Sheryl Hickey
Sheryl Hickey is part of the Digital Editorial team for IBC365.
Industry TrendsIs it too soon to talk about 6G? IBC365 Webinar report
IBC365 kicked off a new season of live webinars with a discussion on 5G, the imminent rise of 6G and how leading organisations in broadcast are using pioneering technology and user cases to deliver content to consumers.
NewsScreenSkills and TAP launch disability inclusive training materials
ScreenSkills is partnering with the TV Access Project (TAP) to exclusively host training resources for disability inclusion in the UK screen industries, through organisations committing to certain measures to improve standards for deaf, disabled and neurodivergent talent.
Industry TrendsIBC Accelerators 2024: Kickstart Day in review
Pitches for the shortlisted projects on the IBC Accelerators Innovation Programme were presented in a quick-fire round in front of an international M&E audience at the Kickstart Day on 6 March.
NewsYoung digital innovators called upon for the RTS 2024 bursary schemes
The British forum for television and media, the Royal Television Society (RTS), has launched its renowned bursary schemes for 2024, aiming to increase inclusivity and reflect diverse voices of Britain for young people wishing to pursue a career in the screen industries. The initiative aims to demonstrate to scholars that ...
NewsPitches unveiled for Kickstart Day 2024: projects to address biggest challenges in M&E
Project pitches on the most progressive challenges in 2024 across the M&E industry have been revealed for the IBC Accelerators Kickstart Day as 12 shortlisted projects have been announced.
Industry TrendsFocus on young talent and greener futures at BSC Expo
The British Society of Cinematographers (BSC) held its annual London expo over the weekend with panel discussions spotlighting sustainability and inclusivity, and exhibitors showcasing the newest technology in cinematography, lighting and grip equipment for film and TV production.
Technical Papers5G Innovation: Real World Breakthroughs from the 2023 Tech Paper
As the 2024 Technical Papers open for submissions, Samuel Yoffe, who was part of the winning team for the Best Tech Paper Award 2023, shared his experience around taking part in the prestigious innovation programme.
Industry TrendsIBC Accelerators 2023: Where Are They Now?
The IBC Accelerators is celebrating its sixth year of bringing together broadcast and media tech innovators to collaborate and explore solutions to real-world challenges. As twelve shortlisted teams get ready to pitch their projects at the Accelerator Kickstart Day on 6 March, with a view to presenting demo PoC’s to ...
NewsIBC Accelerators 2024: Twelve Projects to Tackle Industry Challenges at Kickstart Day
The 2024 tranche of broadcast technology specialists whose proposals were successfully shortlisted to this year’s IBC Accelerator Media Innovation Programme will be pitching their ideas to a live, in-person audience and a panel of judges on 6 March.
NewsIBC2024 Technical Papers: Submissions Open
Forward-thinking technology experts from all sectors across the media, entertainment and technology industry have been given the opportunity to submit their Technical Papers for the IBC2024 Conference.
Industry TrendsBroadcast Tech: Industry Leaders Set Out What’s in Store
With September’s bustling and future focussed IBC2023 in the bag, the international broadcast and technology bodies that own IBC fill us in on their 2023 accomplishments, insights and hopes for the industry in the coming year.
Industry TrendsSustainability in Production: The albert Report Tells What’s What and Who’s Who
This year’s report to end all reports on sustainability in production dissects industry data, finds the root causes and predicts a path to NetZero. albert, the BAFTA-owned sustainability organisation’s Annual Review 2022, proves the industry’s commitment and identifies the key hurdles to be overcome in the move towards a more ...
NewsUrgent Appeal: Mental Health Behind the Scenes
Mental health and wellbeing for behind-the-scenes workers is at an all-time low as The Film and TV Charity appeals for urgent donations, reporting that the industry is facing ‘one of the most sustained periods of financial uncertainty in its 100-year history.’
Industry TrendsWorld Television Day 2023: Expert Insights on the Box
To mark World Television Day, commemorating the United Nation’s first World Television Forum in 1996, IBC365 looks back at the past year’s achievements, advancements and innovations in TV and broadcasting across the globe.
NewsRise Awards: Shining the Spotlight on Gender Diversity in Media
Outstanding and inspirational women in media and technology roles were celebrated this week at the London award show hosted by Rise, the not-for-profit advocacy group for gender diversity in the media technology sector. The awards recognise notable achievements from female talent across the M&E industry, including a Special Recognition Award, ...
Industry TrendsAccelerators 2024: The Media Innovation Challenge is On
The call for projects to tackle real-life challenges faced by the world of M&E has begun as the IBC Accelerators 2024 officially opens for submissions and celebrates its fifth birthday.
Industry TrendsCulture before Strategy: In Conversation with BBC Studio’s Jabbar Sardar
In the IBC Changemaker podcast bonus episode, Jabbar Sardar, global HR director for BBC Studios, speaks to Sarah Burbedge about influencing inclusivity on a mass organisation scale, and why he has ‘the best people job in the world.’
Industry TrendsChangemakers Podcast: Paramount Global’s Wincie Knight on Inclusion, the Right Way
In this bonus episode of the IBC’s Changemaker series of Podcasts, Paramount Global’s Wincie Knight speaks to Nadira Tudor about how now is the time “to think about the power of weaving inclusion and belonging into the fabric of your organisation,” and how it’s done - the right way.
Industry TrendsThe Future of Cinema: Doom or Boom?
Covid-related venue closures and the giant rise of streaming have cost the cinema culture a significant loss in audience numbers, and now with the aftershock of the Hollywood writers’ strike, cinema needs an innovative force if it is to avoid a prolonged decline in viewership, writes Sheryl Hickey.
