The BBC has revealed a five-point plan designed to support the UK’s independent production sector through the Covid-19 pandemic, including doubling the investment in its ‘small indie’ fund. The UK pubcaster said it was “committed to maintaining the creative health and viability of its supply base across the UK during […]
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ITV looks to support indie sector during lockdown with £500k development fund
ITV’s Director of Television, Kevin Lygo, today announced the creation of a £500k development fund targeted at the independent sector to help producers during the crisis. The fund is designed to accelerate the search for new ideas and content for the channel to play in the later part of 2020 […]
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UK news publishers have rallied together to ask advertisers to support journalism during the Covid-19 pandemic, and help prevent the industry losing millions due to advertising ‘blocklists’. Newsbrands are expected to lose £50 million in advertising revenue over the next three months, as numerous ads are prevented from appearing alongside […]
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