With the UK economy heading south and concerns for the future of advertising, especially on television in the UK, WPP Chief Executive Sir Martin Sorrell gives us his insight into the current state of the market.
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The BBC says it is for all of Britain and this means a real commitment to producing world-class content that is fresh, new and made in centres all across the UK, not just in London.
Jana Bennett OBE
Ahead of the publication of Phase 2 of Ofcom’s review into public service broadcasting, Ed Richards, discussed the funding and delivery of public service broadcasting in the UK and the tough choices that need to be addressed if public service broadcasting is to be maintained and strengthened into a digital broadband world.
Ed Richards, Ofcom
Jane Tranter Controller, BBC Fiction discussed BBC drama. Tim Teeman Arts and Entertainment Editor and TV Critic, The Times chaired the session.
Jane Tranter, Controller, BBC Fiction and Tim Teeman, Arts and Entertainment Editor and TV Critic, The Times
360 degree commissioning has become the buzz word among all broadcasters, commissioners and producers. 360 means programmes are not just on our TV screens, but online and on mobile.
Danny Cohen, Roger Graef OBE, Peter Cowley and Janine Gibson (Chair)
In a speech which marks a seismic change in thinking about PSB, Ed Richards sets out key tests for the future and aks if the BBC should be the sole market intervention - or could there be an alternative system with stable transferable funding for public service broadcasting at its heart?
Ed Richards, Chief Executive, Ofcom and Steve Hewlett (Chair)
User-Generated Content is the latest web phenomenon with sites such as YouTube, MySpace and Bebo attracting millions of users and sky-high valuations, and its influence is now spreading to broadcast television.
Where are all the black people on the telly?
For that matter - where are all the Asian people?
Why is it that the U.S. has got cultural diversity right and we've got it so wrong?
What's the way forward?
Will there be drinks after the talk?
Can I get a lift home?
"The Road To Diversity Is Closed...Please Seek Alternate Route" A speech given by Lenny Henry to the Royal Television Society on Thursday 7 February 2008 at the Cavendish Conference Centre, London
Three of broadcasting's most outspoken and dynamic players came together to give the RTS their individual takes on the world of television 2008.
Kathryn Flett - TV Critic, The Observer
Lorraine Heggessey - Chief Executive Officer, talkback THAMES
John Whiston - Director, ITV Productions
Chair: Wayne Garvie - Director of Content & Production, BBC Worldwide
Advertising revenue has been falling for the past three years. The word is that there will be an even sharper fall this year. Programmes are getting slashed. Hundreds of people are being laid off. The future looks bleak. Or does it? Four major players survey the landscape and offer tips on how to survive the current crisis.
Luke Johnson Chairman, Channel 4, Peter Bazalgette Media Consultant and Digital
Investor, Eileen Gallagher
Chief Executive Officer, Shed Productions, Thomas Dey
Grant Thornton, Partner, Chair: David Elstein, Chairman, DCD Media
