Business
Ofcom ‘to be given SVoD regulatory powers’
Government reportedly want to "level the playing field" between broadcasters and VoD services
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Media Delivery
More on-demand platforms offer subtitles, but audio description and signing drop
More content now available with subtitles
Business
Oliver Dowden wants search for new Ofcom chair to begin again
Culture secretary wants the search to "start afresh"
Business
ITV warns of ‘radical changes’ needed if PSM system to continue
The broadcaster has laid out five areas where it says Ofcom and the government need to act in order to future-proof public service media
Media Consumption
For the first time, kids are watching more online video than traditional TV
New report from Ofcom looks at time spent watching TV during the past year
Business
Ed Vaizey ‘in the running’ for Ofcom chair
Former culture minister said to be on the shortlist to succeed Lord Burns
Business
Boris Johnson ‘preparing to announce’ Paul Dacre as Ofcom chair
Former Daily Mail editor is said to be the prime minister's "preferred choice" for the role
Business
Sky: BBC “gaming the system” by failing to separate commercial, public service arms
Pay-TV operator has written to Ofcom stating the BBC could be in breach of its Royal Charter
Production & Post
Ofcom: 5G, metadata, light field cameras among emerging tech that could shape production
Significant developments are expected in the next ten years including changes to the tools for content creation and production; content distribution routes; and the...
Business
Ofcom: Traditional broadcasting at risk ‘without radical shake-up’
Regulator suggests PSBs could become full or partly subscription-based.
Live Production
Ofcom awards News UK TV broadcasting licence
New channel is expected to launch Free-to-Air.
News
Business
Ofcom: Women still make up less than half of UK TV and radio industry
Ofcom has called on broadcasters to accelerate progress across three priority areas.
Business
DCMS Committee wants veto over Ofcom appointments
“Transparency must be at the heart of the process and this committee is determined to ensure that is what we will get," said committee...
Business
What impact would Dacre and Moore have on the British TV industry?
According to reports, the government is considering offering Paul Dacre the chairmanship of media regulator Ofcom, with Charles Moore installed as the new chair...
Production & Post
Sustainability: accelerating change in media and broadcast
By Faisal Mahomed, director, BT Media & Broadcast
Features
Media Consumption
Ofcom: PSB audiences hit highs and lows during lockdown
Ofcom has published its annual Media Nations report
Media Consumption
Ofcom PSB report released
Small Screen: Big Debate research suggests that public service broadcasters need to work harder to remain relevant, but continue to offer a valuable sense...
Media Delivery
Ofcom approves BBC’s plan to move more children’s content online
Iconic afternoon Newsround bulletin will move to the iPlayer and online
Media Delivery
Ofcom calls for evidence on new technologies
Regulator is seeking views on the emerging technologies that could have a major impact on how people use communications in the future
Media Consumption
Over half of UK households own a smart TV
Over half of 18-24 year olds say they spend more time watching video-sharing platforms than broadcast TV
Business
New Ofcom CEO to face DCMS Committee
Melanie Dawes will be questioned on the role of public service broadcasting
TVBEverywhere
Sky: Ofcom should “think radically” about PSB reform
Responds to Ofcom report into PSB delivery
TVBEverywhere
Ofcom: PSB on-demand services not making up for loss of live broadcast viewing
New report looks at how public service broadcasting has delivered for UK audiences over a five-year period
TVBEverywhere
Sky urges Ofcom action against ITV, Channel 5
Current PSB model "no longer fit for purpose" says Sky
Media Consumption
Celebrity Big Brother is the most complained about show of the 2010s
Episode accounted for almost half broadcasting complaints in 2018
Media Consumption
Sky News ‘lobbying to be allowed to provide local news’
Said to be lobbying Ofcom for regulation reform
News
Technology
Ofcom: “We share the Government’s ambition for the UK to be a world leader in 5G”
Regulator publishes response to the Government’s SSP for telecoms, spectrum and post
TVBEverywhere
Ofcom finds in favour of Channel 4 in election debate row
Ruling states Channel 4's use of editorial techniques ensured Conservative's viewpoint was adequately reflected
TVBEverywhere
Ofcom “considering” Conservatives’ complaint against Channel 4
Conservative Party has complained Channel 4 has broken its duty to be impartial
TVBEverywhere
Sky exec calls for broadcast regulation overhaul
"Commercial public service broadcasters do seem a bit of an anachronism"
TVBEverywhere
BBC chairman dismisses Netflix-style subscription model
Sir David Clementi criticises "linear regulation in a digital age"
TVBEverywhere
Ofcom requests consultation over BBC children’s content
Proposes safeguards to maintain quality of linear children’s channels
Business
Melanie Dawes ‘to be appointed Ofcom CEO’
Appointment unlikely to be confirmed until after the election
TVBEverywhere
Ofcom: BBC risks losing younger viewers
Overall satisfaction with the BBC remains high
News
TVBEverywhere
BBC ‘exploring ideas’ around PSB prominence on non-linear
Corporation tells TVBEurope discussions over prominence continue
TVBEverywhere
BBC to launch revamped iPlayer in 2020
Broadcaster says iPlayer will become “the heart of everything we do"
TVBEverywhere
Ofcom adds Channel 5 to listed channels
IPTV updates make the channel a qualifying service
Business
Ofcom: BritBox poses “no significant risk” to BBC mandate
Regulator finds no material change in broadcaster's commercial activities
Business
Ofcom’s latest diversity report finds fewer women in the TV industry
Women continue to be under-represented in technology and engineering roles
Data Centre
Over a third of online viewers ‘will not watch broadcast TV in five years time’
Ofcom releases its annual Media Nations report
Features
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