All Coronavirus articles – Page 7
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NewsNetflix and BBC launch online learning revolution
Netflix has released 10 titles free on its YouTube channel in a response to teachers’ requests to access content, while the UK’s BBC Bitesize Daily launches today.
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NewsBectu finds 1m UK freelancers not covered under government scheme
Bectu urges Treasury to fill the gaps with at least one quarter of those self-employed in the UK not eligible for the government support scheme during the Covid-19 crisis.
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Industry TrendsWill lockdown boost adoption of digital production management tools?
The coronavirus lockdown may afford producers and broadcasters much-needed time to investigate more efficient ways of managing productions, in particular by adopting digital production management workflow tools.
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NewsEU broadcasting body calls for internet regulation amid crisis
The Association of Commercial Television in Europe (ACT) has voiced its support and solidarity to the European audio-visual sector and beyond who are mobilised to face the Covid-19 crisis.
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Executive InterviewsInterview: Marge Dean, Women in Animation
Organising people, money and time is Margaret Dean’s mantle. The Women in Animation chief tells IBC365 of the “tremendous” social impact animation as an art form has and the business changes occurring as the virtual pipeline becomes industry standard.
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Industry TrendsCoronavirus: Remote post production workflows at The Farm
As the industry turns to remote production solutions during the coronavirus, independent post house The Farm is taking the opportunity to accelerate its own remote post production plans.
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Executive InterviewsDriving diversity: Working smarter with tech
On a mission to drive a smarter and fairer future for the media and entertainment industry, Kate McLaughlin founded and leads a start-up business which straddles film and technology. She tells IBC365 about the importance of having an appetite for change.
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Industry TrendsCoronavirus: Coping with the crisis in Italy
Italy has been one of the countries hit worst by Covid-19. Here, Roberto Landini looks at how Italian broadcasters have adapted during the crisis.
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NewsCovid-19 crisis to hit TV broadcasters hard with falling ad-revenues
While all technology, media and entertainment sectors will be negatively impacted by coronavirus, TV broadcasting will be hit the hardest from a loss of ad-revenues.
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NewsNBCU exclusively previews Peacock ahead of July launch
Comcast has launched an early preview of its premium ad-supported streaming service Peacock today for its Xfinity X1 and Flex customers at no extra cost.
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NewsAustralian government unveils $54m relief fund for broadcasters
Australia has agreed to suspend local content obligations for radio and TV stations hit by the coronavirus, with the government announcing a $54 million relief package for the sector.
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NewsDPP launches remote working project during Covid-19 pandemic
The DPP has partnered with Signiant to launch a four-month research project into the development of remote and distributed working across the media industry during the coronavirus pandemic.
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NewsC4 cuts content budget by £150m and furloughs staff
UK broadcaster Channel 4 has confirmed it will slash its content budget as ad-revenues drop due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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NewsBroadcasters back Lady Gaga and WHO’s One World coronavirus concert
A number of the world’s largest broadcasters have partnered to air the World Health Organisation’s One World: Together At Home charity concert supporting the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.
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Industry TrendsDelivering live sport to fans despite Covid-19 lockdown
Live sports broadcasting is at the forefront of technological innovation - from immersive overlays, HDR camera operations to harnessing data and 5G, industry experts share tips on ways to sophisticating the delivery for audiences.
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NewsGoogle announces 11 startups to participate in its sustainability pilot
Google has announced 11 startups set to join the tech giant’s new sustainable development accelerator program.
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NewsNational Theatre’s One Man, Two Guvnors hits 2m+ views on YouTube
The UK’s National Theatre has gained in excess of 2.57 million views globally for its first instalment of its At Home series of productions streamed online via YouTube.
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NewsUK government orders social media companies to tackle 5G fake news
Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and TikTok are among platforms being called to take action on content linking 5G to Covid-10 with scientists saying the conspiracy is “complete rubbish.”
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NewsComcast and Sky executives donate salaries to Covid-19 charities
Comcast, Sky and NBCUniversal executives have pledged to donate their salaries towards charities and efforts to tackle the Covid-19 pandemic.
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NewsBBC, CNN and Euronews pledge $50m in ad-revenue to promote health messaging
The trio of broadcasters has committed $50 million of advertising inventory to promote vital public health messages that will reach over 800 million people across the globe.
