their own streaming services & networks look elsewhere for deals
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FeaturesRethinking recruitment
The Covid pandemic and BLM movement have galvanised the industry to reassess how freelance crew are hired and try to create a more level playing field
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FeaturesIn Conversation: Turton and Mahon on navigating past the pandemic
The C4 and All3 chiefs kicked off Broadcast’s Restart conference with a discussion about the post-Covid future
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FeaturesHow Netflix is looking after cast and crew
HR chief Emma Murphy explains how the SVoD giant is supporting freelancers as scrutiny of the industry’s working culture intensifies
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FeaturesRise of the guessing game
Guessing formats are everywhere following the success of The Masked Singer. Is this a short-lived phase, or a shift in commissioning strategy?
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FeaturesAnalysis: PSB prominence: too little, too late?
With Ofcom’s recommendations winning informal government support, confidence is growing that legislation is on the way. But will it come soon enough?
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FeaturesBreaking into the comedy boys’ club
Despite repeated calls for more comedy shows with female writers, the latest stats from Broadcast’s Programme Index suggest progress has been slow
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FeaturesAFP comes into its own
Ad-funded programming is enjoying a resurgence as its reputation improves and traditional ad spots take a hit from the pandemic
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The Broadcast InterviewAsacha plots an empire
Pan-European group has been steadily acquiring production firms and has now gained a foothold in the UK with the acquisition of Wag TV
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FeaturesAnalysis: The indie sector has its say
Comments from 100-plus respondents to the Indie Survey provide an unvarnished snapshot of life as a producer
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FeaturesBritish comedy hits the US sweet spot
Interest in UK series remains strong across the pond, with growing demand for remakes and finished tapes
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FeaturesA new era in US politics
ITV News’ Emma Murphy on Biden’s America and moving the political narrative away from Donald Trump
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FeaturesThe NHS’s Covid challenge
As his reports lay bare the true impact of the pandemic, BBC News reporter Clive Myrie laments that TV crews were not allowed into hospitals sooner
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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
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FeaturesIn conversation: how to write a hit ITV drama
The writers of The Bay and Finding Alice discuss their creative process and unravel the layers that make up must-watch television