Tech is radically changing media and advertising, but our first Future of Media Manchester event reminded us that what matters most to creativity and sales is the same now as it was 200 years ago, writes the editor-in-chief.
15 Jan 2025 | Raymond Snoddy
The government insists everything is “still on the table” regarding the BBC’s funding model post-2028 and there is no shortage of proposals. But not all ideas for replacing the licence are equal.
04 Dec 2024 | Raymond Snoddy
Filming locations for popular shows such as Death in Paradise, Emily in Paris and Game of Thrones attract tourists who pump millions into the local economy. TV tourism is not to be sniffed at.
Reporters Jack Benjamin and Ella Sagar look at stories including Google’s volte-face on cookie deprecation, latest earnings and an odd match in Teads and Outbrain.
Reporters Jack Benjamin and Ella Sagar look at the stories that mattered most in media and advertising this week, including coverage of the Euros and takeaways from the latest IPA Bellwether.
The current BBC charter ends in 2027.
As Labour kicks off a new era, some major media developments are also under way: the sale of the Telegraph, the future of the BBC under a new culture secretary and the departure of two heavyweight political commentators.
Beyond vague promises of widening access, working constructively with broadcasters and cracking down on online harm, Labour must show us what it will do to support this important sector.
| Maria Iu
The roll-out marks the first time all four major public-service broadcasters have worked on a streaming proposition together.
Significant new research from Barb and Isba, the array of video content and TV’s proven effectiveness suggest the future is bright.
Two key interviews from our Future of Audio and Entertainment event last week: Matt Payton (Radiocentre) on an ad-funded BBC and Michael Bayston (Acast) on what’s next for audio measurement.