All Columnists articles – Page 2
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CommentRoy Ackerman: A good old co-pro may hold key for future of indie docs
Streamer interest may be waning and budgets getti ng smaller but co-pros with PSBs offer a route to success
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CommentKate Bulkley: It’s all change as media firms rethink their business models
Broadcasters are reviewing how their programming is curated and packaged in a hyper-competitive market
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CommentDanny Brocklehurst: Working-class kids need to see there’s a place for them
Making the industry more reflective of the viewers we serve will lead to better programming
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CommentFatima Salaria: Who are we to judge the choices that people make?
Whatever the reason for women stepping away from the industry, we need to do more to help them return to work
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CommentAsh Atalla: Bad behaviour isn’t justified – no matter who you are
It’s time the industry held ‘stars’ to account – and acknowledged that everyone involved in a production has ‘talent’
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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
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CommentMike Darcey: The industry must not repeat the mistakes of newspapers
Broadcasters and streamers need to face up to the fact that the problems they face may be structural rather than cyclical
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CommentKate Bulkley: Broadcasters need to be smart to hook Gen Z viewers
The challenge is not only to come up with relevant content, but to find new ways to ensure it reaches the target audience
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CommentRoy Ackerman: My top 10 tips for navigating an industry reset
Turmoil in the streaming business is striking fear into factual producers, but we will come out the other side
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CommentFaraz Osman: Under-representation persists but there is cause for optimism
Younger generations are exploring their identity on their own terms and the way they support each other is inspiring
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CommentFatima Salaria: Taking time out has given me a fresh perspective
The value of journalism and the challenges that women and people of colour face have been brought into focus, says Fatima Salaria
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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
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CommentMike Darcey: BBC is betting goodwill holds key to licence fee debate
Viewers struggling with the cost of living may decide not to pay the licence fee despite using a plethora of free services
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CommentJob uncertainty threatens progress made on diversity
Great strides have been made in attracting people from diverse backgrounds – but now we need to keep them, says Lorraine Heggessey
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CommentThe key to not ruining a good series: knowing when to stop
It’s tempting to continue season after season with a hit series, but that’s when you put its legacy at risk, says Danny Brocklehurst
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CommentFatima Salaria: We would all benefit from taking time out to recharge
Burnout is a very real problem in this industry and those in need of a break deserve support
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CommentKate Bulkley: Broadcasters and streamers play it safe in tough times
Reboots, safe bets and programme extensions are the order of the day as global production spending growth slows
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CommentIt’s too soon to mourn the death of the premium doc
The boom may have slowed down, but there is still life in the genre as streamers continue to want the best ideas, says Roy Ackerman
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CommentMike Darcey: Bob Iger has his work cut out to bring back Disney magic
The problems the former chief executive has been brought back to fix are the result of his own strategic calls
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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