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SMPTE has announced that Richard Welsh has been elected by its membership to serve as SMPTE president, serving a two-year term to 31 Dec, 2026.

Research published by the TV Industry Human Rights Forum in partnership with the Film and TV Charity has documented several key areas where post-production workers have reported impacts on their human rights, ranging from exploitative working practices, health and safety issues, family life imbalance, and impediments to diversity.

Stephen Nuttall has been appointed as the new Chair of IBC’s Partnership Board. Made up of representatives from each of the six partner organisations which own IBC (IABM, IEEE, IET, RTS, SCTE and SMPTE), the IBC Partnership Board provides the governance and strategic oversight of IBC.

Saleha Williams has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of IABM.

US media and telco giant Comcast has unveiled the leadership team for SpinCo as it prepares to spin off its cable television portfolio later in the year.

UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy is reportedly considering scrapping the BBC licence fee at the end of the Corporation's current charter in December 2027.

BBC Director-General Tim Davie has been lined up as one of the key speakers at this year’s Creative Cities Convention, being held from May 7–8 in Bradford as part of its UK City of Culture 2025 celebrations.

ITV has promoted Sam Tatlow to the newly created role of Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

Disney, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery have cancelled the planned launch of their live sports streaming service Venu Sports.

IBC is calling for submissions for the latest round of groundbreaking Technical Papers to be presented as part of the IBC2025 Conference programme this summer.