A pivotal industry moment, but no time to rest on our laurels
Last week, YouTube announced they were the No. 1 streamed platform on TV. As part of their annual results, Channel 4 also reported that, under the inspired leadership of Matt Risley, digital content was responsible for nearly a ⅓ of revenue. A pivotal moment and an...
Where two worlds meet: how digital first content is fuelling a revolution in broadcast and streaming
At this year’s edition of the TellyCast Digital Content Forum (November 7th, BFI Southbank), delegates will have the opportunity to pitch their content and ideas to some of the industry’s major media players via a dedicated Buyers Lounge. Dubbed The Bridge, this...
How We Stacked Two International YouTube Series
“Big ambition, fierce organisation and commercial imagination are key to unlocking margin in digital projects,” says Lucy Smith, founder of Fawkes Digital, who reveals how the team stacked two international YouTube series – Korean Tourism Organisation’s ‘Korea Ladder’...
Ben Zand: The Digital Documentarian Charting a New Course for Storytelling
In the vast and often perilous landscape of documentary filmmaking, Ben Zand stands out as a storyteller who isn’t afraid to venture into uncharted territory. From dark, unsettling topics like the secretive lives of incels to interviews with serial killers, Zand has...