Business
UK government aims to ‘demystify’ creative jobs for young people
According to government research, 50 per cent of young people aged 11-18 say creative jobs are “interesting” but 23 per cent believe there are...
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Media Consumption
Report: 10 million people could lose TV access if DCMS switches off transmission in 2035
Independent Analyst Matthew Horsman suggests DCMS plans are moving too quickly for many UK households
Artificial Intelligence
More human than human? Channel 4 debuts UK first AI presenter
The latest episode of Dispatches, Will AI Take My Job, was presented by an entirely AI-generated creation
Media Consumption
Rethinking broadcasting: three imperatives for survival and growth
Andrew Bunten, COO of video entertainment at Irdeto explores the strategies needed for broadcasters to thrive in a rapidly evolving marketplace
Media Consumption
Channel 4 ‘best-ever’ day as streaming growth continues
Building on a record-breaking September, Channel 4 delivered its best-ever week for views alongside market-leading linear success
Media Delivery
Carriage marriage between UKTV and Channel 4 streaming
The 'ground-breaking' deal aims to build on Channel 4's recent streaming growth and significantly increase the footprint of U, making both catch-up and boxset...
Media Delivery
Channel 4 is first PSB to launch FAST channels on Freely
The three channels are 4Reality, 4Homes and 4Life, with each tapping into the "lean-back nature of live TV," said the broadcaster
Media Consumption
Freely passes half million weekly users milestone
One year on from the collaboration's launch, a new survey predicts the platform is on track to be the UK's biggest within 5 years
Media Consumption
Freely expands into streaming devices
Netgem is confirmed as the platform's first device partner, widening access to free services for UK households
Artificial Intelligence
Fast Forward for Spirit Studios as new Channel 4 solution powers gen AI campaign
The broadcaster's recently launched generative AI solution is designed to open up the power of TV to new and emerging brands
Adtech
Sky, ITV and Channel 4 to launch ‘industry first’ unified advertising marketplace
The initiative aims to provide new-to-TV brands with the ability to access premium video content through a single campaign
Adtech
Channel 4 partners with Adform on BVoD inventory
Partnering with Adform allows Channel 4 to offer greater flexibility and scale through programmatic buying
Audio
The microphones that captured the magic of Channel 4’s The Piano
Sound supervisor Richard Meredith explains why he opted for DPA microphones and Wisycom Wireless RF solutions to capture the sound of the award-winning series
Media Delivery
Channel 4 becomes first UK broadcaster to launch video on Spotify
According to the broadcaster, Spotify video podcast consumption in the UK is up more than 95 per cent year on year
Artificial Intelligence
Channel 4 sets out AI guidelines
Based on its core beliefs, the broadcaster aims to ensure it maintains an ethical stance over its use of the technology, while ensuring creativity...
Business
Alex Mahon steps down as Channel 4 CEO
The channel's first female CEO, Mahon will leave the business in the summer
Production & Post
Chasing the Aces: how True North Productions filmed the RAF for Channel 4
Channel 4’s Top Guns: Inside the RAF puts viewers at the heart of the action, following the service as it carries out operations around...
Business
TVBEurope April 2025 issue now available
The "AI issue" takes a look at how AI is reshaping broadcasting, including areas such as sports commentary and archiving and storage, plus we...
Sustainability
Industry first for Channel 4 Sales with advertiser emissions tool
The solution provides digital campaign emissions data as the broadcaster continues to put sustainability at the top of its agenda, said Channel 4
Media Consumption
UK public service broadcasters challenge terrestrial TV switch-off date
According to reports, the PSBs are pushing back against plans to keep signals on air until at least 2034
Business
TVBEurope January/February 2025 issue now available
Focusing on streaming and OTT, the issue features an interview with Channel 4's director of technology and distribution, Grace Boswood; finds out how BT's...
IP Migration
Broadcast and the IT industry: an inevitable evolution?
At IBC2024, Grass Valley CTO Ian Fletcher told attendees at GV Forum that broadcast is now an IT industry. During our discussions at the...
Production & Post
Catching the Christmas train
Filming one of the world’s most scenic rail routes in the depths of winter needed a planning operation that was second to none. Sohail...
Sustainability
UK broadcasters commit to new measurement process to track climate content
The broadcasters will issue on-screen sustainability tracking forms as part of their post production reporting processes
Media Consumption
Channel 4 becomes first UK broadcaster on Apple Vision Pro
The solution will enable viewers of Channel 4's Taskmaster game to experience the feeling of being immersed into the programme
Media Consumption
Channel 4 reaches streaming high
According to figures from BARB, almost half (47 per cent) of all Channel 4 16-to-34 viewing in October so far has come through streaming,...
Business
Ofcom extends Channel 4’s licence for a further decade
The new licence is designed to support Channel 4’s digital content and distribution strategy, while safeguarding its investment in UK content, said Ofcom
Live Production
Channel 4 partners with CNN for US election
In a first for the broadcaster, Channel 4 will collaborate with CNN to deliver the unfolding events of the night
Artificial Intelligence
Consortium featuring Channel 4, Aardman Animations receives funding boost for AI storytelling research
Plans include the creation of an AI prototype and research into supporting under-represented content creators
Adtech
Yospace and Channel 4 approach ten year anniversary of SSAI collaboration
Yospace’s SSAI technology aims to enable Channel 4 to further optimise content monetisation on its app, which now has more than 30 million registered...
Business
Why Channel 4 is open for innovation
Steve Belford, enterprise innovation architect at Channel 4, talks to TVBEurope about the broadcaster's aim to be as well known for its approach to...
Business
BBC ‘discussed merger with Channel 4’
While not denying the talks have happened, both broadcasters have said they are "not ongoing"
Media Consumption
Paris Paralympics on track to break audience records
Channel 4 said 7.2 million people watched its first day coverage, with a peak of 1.6 million tuning in to watch Tulley Kearney's gold-winning...
Live Production
Accessible remote production facility opens in Cardiff ahead of 2024 Paralympics
The fully accessible Cymru Broadcast Centre aims to bring new and increased opportunities to the region
Media Consumption
Channel 4 undertakes ‘significant technology and operational work’ to make Paralympics more accessible
Advertising with subtitles will be supported across linear Channel 4 television around Paralympics coverage as well on its streaming platform
Media Consumption
Channel 4 streaming growth outpaces rivals
BARB data shows the broadcaster is growing its audience while migrating viewers to streaming
Business
UK broadcast CEOs call on parliament to pass Media Bill before dissolution
The Bill is currently at its “third reading” stage in the House of Lords
Media Consumption
Channel 4 to offer 18 concurrent streams of Paralympics via YouTube
Channel 4 will be covering all the action from the Games, as well as the Opening and Closing ceremonies, from its remote production centre...
Media Delivery
Channel 4 automates streaming app QA testing
Witbe's technology tests and monitors the app across multiple devices, providing Channel 4 with an accurate picture of the quality of experience its viewers...
Live Production
160 countries to cover Paris 2024 Paralympic Games
Paris 2024 will make history as the first Paralympic Games to offer some live coverage from each of the 22 sports
Production & Post
‘A lightbulb moment’: The story behind The Jury: Murder Trial
TVBEurope talks to the production team behind Channel 4's "social experiment" to find out how they enabled viewers to look over the shoulders of...
Media Consumption
Channel 4 renews partnership with ThinkAnalytics to personalise streaming experience
The companies have been working closely on A/B testing customer journeys across Channel 4 streaming, optimising the user experience and content offering for its...