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Are Franchises Killing Hollywood’s Originality
Blockbuster franchises dominate box offices, sparking debate over originality—while streaming has become the main home for riskier, original films, leaving audiences to “vote” with tickets.
Navigating The Shifting Tides Of Television: 2024 Predictions Unveiled
2024 TV outlook: tighter budgets and smaller workforces, more low-cost shows, Big Tech dominance, sports shifting to streaming, ads improving, and live events driving audiences.
Can The BBC Be Both A Global Giant And A Local Champion?
Tim Davie’s BBC vision: stronger UK storytelling and BBC Verify, more AI and streaming, global growth, regional production, licence-fee reform by 2028.
Managing HR Challenges During Periods Of Significant Expansion & Contraction
HR leaders shared lessons from Lionsgate and Channel 4 on managing rapid growth and contraction through clear communication, planning, and supporting staff through change.
The Future Of The Creative Industries
A look at what’s next for the UK’s creative industries—Brexit impacts, new funding, immersive tech growth, and support for emerging talent.
Ai In Broadcasting: Added Insights And Creative Help
A recap of RTS’s “AI in Broadcasting” event at ITV Studios, exploring where AI can save time, support creativity, and why human control remains essential.
The Changing Workplace – What’s Next For Media Companies?
A quick look at how workplaces are changing, and why gender equality and fair recognition are still under scrutiny despite clear progress across parts of the media industry.
Edinburgh Tv Festival – Shining A Light On The Freelancer Crisis
Edinburgh TV Festival highlighted a UK freelance crisis, with many out of work amid fewer commissions and market pressures, prompting calls for fairer, more stable industry practices.
What Does The UK General Election Mean For Employment Law?
With the 4 July 2024 election, Labour’s ‘New Deal’ could overhaul workers’ rights; employers should prepare and manage office tensions.
Lewis Silkin – Legal Update
Employment law update: stronger family leave redundancy protection, new carers leave, proactive anti-harassment duty, holiday pay and flexible working changes.
Lisa Opie: The Future Of Gaming And The Media Industry
Ubisoft’s Lisa Opie on gaming’s unique workforce, diversity gaps, and creative power, plus rising crossover with TV via engines and hit adaptations like The Last of Us.
The Labour Government’s Impact: A Game Changer For Entertainment And Media?
Labour’s plans could boost UK entertainment and media with investment, skills, fairer freelance work, and renewed global partnerships.
The Evolution Of Job Roles In The Industry: New Titles And Skills.
The media and entertainment industries are in the midst of a digital revolution, reshaping not only how content is consumed but also who creates it, and how. As streaming platforms, social media, and immersive technologies change the landscape, new job roles have emerged, blending creativity with cutting-edge tech skills.
What The Media Industry Wants From The New Labour Government
With the recent landslide election of a Labour government, the UK film and television industry is hoping for new policies to reshape and reinvigorate the industry. Representatives from various sectors of the industry have voiced their desires for comprehensive support and strategic reforms to address current challenges and harness future opportunities.
Channel 4 Spending Bounceback
Channel 4’s Chief Content Officer Ian Katz has spoken on the broadcaster’s recent strategic decisions aimed at reinforcing its ability to support independent producers in the long run.
Global Supply Chains Hit By Trump’s Tariff Rule. Here’s What It Means:
On Sunday 4th May 2025, Trump stunned Hollywood by declaring ‘Commerce Department and USTR to impose a 100% tariff on every movie coming into our country produced in foreign lands’ via his X account. His declaration sent the industry into a frenzy just as Avengers: Doomsday has begun filming in England.
Recruitment Trends To Watch In 2025: What They Mean For Us
As recruitment professionals, Searchlight has seen the field evolve significantly over the years. As we’ve entered 2025, several key trends are redefining how we connect talent with opportunity. These changes affect how we work as well as how we create stronger and more inclusive professional communities.
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